The Error Path: Windows system32 winload.exe Winload.exe is the system loader used to load the kernel in Windows 8, Windows 7 and Windows Vista operating systems and once it damage the windows. Aug 25, 2018  If you do not have access to the recovery media, checkout this guide on bootable media using rufus (Windows 8 and 10) and for Windows 7/Vista see steps Once inside the BIOS, navigate to the boot options and using the instructions within the BIOS, set the first boot device to the USB or DVD drive, depending on which one you have.

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.)

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1. Once you get back into Windows you need to delete any additional backups of winload.exe (if you ran Windows 7 Boot Updater more than once) by going to Windowssystem32 and deleting all the winload#.exe. After that run Windows 7 Boot Updater and choose 'Options Restore Backups' to restore the other files.
2. In most cases the winload.efi missing or corrupt error can disappear if the Secure Boot option is Disabled or Off in the UEFI boot menu. For more information on how to disable Secure Boot, follow the Disabling Secure Boot Guide.
3. Winload.exe is the system loader used to load the kernel in Windows 8, Windows 7 and Windows Vista operating systems and once it damage the windows computer won't boot anymore.

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Winload.efi Missing Win 7

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2 Answers

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:

1. windowssystem32boot
2. windowswinsxs subfolders (found in 6 subfolders on my Win 7/64 SP1 system).

Winload Error Windows 7 Fix

The default system loader is 'windowssystem32winload.exe'.

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Winload Error Windows 7 2018

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.

Winload.efi Windows 7 Usb

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