Some of us, have definitely come across the ‘Error 0xC00000D4’ error which means that the fast startup has failed or crashed due to some reason. This can be quite easily solved so no need to worry.
What causes the Fast Startup to Fail with Error 0xC00000D4?
The fast startup feature failure causes include, but is not limited to – There are a few generic solutions for solving this error, however, if none of them work for you, you have but one solution remaining which is mentioned below:-
Solution 1: Running SFC Scan
Sometimes, if you had a recent system update or crash, it might’ve resulted in corrupting in your system files due to which you should start off with running a system files check. To do this: Wait for it to complete as it is going to take a while.
Solution 2: Disconnecting any external hardware
If you’ve connected some external hardware like USB sticks or anything else and the error pops up, the possibility of it being a reason is to be considered. Hence, in such a case, you are to complete your task for which you’ve connected the device and then remove it.
Solution 3: Turning off Fast Startup
Unfortunately, if the above-mentioned solutions don’t fix your problem, you are probably going to have to disable Fast startup. Microsoft knows about this error yet they haven’t released an official fix for it. Hence, you are going to have to turn it off for now till Microsoft releases a fix. To turn it off, do the following:
Using a .BAT File:
If you prefer a much easier way of turning off fast startup, follow these instructions:
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