Windows 10: \Windows\System32\winload.efi missing or contains error how do I fix that?

Discus and support \Windows\System32\winload.efi missing or contains error how do I fix that? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Installed an update last night and when I got up this morning turned on my computer nothing. Have to hold down my power button which is yellow not... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Becky Boss, Nov 12, 2023.

  1. \Windows\System32\winload.efi missing or contains error how do I fix that?


    Installed an update last night and when I got up this morning turned on my computer nothing. Have to hold down my power button which is yellow not green now for 15 seconds pressing f11 repeatedly. I get a screen that says\Windows\System32\winload.efi missing or contains error. F8 doesn't help the only other thing it will do is I can get to the command prompt. How do I remedy this and restore my windows 11 back?

    :)
     
    Becky Boss, Nov 12, 2023
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  2. dictum Win User

    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.
     
    dictum, Nov 12, 2023
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  3. Windows 10: Getting blue screen error messsage "windows\system32\winload..efi" and error code "0xc000000f".

    Original Title: windows 10 0xc000000f error in lenovo pc

    my laptop is lenovo g50 30 which is windows 8.1 build.

    after upgrade it shows blue screen

    windows\system32\winload..efi

    error code 0xc000000f

    i cant find the solution in community
     
    AJMER BANDODIYA, Nov 12, 2023
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  4. sAllenHP Win User

    \Windows\System32\winload.efi missing or contains error how do I fix that?

    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
     
    sAllenHP, Nov 12, 2023
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