How To Fix Winload.efi Errors in Windows
5How To Fix Winload.efi Errors in Windows
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Winload.efi is an EFI or Extensible Firmware Interface file. These files are executable files for the firmware of the computers that are based mainly on UEFI and execute the tasks of loading the files to the bootloader of the computer. These files are used for a specific set of tasks like turning on the computer, restarting the computer, installing Windows, resetting the computer and others. Hence, Winload.efi becomes a really important file. In case this file is lost, corrupted or damaged, it becomes impossible for the Windows operating system to proceed.
Some of the error statements that this file gives out when goes missing or damaged are:
winload.efi is missing
winload.efi cannot be found
winload.efi is missing or contains errors
This program can’t start because winload.efi is missing from your computer
This application requires the file winload.efi, which was not found on this system.
There was a problem starting [path]\winload.efi. The specified module could not be found.
The error codes 0xc0000225, 0xc00000e and 0xc0000001 are associated with the Winload.efi file not found error.
If you tend to create a System Restore point usually, you can try to undo any modifications on your computer, by performing System Restore – and then try to run the upgrade again. In case, you do not have a habit of creating a System Restore point; I suggest you start doing so because it is a very strong feature that will let you fix your computer in a number of scenarios.
Let’s consider one more common Windows 10 / 8.1 booting error that occurs due to the damaged or missing winload.efi file. The problem manifests itself in the following: Windows 10 (Windows 8.1) stops booting with a BSOD and the error message appears in the Recovery Console:
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.
“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: 0xc000***”
Issues addressed in this tutorial:
winload.efi fix
winload.efi missing
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winload.efi fix windows 11
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winload.efi 0xc00000f
winload.efi after clone
winload.efi boot error
winload.efi could not be verified
winload.efi cannot verify signature
winload.efi cannot verify
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 11, Windows 10 operating system (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba,Lenovo, and Samsung).
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