Fix Error Code 0xc00000e9 in Windows 10/11 in a few easy steps

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Have you gotten the error code 0xc00000e9 inWindows 10? Thiserrorusually appears from a hardware malfunction and most of the time is because of a communication error between the hard drive and the system.

You will see by reading the lines below how you could fix this and also how you managed to get thiserrorin the first place.

Because there could be a software issue as well as a hard drive failure inWindows 10we will see below what we could do for bought of them and fix our Windows operating system.

Also as a reminder follow the tutorial posted below in the order presented to lower your troubleshooting time and get back to your daily activity.

How can I fix Error Code 0xc00000e9 in Windows 10?

1. Check peripheral connections

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2. Repair your PC from Advanced Startup feature

Note:Another way you can access the Automatic repair feature is to place in your DVD device the Windows Media disk and access it directly from the CD.

3. Check your hard drive

You will have to take into account that the hard drive in your device may be damaged. You might findyourself wondering:How do I know if my hard drive is damaged?

Disk errors, frequent error messages while running software, or strange noises such as humming from the drive are all signs to take into consideration.

In this case, if you have another hard drive, then you can try to plug it in and see if that is the error code 0xc00000e9 is appearing because of the old hard drive.

Can a hard drive be repaired?Yes, it can. We’dsuggest taking it to a specialized repair shop and telling them exactly what the issue with your device is and what error code you get when you try to boot into the system.

4. Fix the MBR with Windows PE

Another fix try is fixing this issue using Windows Preinstallation Environment (PE). Sometimes when Windows OS is installed the Master Boot Record (MBR) is not set correctly (C drive).

Be careful as the procedure shown above requires a certain skill level.

Please let us know in the comments section if this tutorial was helpful for you and also write us any questions regarding this issue and we will see how we can help you further.

Fix Error Code 0xc00000e9 in Windows 10/11 in a few easy steps#

How can I fix Error Code 0xc00000e9 in Windows 10?#

1. Check peripheral connections#

Outbyte Driver Updater#

2. Repair your PC from Advanced Startup feature#

3. Check your hard drive#

4. Fix the MBR with Windows PE#