Stop code: 0xc00002e2 - Your device ran into a problem and needs to restart - Windows server domain controller boot error

 In this post, I describe how to fix the blue screen error with stop code 0xc00002e2 which can occur when booting a Windows server domain controller: Your device ran into a problem and needs to restart. We're just collecting some error info, and then we'll restart for you. Stop code: 0xc00002e2 Cause This issue can occur when booting a Windows server domain controller after a Windows update has been installed. EDIT: This issue can also occur after deleting snapshots for a virtual machine in VMware Workstation. Resolution Fortunately, this issue can be fixed so the server can be successfully booted again. To resolve the issue: 1. The server should automatically restart and take you to the  Choose an option  screen. 2. Select  Troubleshoot : 3. On the  Advanced Options  screen, select  Startup Settings . 4. Press the  Restart  button. 5. On the  Advanced Boot Options  screen, select  Directory Services Repair Mode : 6. Login...