I've been dealing with a frustrating issue on my Windows 10 setup after a few recent upgrades. I have an MSI X470 Gaming Plus Max motherboard and just switched to AT&T Fiber, which prompted me to get a new TP Link wifi adapter. After installing it and rebooting to update the drivers, I hit a BSOD. I managed to get back into Windows after some automatic repairs, but the real kicker came after I decided to update the motherboard BIOS. Following the update, I encountered the BSOD again with error code 0xc00000e. This seems related to the Windows Boot Manager, and I suspect that the BIOS update might have altered the boot order—so I plan to check that once I'm back home. I've also downloaded the Windows creation tool to make a bootable USB with Windows 10, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the right move. Any thoughts or advice?
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It sounds like the BIOS update might have changed your boot settings. When I ran into a similar issue, checking the boot priority in the BIOS really helped. If it's not booting from the right drive, that's definitely a problem! Also, if you can boot into Windows, check for minidump files in C:WindowsMinidump; they can provide insight into the BSODs you're experiencing.
Just an update! I played around with the boot priority settings and changed the UEFI hard disk drive options to focus on the correct drive. That did the trick, and now it boots up without issues. Seems like the BIOS update switched the priorities around. Thanks for all the support!
Be sure to check if your Windows install is using Legacy MBR or UEFI mode. Sometimes, BIOS updates can change SATA modes or CSM settings, and you might need to toggle them back in the BIOS to get things working again.
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