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# Solutions to Solve Total Identified Windows Installations 0 Error

If we encounter similar issues throughout the process of starting up, it can become unavoidable for the operating system. The issue is worse when it happens without prior warning. The total number of identified Windows installations zero is among the issues that arise when booting up the PC is underway. Many are dissatisfied as it's difficult to solve this issue, while all identified Windows installation problems keep surfacing. This error may be experienced by users after shutting off their PC and writing vital data to the boot zone due to issues with writing disks or power failures or booting sector viruses, or when they have erroneously set to the Binary-Coded Decimal (BCD). In this blog post, we'll discover how to fix this problem using practical solutions for [error code 0xc00000e9](https://www.800tollfreenumber.net/blog/how-to-troubleshoot-windows-error-code-0xc00000e9-in-hp-laptop/).

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# Steps to Solve Total Identified Windows Installations 0 Error
Most likely, the issue could be caused by an invalid registry entry or a damaged Binary Coded Decimal (BCD) store. Numerous solutions are available to address the problem.

# 1. Repair BCD
If the issue is due to BCD it is possible to fix BCD using these commands:

* In the beginning, you should create the bootable USB drive for Windows 10 using the 'Media Creation Tool.' The BIOS will tell you how to do this. 
* you need to switch the order in which you boot by switching the USB flash drive, to boot.
* Now, you will be able to see the Windows set-up page, in which you will need to select the language you prefer. Go to the next step to proceed.
* Go through 'Repair your PC and' Advanced Options Troubleshoot, then open the Command Prompt.'
* On cmd type in the "bootrec/rebuildbcd" command, and then press the key 'Enter' to run the command. 
* Following this, the total of the Windows installations The error message: 0 will show on your screen. All you need to follow the step-by-step instructions below to proceed.

# Follow these steps and then click "Enter" after each:
If you run the above commands, you'll see an alert that says "Total identified Windows installations: 1" and will ask if you would like to include it in the list of boot options. If yes, press "Y" and hit "Enter. ".

This error should be cleared from your system after you have completed the steps above. It is necessary to restart your computer and confirm that it can be booted up afterwards.

# 2. Perform System Restore

Microsoft Windows has a built-in feature known as System Restore that lets you restore your system to an earlier version. This is why System Restore assists you in solving various issues related to system repair. To do this you can follow these steps:

* To create restore points manually, click the button 'Create' to create one. Right-click on the My Computer icon, and then select the 'Properties' tab.'
# 3. Repair Registry Entries
The boot disk is utilized as a repair tool to repair the files that are needed in the system.

* Once more you can open your Command Prompt of your system.
* To determine which partition houses the system's registry files We must execute the following command disc part > List vol
* By using the following command, copy the register files of the boot.
* copy c:windowssystem32configregback c:windowssystem32config
* If you wish to erase the entire folder (Default Sam Security, Software, and System) (or not), you must select '(Yes/No/All).' Then type 'A' for "All" and press Enter.' This means that all the files you require will be copied and you'll have to restart your system to begin the process again.

# 4. Reinstall Windows 10

This is a guaranteed method to solve the total Windows installation issues. However, it is not the best option because it completely wipes out your computer.

* Start Windows 10 from a bootable USB drive or DVD, modify the BIOS boot order if required, and then start your system. When you are on the Windows setup page, select the language you prefer from the menus, and select "Next" to continue installing Windows.
* The activation code must be entered into the available box and then clicked on 'Next.' Then, select your operating system out of the options available, and then select 'Next' to complete the installation.