Operating Windows 10 is usually a pleasant experience, however, the case is not always the same. Several users encounter a black screen while booting the system because of the 0xc0000454 error code. Here are the instructions to troubleshoot the Boot Configuration 0xc0000454 error code on Windows 10.
Performing Automatic Startup Repair
If you want to perform automatic startup repair, then pursue the instruction given below.
- First of all, you have to open the Settings application by holding Win + I keys at once on the keyboard.
- After that, go to the Settings application and then select the Update and Security option.
- You should reach the left-side pane and then choose a Recovery option.
- Reach the right-side pane and then choose Restart Now option beneath Advanced Startup.
- Now, choose Startup Repair.
Choose a suitable user account before proceeding. In case there is a password attached to the account. then you need to fill it up. The Startup Repair will begin after choosing Continue. You will locate the root cause and it will be solved as well. It may take a few seconds to finish and your system may even restart once or twice.
Reset BIOS
- Get started by booting the system.
- Press F10 after reaching the Windows logo.
- After you get inside the BIOS and hold the F9 button.
- After this, you will see a blue display that states,’Load setup defaults?’.
- Later, you should click Yes in order to restore the default BIOS settings.
- Now, remember to press the F10 key to apply the changes.
Rebuild the BCD
If you want to rebuild the BCD, then pursue the instruction given below.
- To get started, pursue the instructions 1 to 4 from the system repair section to open the Advanced Startup Options section.
- After that, go to Troubleshoot option, and then select Advanced Options.
- You should choose Command Prompt.
- After brings up Command Prompt, apply the pursuing command lines:
- bootrec /FixMbr
- bootrec /FixBoot
- bootrec /ScanOS
- bootrec /RebuildBcd
Now, close the Command Prompt and then reboot the system. Once the system boots ensure that the problem has been solved.
Turn off Secure Boot
If you want to turn off the secure boot, then you can follow the provided steps.
- You have to require to boot in the Advanced Startup Options section.
- After that, you should enter the Troubleshoot and then select Advanced Options.
- Then go to the UEFI Firmware Settings to open the BIOS section.
- Now, find the option which will permit you to turn off Secure Boot.
- In most OEMs, this option is located beneath the Security section.
- Once you turn off Secure Boot, then reboot the PC and ensure that the error is solved.
After solving the 0xc0000454 error, we suggest you install ‘Reimage’ and normally scan the PC with it. We hope you will be helping out to fix this 0xc0000454 error code with the steps above.
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