Windows 10: Unable to boot into Windows 10

After some days of noticing my ASUS Laptop running slow, I decided to do a System Restore in an attempt to speed it up and remove any recent programs/features I have installed. (There was one suspect program for a new game from CN [Langrisser Mobile, PC Client], however the community deemed it a false positive.) However, when I went back to check on my laptop, the system restore failed and it ended up being completely broken. Now it will not boot into Windows and seems to have an array of different issues.


The only recent issue I had before the attempted restoration was that sometimes the laptop screen would not properly "appear" after going into sleep mode upon opening the lid. I would either close and reopen it or if it was unresponsive, power off the laptop and turn it back on. Otherwise, everything functioned just fine.


At this point I'm tempted to say "screw it" and just reinstall Windows 10, but I have files that I would like to keep intact instead of having to write them all again (various word document notes) or find them again (VGM collection).


At the moment, I am unable to boot into Windows 10. I am using a Windows 10 Recovery DVD. I have learned that the latest Microsoft Recovery Discs may have issues of their own (repair tools not properly working) and reverting to older versions may fix this, but I don't know how to get the older versions. So, I have tried the following...


1. CHKDSK /f / r

I ran this operation twice. The first time I only had the /f parameter, while the second time included the /r. This process took a long time and found lots of corrupted files.


2. sfc /scannow

I ran this operation a few times and apparently it works. (Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations)


3. bootrec "options"


- /FixMBR completes successfully. However, I am unsure if it actually did anything.


- /FixBoot returns Access Denied. I tried following this reference, but then I get bottlenecked by another error...

https://www.disk-partition.com/windows-10/fixboot-access-denied-windows-10.html


BFSVC Error: BCD Strings MUI load failure C:\windows\System32\bootstr.dll (2)

BFSVC Error: Failed to initialize global state. Status = [c0000001]


I have been unable to progress further on this front.


- /RebuildBCD returns 0 found Windows Installations. I tried following this reference and doing Vijay B's directions. However, it does not fix the problem.

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows8_1-windows_install/total-identified-windows-installations-0/52359f87-de4a-41dc-b0c3-cc275e1d9fbf?page=1


Of note, I am not able to export the BCD file, saying it cannot find the file specified. At some point I was able to follow the directions until the end, but now it seems I am missing the BCD file entirely.


4. Windows Startup Repair does not function.


It diagnoses the problem, but when attempting repairs the operation fails and asks for advanced recovery methods.


5. Windows System Restore does not function.


I was going to try and "reset" the laptop and keep my files, but it asks to specify what operating system I am using, however as it does not recognize Windows 10, it does not function.


6. When going to DiskPart and List Volumes, one of the partitions is Raw.


I am unsure which partition it is as it is unlabeled. I have...


VOL 0, E (DVD Drive) UDF 3955 MB

VOL 1, C (OS Drive) NTFS 371 GB

VOL 2, ? (Unknown) RAW 862 MB

VOL 3, D (Data) NTFS 558 GB

VOL 4, N (N) FAT32 260 MB [Hidden]


Most of the corruptions seem to be on Vol C as my D Vol seems to be untouched. I have formatted Vol 4 when following directions online in an attempt to fix these problems.


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Any assistance on this matter would be greatly appreciated.

:)

 

Unable to boot the computer.

Hi Samid,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

Before we proceed, we would require more information to assist you further.

• 
  What is the make and model of your computer?
  

I suggest you check if you are able to boot into Windows Recovery Environment using installation media. Follow the steps provided below and check.

• • Insert the installation USB and boot Windows 10 from it.
  • In the ‘Windows setup’ page select the ‘language to install’, ‘Time and currency format’ and the ‘keyboard or input method’ and click on ‘next’.
  • Click on ‘Repair your computer’ and select ‘Troubleshoot’.

Check if you are able to boot to this window. If you are unable to boot to this window, I suggest you to contact the manufacturer and check.

Hope this information is helpful. Reply us with this information to assist you further.

Thank you.

 

Windows 10 USB boot

Hi there, am not a windows 10 expert. I have a pc in the bedroom on windows 10, I messed up the bootloader trying to fix the xp on that system.

System wont boot, trying to repair via win 10 usb installer.

Downloaded the media creation tool to install windows 10 installer on usb stick. Not compatible with a host of usb sticks I have. Tried the usb sticks that others use, but I think they use rufus; as the media creation tool by win 10 does not detect the usb stick.

So quick question, the win10 machine i am trying to repair the bootloader is a win7 upgraded to win10.
If i were to use the usb win10 installer to "repair installation" does the version of the iso downloaded via the media creation tool matter?

There is three options:
Windows 10
Windows 10 Home
Windows 10 N

Also is there a step by step instead of using rufus as I want to try an alternative method of creating a usb win 10 installer. Preferably with more compatibility.

System is a asus sabertooth 990 (r2?) with AMD phenom X 6.

Also is there any other software I can load onto the usb that can repair the bootloader easily?
That would be the ideal alternative. Thanks

 

windows 10 slow boot

I was having a slow boot issue on my Windows 7 install a little while back. It would take about 30 - 40 extra seconds to boot up for whatever reason.

I would try following these steps, while this didn't solve my issue, it did increase Read/Write to where it should be.

http://www.disk-partition.com/kb/tips-ssd-optimization-windows7-1.html

Looks to be similar to this: https://www.back2gaming.com/focus-story/ssd-optimization-for-windows-10-windows-8-and-8-1/


In the end, I had to reinstall my Windows 7 entirely to fix the booting issue. It was taking around 35 seconds to boot, and after the fresh install it takes about 7 seconds to boot.