Error codes

0xc000000e

A required device isn't connected or can't be accessed

What it means

The boot manager cannot find the Windows drive or the boot configuration points to the wrong place.

Common causes

How to fix it

  1. In the BIOS, make sure the Windows drive (or "Windows Boot Manager") is first in the boot order.
  2. Unplug USB sticks and extra drives and try again.
  3. Run Startup Repair from a Windows USB stick (Repair your computer > Troubleshoot).
  4. From the USB stick's Command Prompt run bootrec /rebuildbcd.