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  • File \Windows\System32\winload.efi is either corrupted or missing (1)

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    Hello,

    I am running Windows 8 Professional 64-bit and encounter the following error when booting:

    System:
    Windows 8 Professional x86_64
    Intel Core i7 3770K (Ivy Bridge)
    4 x 4 GB Corsair Vengeance
    4 random SATA2 HDDs and a Corsair Force Series 2 SSD
    ASRock Z77 Pro3 (Mainboard)

    Before the error ocurred
    I was attempting to launch The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim which failed to start properly and I had to force a reboot on my computer
    Windows was stuck for 10 minutes and i forced another reboot to find the automatic repair screen. The automatic repair failed and when I rebooted I had this new problem.

    Error
    Your PC needs to be repaired

    The application or operating system couldn't be loaded because a required file is missing or contains errors.

    File: \Windows\system32\winload.efi
    Error code: 0xc0000225

    You'll need to use the recovery tools on your installation media. If you don't have any installation media (like a disc or USB device), contact your system administrator or PC manufacturer

    Press Enter to try again
    Press F8 for Startup Settings

    Attempted fixes

    1 - Press F8

    Screen flashes quickly but nothing else happens

    2 - Reboot computer with installation media (USB 3 stick)
    Computer failed to get past POST check
    Moved USB stick to another port and booted from it and followed this procedure:
    Automatic System Repair - Didn't work
    System Restore - Didn't work
    BootRec /RebuildBCD, BootRec /FixBoot, BootRec /FixMBR - No difference here either
    Refresh PC from repair DVD - "An error ocurred while refreshing your PC, no changes were made"

    3 - Check for faulty hardware
    Running chkdsk on system drive
    Tried booting using nothing but the system drive attached
    Tested all RAM sticks
    Checked with another graphics card
    Tried CMOS reset
    Flashed newer BIOS
    Tried alternative installation media (DVD)

    4 - Google the issue
    Only to find the same solutions as the ones I already tried on instinct.

    I am completely lost... What else could possibly be wrong? How can I fix it?

    • Changed type Time Sheep Thursday, November 8, 2012 7:22 PM
    • Edited by Time Sheep Thursday, November 8, 2012 8:45 PM

    Thursday, November 8, 2012 7:15 PM

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  • File \Windows\System32\winload.efi is either corrupted or missing (3)

    (Video) Fix winload.efi Is Missing or Corrupt Error in Windows 10 - Fix [Tutorial]
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    Hello,

    Could you please boot your computer from Windows 8 setup media, start command prompt from there by pressing SHIFT+F10after WinPE Setup wizard starts and try accessing your boot partition (this is where your efi boot file is located).

    If am not mistaken, it's too late in Russia and my mind doesn't serve me well at this time, this error indicates that your boot code on your system partition is OK and BIOS successfully runs it, but after that, when it tries to access EFI file from your boot partition to start Windows, it fails to do so because it cannot access the volume that is pointed by boot code (the volume where EFI file is located). For example, it may happen if your boot code is located on a NTFS system partition and your data partition is formatted into ReFS file system. In this case, your system will be able to access the boot code, but the boot firmware will fail to access winload EFI file located on a non-supported file system.

    In short, it looks like you have specified in BIOS to use 16-bit old BIOS (non-UEFI) firmware, but Windows Loader points to EFI file due to a record in the Boot Configuration Database (BCD) that points to winload.efi EFI firmware.Could it be that you were installing Windows 8 on a UEFI-enabled PC and then changed BIOS setting and disabled UEFI in BIOS?

    Could you please certify that you have enabled UEFI in your BIOS and you are starting Windows using old int13 (13 hex interrupt) access method? Do you see Windows Loader option in your BIOS boot screen?

    Please check this thread for information about how you could recover missing winload.efi/winload.exe boot manager:Winload.exe is missing or corrupt - Recover CD does not boot - Problem SOLVED!

    You would need to recover winload.efi (if this file is missing from the pointed partition , Iguess this should be c:\Windows\system32\winload.efi) or recover the boot record by recovering Boot Configuration Database.

    Please see this thread to find out who you could recover the BCD using bcdboot tool:[VHD][BOOT][UEFI] Boot Windows 8 From a VHD Drive On a GPT Disk Using UEFI BIOS. Proper Partition Layout To Optimize Disk Usage

    Thank you.

    Well this is the world we live in And these are the hands we're given...

    • Edited by Exotic Hadron Friday, November 9, 2012 12:51 AM
    • Marked as answer by Niki Han Tuesday, November 13, 2012 1:59 AM

    Friday, November 9, 2012 12:34 AM

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    What you still not tried, was another harddisk.

    From your description I would assume, that the system disk is faulty.

    Did you alreadytry to run chkdsk /r from the repair environment cmd prompt agains the volume containing the system?

    (To get the proper drive letter you could open notepad and use it's Open dialog as explorer replacement to optically view the drives.)

    Best greetings from Germany
    Olaf

    Thursday, November 8, 2012 8:05 PM

  • File \Windows\System32\winload.efi is either corrupted or missing (7)

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    Just ran chkdsk on my system drive. No errors. It says changes were made to the filesystem however I still end up with the same error at boot.
    Thanks for the notepad tip!

    Thursday, November 8, 2012 8:44 PM

  • File \Windows\System32\winload.efi is either corrupted or missing (9)

    (Video) How to Fix Winload.Efi Is Missing or Corrupt Error in Windows 10 - Fix [Solution]

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    Just ran chkdsk on my system drive. No errors. It says changes were made to the filesystem however I still end up with the same error at boot.

    Hm, well. Changes to the file system could mean, that the file system was indeed corrupt - which can also happen due toa crash during write access. So if a file was damaged in this process, it can be unrecoverable. But on the other side it could be, that now the other repair processes work again, since a damaged file system will obviously have caused troubles.

    Wish you good luck
    Olaf

    Thursday, November 8, 2012 11:16 PM

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    Hello,

    Could you please boot your computer from Windows 8 setup media, start command prompt from there by pressing SHIFT+F10after WinPE Setup wizard starts and try accessing your boot partition (this is where your efi boot file is located).

    If am not mistaken, it's too late in Russia and my mind doesn't serve me well at this time, this error indicates that your boot code on your system partition is OK and BIOS successfully runs it, but after that, when it tries to access EFI file from your boot partition to start Windows, it fails to do so because it cannot access the volume that is pointed by boot code (the volume where EFI file is located). For example, it may happen if your boot code is located on a NTFS system partition and your data partition is formatted into ReFS file system. In this case, your system will be able to access the boot code, but the boot firmware will fail to access winload EFI file located on a non-supported file system.

    In short, it looks like you have specified in BIOS to use 16-bit old BIOS (non-UEFI) firmware, but Windows Loader points to EFI file due to a record in the Boot Configuration Database (BCD) that points to winload.efi EFI firmware.Could it be that you were installing Windows 8 on a UEFI-enabled PC and then changed BIOS setting and disabled UEFI in BIOS?

    Could you please certify that you have enabled UEFI in your BIOS and you are starting Windows using old int13 (13 hex interrupt) access method? Do you see Windows Loader option in your BIOS boot screen?

    Please check this thread for information about how you could recover missing winload.efi/winload.exe boot manager:Winload.exe is missing or corrupt - Recover CD does not boot - Problem SOLVED!

    You would need to recover winload.efi (if this file is missing from the pointed partition , Iguess this should be c:\Windows\system32\winload.efi) or recover the boot record by recovering Boot Configuration Database.

    Please see this thread to find out who you could recover the BCD using bcdboot tool:[VHD][BOOT][UEFI] Boot Windows 8 From a VHD Drive On a GPT Disk Using UEFI BIOS. Proper Partition Layout To Optimize Disk Usage

    Thank you.

    Well this is the world we live in And these are the hands we're given...

    • Edited by Exotic Hadron Friday, November 9, 2012 12:51 AM
    • Marked as answer by Niki Han Tuesday, November 13, 2012 1:59 AM

    Friday, November 9, 2012 12:34 AM

  • File \Windows\System32\winload.efi is either corrupted or missing (13)

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    Hi, i have a windows 8 Toshiba Satellite C850. It worked fine for about a month and then got stuck in an auto repair loop.I was able to reset it and it worked fine for a week, but now has bsod \window\system32\winload.efi error. The code seems to variate sometimes. 3 examples would be; 0xc0000185 , 0xc0000001 , 0xc0000225.I have downloaded a windows 8 .iso and had to disable the secure boot in order for it towork andit appears to be working, but after about 10 minsi get another blue screen saying your pc has encountered an error and must reset.

    Is there some way to erase all dataand clean install with a bsod blocking my way?

    Friday, February 15, 2013 3:43 AM

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    I had a smilar problem few days ago. I have a Samsung ATIV Tab Pro with Windows 8. It updated it self to 8.1 and after configuration i tried to restart but it didn't open! Gave me 0xc0000001 windows.efi error. I could reach BIOS, help screen with F8 and Recovery screen. But non of them was solved problem. Until I found this solution from a hard to discover subject >

    Press F8. This will open a screen tagged like "Start-up Configurations" with 9 options. Press8) Disable early launch anti-malware protection.

    After this, my Tab PC opened like nothing happened! I guess problem was caused by Norton during update which had came on PC. I deleted Norton and installed Avast. Now it works fine!

    My point is, if you have a similar situation likes this, try this solution before recovery, USB, bla bla..

    (Video) Winload.efi Fix Windows 10/11 - QUICK FIX

    Friday, February 7, 2014 8:28 AM

  • File \Windows\System32\winload.efi is either corrupted or missing (17)

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    Hello,

    Sorry to hear that! I do not think your Norton product has caused it.

    Was there a power failure during Windows 8.1 update? This error indicates that one of your OS files was corrupted. Also, do you remember the version of your Norton product?

    Thanks!

    Vineeth

    Norton Support

    Friday, February 7, 2014 5:49 PM

  • File \Windows\System32\winload.efi is either corrupted or missing (19)

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    Hello,

    Sorry to hear that! I do not think your Norton product has caused it.

    Was there a power failure during Windows 8.1 update? This error indicates that one of your OS files was corrupted. Also, do you remember the version of your Norton product?

    Thanks!

    Vineeth

    Norton Support

    I have to agree totally, without the dump file we are assuming that Norton is the cause, I've been running Norton for few days now. I have not had issues yet. I'd like to remind people a security system needs to be planned out well. If installing any major software you must disable all parts of the security software, this is why Norton gave the option how long to disable. Remember to make sure the file is scanned before you setup.

    Friday, February 7, 2014 9:19 PM

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    Hi, I have the same problem like you guys. Windows 8.1 cuad core x64 8GB RAM. I shoted down the pc from power sources and then started directly with Recovery Windows etc and notify me that winload.efi is dammaged or missing. I have tried all the methods listed above but none solution. Then i have started PC with comand line(CMD) and pointed to C: my surprise was to see that in this partition the folders Windows Program filles and Users wheren't there so this is the reason my laptop doesn't start because he cant find the windows directory. Anyone have more ideeas, excepting restore my laptop from fabric defaults and formatt all drives?? Regards

    Sunday, February 23, 2014 9:04 AM

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  • File \Windows\System32\winload.efi is either corrupted or missing (23)

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    Hi there,

    I noticed your mention of Windows Update 8.1. My computer is having the same problem. However, I created a repair disk on a usb. Next, I started using uefi in the advanced options to enter the bios(which I couldn't do by enter key / f2 /f12 etc...). When I restored to a new disk from the usb I got the same error.

    This is bad! This means that something is wrong with the computer not the drive. However, this something wrong with the computer has been caused by windows update 8.1.

    How could this be? It also seems to be unrelated to power failure during installation if it happened to a successfully restored drive (It only stopped working after the shutting down post recovery).

    Any ideas about what to do next?

    jwize

    Saturday, July 5, 2014 1:09 AM

  • File \Windows\System32\winload.efi is either corrupted or missing (25)

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    I had an odd issue.

    I was trying to boot and it was giving me the the 0xc0e error with c:\windows\system32\winload.exe error.

    Your information on it trying to boot with the old bios was spot on. I had to change the bios setting so it would boot uefi first. It was trying to boot the old bios setting first even though I had it set to boot from either legacy or uefi.

    My setup is as follows.

    -128 gb SSD samsung evo and 120gb kingston SSD in raid 0

    -Windows 8.1

    Thank you very much for the info!

    Wednesday, November 26, 2014 5:59 AM

  • File \Windows\System32\winload.efi is either corrupted or missing (27)

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    Same error on a brand new PC, run BootRec with the all the options above and the system has booted into Windows 10 Pro.

    Don't skip that step if you are having a similar issue.

    Tuesday, July 4, 2017 10:23 AM

FAQs

What is the cause of Winload EFI error? ›

Cause 1: The winload.efi file is corrupt or missing

Failed Windows Updates or Automatic Updates to Windows that involve an upgrade of critical system files (especially service pack installations) that update winload. efi may result in this error. Alternatively, this may happen because of hardware failure.

What is error code 225 on Winload EFI? ›

The error code can look like this: Error code: 0xc0000225 or 0xc0000001. This error occurs when the system boot file \windows\system32\winload. efi is missing or its structure is corrupted.

How do I fix Winload error in Windows 10? ›

How to fix Winload. efi errors in Windows 11/10/8/7?
  1. Method 1. Enable CSM compatibility mode and disable Secure Boot.
  2. Method 2. Check system drive for errors.
  3. Method 3. Run System File Checker to check system file integrity.
  4. Method 4. Rebuild BCD and MBR.
  5. Method 5. Repair EFI bootloader.

Where is the Winload EFI file? ›

The Winload.exe file is the Windows operating system boot loader (an Extensible Firmware Interface(EFI) file) to boot system correctly. In UEFI systems, it's called winload. efi, and located at \Windows\System32\winload.

How to recover boot EFI? ›

To repair the boot record:
  1. Type and run the command: cd /d <drive letter>:\EFI\Microsoft\Boot\
  2. Type and run the command: bootrec /FixBoot.
Apr 27, 2023

How do I repair an EFI file? ›

You need to use the BCDBoot.exe tool to restore bootloader files and fix the boot records on the EFI partition by copying them from the system directory on the Windows partition. The BCD bootloader configuration is recreated using the %WINDIR%\System32\Config\BCD-Template file.

How to bypass error 225? ›

Follow the below steps to hopefully fix the issue, no matter the cause.
  1. Step 0: Create a Windows 10 Install Disk. ...
  2. Step 1: Run Through Windows Automatic Repair. ...
  3. Step 2: Run Manual SFC and Check Disk Scans. ...
  4. Step 3: Rebuild the BCD. ...
  5. Step 4: Set Your Active Partition. ...
  6. Step 5: Check for Faulty Hardware.

What is error 225 in Windows Boot Manager? ›

The error 0xc0000225 means that Windows cannot find system files for booting, for example, Boot Configuration Data (BCD). When system files are damaged, the file system has a bad configuration, there is faulty hardware, etc., your PC cannot boot with the error code.

What does error 225 mean? ›

Explanation. This error occurs when Adaptive Server fails to build an execution plan for a stored procedure or an ad-hoc query because a referenced object was not found. Some reasons for this error include: The value of the number of open objects configuration parameter is too low. A problem exists in Adaptive Server.

How do I fix Windows 10 error recovery without CD? ›

CD is also not needed for the Windows 10 repair. This can be done by visiting your system's Settings > Update & Security > Recovery. From here, you can click on the "Get Started" button under the "Reset this PC" section. This will allow you to erase everything from your computer or keep the files intact.

How do I fix Windows 10 startup repair error? ›

☛ Solution 1. Run sfc /scannow command
  1. Restart your computer. ...
  2. When Command Prompt appears, type bcdedit and press Enter to locate the drive where Windows is installed.
  3. Type sfc /scannow /offbootdir=d:\ /offwindir=d:\windows and press Enter to repair the corrupted files. ...
  4. Restart your computer after the process is done.
Apr 20, 2023

How to fix 0xc00000e Windows 10? ›

How to Fix Error Code 0xc000000e in Windows 10?
  1. Check Physical Device Connections.
  2. Rebuild Boot Configuration Data File.
  3. Run Windows Repair Utility.
  4. Enable Windows 8.1/10 WHQL Support Setting in BIOS.
  5. Reset the BIOS/UEFI Configuration.
  6. Mark Boot Disk as Online.
  7. Reinstall Windows 10.
Apr 3, 2023

How to repair Windows 10 EFI boot? ›

The instructions to run Automatic Repair are:
  1. Insert the Windows 8/8.1/10 installation disc or USB.
  2. Restart your computer and boot from disc/USB.
  3. At the Install Now screen, click Repair your computer.
  4. At the Choose an option screen, click Troubleshoot.
  5. Click Automatic Repair.

How do I reinstall EFI partition in Windows 10? ›

How to Recover Data from an Unbootable Computer Due to Broken EFI Partition
  1. Step 1 – Create Bootable Media. Create a bootable media on a different computer, one that works fine. ...
  2. Step 2 – Boot Computer with Bootable media. ...
  3. Step 3 – Select Recovery Mode. ...
  4. Step 4 – Recover and Save.

Which EFI file is the Windows 10 boot file? ›

Path Setting

For UEFI systems, path indicates the Windows boot loader for EFI, whose path is \Windows\System32\Winload. efi .

How do I fix a corrupt boot file in Windows 10? ›

On the Install Windows screen, select Next > Repair your computer. On the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot. On the Advanced options screen, select Startup Repair. After Startup Repair, select Shutdown, then turn on your PC to see if Windows can boot properly.

How do I boot into BIOS recovery mode? ›

Immediately press and hold one of the following key combinations until you see the startup screen:
  1. Command-R: Start up from the built-in macOS Recovery System. ...
  2. Option-Command-R: Start up from macOS Recovery over the internet. ...
  3. Option-Shift-Command-R: Start up from macOS Recovery over the internet.

How to reinstall grub bootloader? ›

Resolution
  1. Place your SLES/SLED 10 CD 1 or DVD in the drive and boot up to the CD or DVD. ...
  2. Enter the command "fdisk -l". ...
  3. Enter the command "mount /dev/sda2 /mnt". ...
  4. Enter the command "grub-install --root-directory=/mnt /dev/sda". ...
  5. Once this command completes successfully reboot your system by entering the command "reboot".
Mar 16, 2021

How to make EFI file bootable? ›

To access the UEFI menu, create a bootable USB media:
  1. Format a USB device in FAT32 .
  2. Create a directory on the USB device: /efi/boot/
  3. Copy the file shell. efi to the directory created above. ...
  4. Rename the file shell.efi to BOOTX64.efi.
  5. Restart the system and enter the UEFI menu.
  6. Select the option to Boot from USB.
Mar 1, 2023

How to change EFI in BIOS? ›

Follow the steps below to change the boot mode:
  1. Power on system.
  2. Press F2 when prompted to enter BIOS menu.
  3. Navigate to Boot Maintenance Manager -> Advanced Boot Options -> Boot Mode.
  4. Select the desired mode: UEFI or Legacy.
  5. If UEFI option was selected, a new option named Video BIOS appears, select UEFI.

How do I restore Windows boot manager? ›

There are several steps you can follow to repair Windows Boot Manager boot and get past it: Step 1: Boot up with installation media and select language and formatting. Step 2: Select repair your computer > Troubleshoot > Advanced options> Command prompt. Step 3: Write bootrec.exe /fixboot, then click Enter.

How do I bypass disk repair errors? ›

Fix 3: Perform system restore from boot.
...
Learn how to skip “Repairing disk errors” as follows.
  1. Hold Shift key and press Power button until the “Sign-in” screen shows up and click Restart.
  2. After your computer restarts to “Choose an option” screen, choose Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart.
Oct 25, 2022

How do I fix code 0xc000025? ›

how to fix code 0xc000025
  1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and S key at the same time, then type cmd in the search box.
  2. Right-click Command Prompt, then select Run as administrator.
  3. Type chkdsk /f /r, then press Enter on your keyboard.
  4. Press Y on your keyboard.
Jan 30, 2019

How do I fix Windows failed to start 0xc0000225? ›

Methods to Fix Error Code 0xc0000225
  1. Method 1: Perform Startup Repair.
  2. Method 2: Run SFC Scan.
  3. Method 3: Run CHKDSK Scan.
  4. Method 4: Rebuild the BCD.
  5. Method 5: Set the Active Partition.
  6. Method 6: Perform System Restore.
  7. Method 7: Reinstall Windows.
May 26, 2021

How do I fix corrupted boot manager? ›

Boot your computer from the USB drive. Select Repair Your Computer option>Troubleshoot> Advanced Options>Startup Repair. Choose the currently installed operating system on your computer. Wait for the process to complete and repair the issues.

How do I fix Windows Boot Manager boot failed? ›

How to Fix Windows Boot Manager Boot Failed
  1. Restart your system and press F8 to see the Windows Recovery Menu.
  2. Select Troubleshoot.
  3. Select Advanced options.
  4. Select Command Prompt. ...
  5. Type Bootrec /RebuildBcd command and press Enter.
  6. Type bootrec /fixMbr and press Enter.
  7. Type bootrec /fixboot and press Enter.
Apr 22, 2021

What is a Windows command to fix boot problems? ›

Click Repair your computer. Select the operating system that you want to repair, and then click Next. In the System Recovery Options dialog box, click Command Prompt. Type Bootrec.exe, and then press Enter.

What does error code 256 mean? ›

The " Error 256 Post Master " means a problem has occurred when communicating with some other tool using the PostMaster. The error will be observed if the communication to the SDL post master is timing out while performing an action.

What is error code 224 002? ›

Error code 224002 occurs when you try to watch a video on a self-hosted website i.e. websites hosted on BlueHost, GoDaddy, etc. This error can occur in all the popular web browsers for iPhone/Android or Windows or Mac system. All web browsers use JW player to play online or embedded video content.

What is error code 261? ›

Oracle Supplier Network Error XHUB-261 Occurs When There is Duplicate XML Transaction Data or Multiple XML Transaction Data in a Single Transaction.

How to reset PC without Windows installation or recovery media? ›

Keep holding down the shift key while clicking Restart. Keep holding down the shift key until the Advanced Recovery Options menu loads. Click Troubleshoot. Next, click Reset this PC.

How to repair hard disk not detected by Windows cmd? ›

Here's how to repair the drive:
  1. Close the Error Checking dialog.
  2. Open the Command Prompt by typing cmd into the desktop search field and selecting Run as administrator.
  3. Type the command chkdsk C: /f. If the drive you're trying to repair isn't the C drive, replace “C” with the letter of the relevant drive.
Feb 17, 2022

How to repair Windows 10 without reset? ›

Method 2. Repair Windows 10 with System File Checker & CHKDSK
  1. Reboot your PC from the Windows media creation media. ...
  2. On the Windows Setup window, choose "Next".
  3. Choose "Repair your computer > Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Command Prompt".
  4. Type sfc /scannow and hit Enter.
  5. Type chkdsk /f /r /x C: and hit Enter.
Feb 22, 2023

How to repair Windows 10 in BIOS? ›

Here's how:
  1. Navigate to the Windows 10 Advanced Startup Options menu. ...
  2. Once your computer has booted, select Troubleshoot.
  3. And then you'll need to click Advanced options.
  4. Click Startup Repair.
  5. Complete step 1 from the previous method to get to Windows 10's Advanced Startup Options menu.
  6. Click System Restore.
Dec 16, 2022

How do I manually repair Windows 10 startup? ›

  1. Click Start.
  2. Click the power button icon.
  3. Press and hold down the Shift key and then click Restart. ...
  4. Select Troubleshoot.
  5. Go to Advanced Options > Startup Repair.
  6. After the startup repair process is complete, reboot the computer.
Jan 3, 2022

What is the recovery tool for 0xc000000e? ›

To get data off a PC or laptop that can't boot with error code 0xc00000e, you need to use EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard to create a bootable device that allows you to boot your computer into EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard to restore and export your important files.

Why won t my Windows 10 boot 0xc000000e? ›

The 0xc00000e error could also occur because of a misconfiguration within the BIOS. You can resolve this by resetting the BIOS configuration as well. Restart your computer and wait for the manufacturer's logo to show up, then press F2, F12, Esc, Del, or whatever key your manufacturer has set to get into the BIOS menu.

How do I recover a BCD file in Windows 10? ›

How to Rebuild the BCD in Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, or Vista
  1. On Windows 11/10/8: Start Advanced Startup Options. ...
  2. In Windows 11/10/8, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options.
  3. Select the Command Prompt button to start it. ...
  4. At the prompt, type the bootrec command as shown below, and then press Enter:
Apr 10, 2022

How to repair Windows through BIOS? ›

To perform system recovery from the BIOS:
  1. Power on or restart the workstation.
  2. Enter the BIOS by tapping either the right or left bottom of the screen.
  3. Tap Advanced, and then tap Special Configuration.
  4. Tap Factory Recovery.
  5. Select Enabled from drop-down menu.
  6. Tap Home.
  7. Tap Save and Exit.

How do I enable EFI UEFI boot mode? ›

How to boot into UEFI or BIOS from Windows 11 or Windows 10
  1. Click Start and then select Settings.
  2. Click Update & Security.
  3. On the left side, click Recovery.
  4. Under Advanced start-up, click Restart Now.
  5. Click Troubleshoot.
  6. Click Advanced options.
  7. Select UEFI Firmware Settings.
Mar 7, 2023

How do I restore EFI and GRUB? ›

Steps:
  1. Boot your Linux distro live.
  2. open the terminal.
  3. Find out Linux partition and EFI partition with following command: sudo fdisk -l. ...
  4. Now you need to execute the following commands replacing with your 'Device' accordingly: ...
  5. Now you are done and the grub menu should appear on reboot.
Sep 30, 2016

How do I reset my Windows EFI partition? ›

Restore accidentally deleted EFI partition in Windows 10 using CMD
  1. diskpart.
  2. list disk.
  3. select disk # ( Select the disk where you want to add the EFI system partition.)
  4. list partition.
  5. select partition # (Select the partition which you plan to shrink.)
  6. shrink desired=100 (Shrink the selected partition by 100MB.)
Oct 25, 2022

Can you boot without EFI partition? ›

When a computer is booted, UEFI firmware loads files stored on the Extensible System Partition to start installed operating systems and various utilities. Thus, the EFI partition only appears on the GPT system disk. If the EFI partition missing or being damaged, Windows will fail to boot.

Is it safe to delete EFI system partition Windows 10? ›

Can I delete EFI partition in Windows 10? You cannot delete EFI partition directly. This is because it is a protective system partition that stores the boot files. Deleting EFI partition will cause your computer to be unbootable.

What is the EFI boot menu? ›

The EFI Boot Manager passes these parameters to the bootable device or system to be interpreted and implemented. For a list of the boot parameters that are related to driver debugging and testing, see Boot Options in a Boot. ini File. Specifies the location of the EFI boot loader for the operating system.

How do I access EFI System Partition in Microsoft boot? ›

Select Start, select Run, type diskpart in the Open box, and then select OK. When the Diskpart utility starts, type select disk n at the prompt (where n is number for the mapped ESP disk), and then press ENTER. n at the prompt (where n is number for the mapped ESP partition), and then press ENTER.

How do I add EFI to Windows Boot Manager? ›

From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Boot Options > UEFI Boot Settings > Add Boot Option. Browse for an . EFI application from the list, and then press Enter. If necessary, continue to press Enter to drill-down through the menu options.

How do I fix 0xc000000? ›

How to Fix Error Code 0xc000000f on Windows
  1. Solution 1: Check and Change Power Cord and Remove External Devices.
  2. Solution 2: Start Your Computer Using Bootrec.exe Utility.
  3. Solution 3: Use Startup Repair to repair BOOTMGR.
  4. Solution 4: Rebuild the BCD manually.
  5. Solution 5: Check your data cables, BIOS, and drivers.

How do I stop error 0x000000e? ›

The 0xC000000E error indicates a STATUS_NO_SUCH_DEVICE issue. The parameters in this Stop error message vary, depending on the configuration of the computer. Not all "0xC000000E" Stop errors are caused by this issue.

How do I fix startup repair error? ›

On the Install Windows screen, select Next > Repair your computer. On the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot. On the Advanced options screen, select Startup Repair. After Startup Repair, select Shutdown, then turn on your PC to see if Windows can boot properly.

How do I fix Windows 10 EFI boot? ›

And you may also try this method to repair Windows 11, 10, 8 or 7 UEFI/EFI boot error:
  1. Boot Up Windows from Installation Media. Insert Windows 11/10/8/7 installation disk or USB to your PC. Restart PC and boot from the disk or USB.
  2. Enable Automatic Repair Option. Click "Repair your computer" at the Install now screen.
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What causes 0xc000000e? ›

One of the most common causes of this error is the BCD that became either missing, corrupt, or misconfigured. That could happen because of disk write errors, power outages, boot sector viruses, or errors made while configuring the BCD manually.

What causes 0xc000000f? ›

Causes of Error Code 0xc000000f:

Corrupted system files. Faulty device drivers. Corrupted hard drive. Malware infection.

Why doesn't Windows boot 0xc00000e? ›

Check Hard Disk Connection. One of the main reasons for the BSOD 0xc00000e error code is that an important hardware device isn't detected by your system. You can shut down the computer and check for physic drive connections. Make sure each connection or part isn't loose.

What does error code 0xc000001 mean? ›

Many Windows users are reporting an error code 0xc0000001 on their Windows PCs (See Image 1). A blue screen with this error code means that you can?t boot the system normally. It may occur due to corrupt or missing system files, faulty app/programs, hardware issues, or damaged boot sectors.

How to bypass startup repair? ›

But, there is no need to worry as our solutions will work for most causes of a Windows 10 automatic repair loop.
  1. Run Fixboot and Chkdsk Commands. ...
  2. Perform a System Scan in Safe Mode. ...
  3. Restore the Windows Registry. ...
  4. Disable the Automatic Repair Tool. ...
  5. Disable Early Launch Anti-Malware. ...
  6. Reset Your Windows 10 Device.
May 10, 2022

How to bypass repairing disk errors Windows 10? ›

If you are troubled with “Repairing disk errors” loop, there are three quick fixes for your reference:
  1. Fix 1: Restart from Safe Mode with Networking.
  2. Fix 2: Run automatic repair/startup repair.
  3. Fix 3: Perform system restore from boot.
Oct 25, 2022

How to repair Windows from BIOS? ›

Run Startup Repair from BIOS.
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Quick Steps to Enter Startup Repair on Windows 10:
  1. Go to the Settings app by pressing Win+I.
  2. Go to Update & Security and select Recovery.
  3. Click on Restart Now under Advanced Startup.
  4. Click Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Startup Repair.
Feb 22, 2023

How to repair Windows 10 through BIOS? ›

To perform system recovery from the BIOS:
  1. Power on or restart the workstation.
  2. Enter the BIOS by tapping either the right or left bottom of the screen.
  3. Tap Advanced, and then tap Special Configuration.
  4. Tap Factory Recovery.
  5. Select Enabled from drop-down menu.
  6. Tap Home.
  7. Tap Save and Exit.

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