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If one is missing or has a corrupted winload.exe - and winload~1.exe, winloadOLD.exe, etc. do not work - what can you do to regenerate it? (Such as after a failed logon screen customization.)
- Nov 08, 2012 My brand new Sony computer had a problem with missing or corrupt winload.efi file (Windows 8). I followed the steps outlined by DannyTheFlash, and it fixed the problem in two minutes. Thank you very much for that.
- Windows Boot Manager Windows failed to start. A recent hardware or software change might be the cause. To fix the problem: 1. Insert your Windows installation disc and restart your computer. Choose your language settings, and then click 'Next'. Click 'Repair your computer'.
Windows 7 refuses to boot, error 0xc0000225 boot bcd FIX. How to repair 0xc0000225 winload.efi Error in Windows 7. 'Your PC/Device needs to be repaired' 'The application or operating system couldnt.
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sfc /scannow - should do. Eventually offline scan from recovery CD/USB if you cannot boot.
winload.exe is a system protected file and has full access only by 'Trusted Installer'.I would not use simple copying, renaming, moving this critical system file !
Copies of winload.exe can be found in:
- windowssystem32boot
- windowswinsxs subfolders (found in 6 subfolders on my Win 7/64 SP1 system).
The default system loader is 'windowssystem32winload.exe'.
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In my case, I renamed
to
I know, it sounds rediculous, the file has a VERY different size, but at least, I could boot into my installation again and go on form there.
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