How to fix Windows Server 2012 0xc000000e at startup

Question

Hi support team,

My Windows Server 2012 has problem after reboot. It returns an error 0xc000000e and sends me to a DOS prompt.

How can I resolve this issue?

Answer 1

Hello

Thank you for posting in Q&A forum.

The error code 0xc000000e on Windows Server 2012 typically indicates a problem with the boot configuration. Here are some steps you can follow to resolve this issue:

1. Use the Windows Installation Media:

• Insert your Windows Server 2012 installation disc or USB drive and restart your server.

• Boot from the installation media and select your language preferences, then click Next.

• Click Repair your computer.

• Choose Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Command Prompt.

2. Rebuild the Boot Configuration Data (BCD):

• In the Command Prompt, run the following commands one by one:

• bootrec /scanos

• bootrec /fixmbr

• bootrec /fixboot

• bootrec /rebuildbcd

• This will scan for Windows installations, fix the Master Boot Record (MBR), write a new boot sector, and rebuild the BCD.

3. Check Disk for Errors:

• Run the following command to check for disk errors:

• chkdsk /f /r

4. Use the BCDEdit Tool:

• If the above steps do not work, you can manually set the boot configuration using BCDEdit:

• bcdedit /set {default} device partition=c:

• bcdedit /set {default} osdevice partition=c:

• bcdedit /set {bootmgr} device partition=c:

5. Automated Startup Repair:

• You can also try the automated startup repair tool:

• X:\Sources\Recovery\StartRep.exe

• Replace X: with the drive letter of your installation media.

If these steps do not resolve the issue, you may need to perform a system restore or consider reinstalling Windows Server 2012. Make sure to back up your data before proceeding with any major changes.

I hope the information above is helpful.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to let us know.

Best Regards,

Daisy Zhou

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