Error 0xc000000e: Windows failed to start on dual boot PC

Asked By Bellae 200 points N/A Posted on - 06/20/2011

Hi all,

This alarming phrase hold my attention, when the computer start's to load up and trying to reached the windows logo.

Actually I was doing a dual boot. Windows XP and Windows 7 operating system.

Setting up the boot device by it's proper places and partition drive c which is the windows XP and drive d for Windows 7.

After the process of dual booting as i turn the computer.

Can you pick some ideas with regards to the error?

Can you help me solve the problem?

I don't have any idea how to fix the problem. Thanks.

Windows Boot manager

Windows failed to start. A recent hardware or software change might be the cause. To fix the problem.

1.  Insert your Windows Installation disk and restart your computer.

2. Choose your language setting, and then click "Next".

3. Click "Repair your computer"

 

If you do not have this disk, contact your system administrator or computer manufacturer for assistance .

 

File : WINDOWSSystem32winload.exe

 

Status : 0xc000000e

 

Info: The selected entry could not be loaded because the application is missing or corrupt.

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Answered By stephy_john 0 points N/A #126579

Error 0xc000000e: Windows failed to start on dual boot PC

Dear Bellae

Making a dual boot in your system, consider following things :

1. First install windows XP in formatted C Drive.
2. second install windows 7 in formatted D Drive
3. Check, is your system complete the requirements for windows 7
4. Check, is your computer support 64-bit or only 32-bit then choose software according to your system.

Regarding your issue:

Insert windows 7 CD in drive and restart your system from CD Drive then do next two steps which are described in your screen snap shot.

Check this link and you can find complete and perfect method for making windows XP and windows 7 dual boot.

Hope you will overcome your problem.

Stephy

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Answered By Bonnie Misty 0 points N/A #126580

Error 0xc000000e: Windows failed to start on dual boot PC

Hi Bellae,

To create a dual boot with Windows 7 and Windows XP, a few steps have to be completed.

• Obtain or create a Windows 7 installation disk.
• Create a new partition in Windows XP, with a letter following the letter for XP.
• Install Windows 7.

To find this procedure in detail together with some tips, please visit:

https://www.techspot.com/guides/143-dual-boot-windows7/.

Good luck!

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