Windows 10: Can I fix missing/corrupted winload.efi without logging in to pc or using media creation tool?

Hello, My pc stopped accepting my password a few weeks ago and I am unable to log in. I've tried the windows environment to fix the problem, but none of them work because winload.efi is missing or corrupted. Usb boot also doesn't work because it gets stuck in boot loop. Is there anything I can do?Thank you

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can't use the media creation tool to repair missing or corrupted system files in win 10

Hi,

The error code that you're receiving might have something to do either with where you've downloaded the Media Creation Tool and with how it was installed on your computer. We'd like to know more details about this issue so we could provide the best resolution
that will fix your issue. Kindly answer the following:

• Did you download the Media Creation Tool from this link?
• What issue are you trying to fix by installing the Media Creation Tool?
• At what part of the operation are you encountering this error code?

Data file corruption can be dealt with other troubleshooting steps like using the SFC/ DISM and the like. If you haven't tried to use these troubleshooters, we suggest that you do so and refer to this article for a complete guide on how to fix this issue
by
using System File Checker in Windows 10.

We'll keep an eye out for your response.

 

Windows 11 winload efi missing, F8 button not working

Hello,

My HP is not starting up. I’ve received the ‘winload efi is missing or corrupt’. All the troubleshoot steps require me to go into startup settings but in order for me to do that, I have to press F8 however when I do press it my screen flashes and it doesn’t take me there (this is on the blue ‘recovery’ screen with the error message). Can anyone help me please. I need to get back into my laptop. I can’t afford to reinstall the OS. Too much important files and data that I didn’t back up unfortunately ��.

PS. My photos are failing to load so I could show the screens that I have been stuck on

The blue error screen:

Recovery

Your PC/Device 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: Oxc0000225

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

Press Enter to try again

Press F1 to enter Recovery Environment

Press F8 for Startup Settings

Press Esc for UEFI Firmware Settings

 

Which tool to recover the EFI partition? Booted into Rescue Disk

That's not what they suggest here:

FIX: Steps to Fix Winload.EFI Error - Appuals.com

Winload.EFI Error, is pretty much self explanatory by it’s name is an error that prevents windows from loading. This is usually caused by corrupt boot records or incorrect boot configuration. Depending on your Operating System, the error message may vary but the keyword winload.efi will be same. On a Windows 8/8.1/10 system, the error usually pops-up in the following form.