Error code: 0xc0000225
When I boot my Windows 8 laptop (see details below), it displays this message:
Recovery
Your PC needs to be repaired
A required device isn't connected or can't be accessed.
Error code: 0xc0000225
[ A text saying I should use recovery tools on my installation media to fix the issue. ]
Press Enter to try again
Press F8 for Start-up Settings
Press Esc for UEFI Firmware Settings
If I press Enter or F8, the central part of the message changes to:
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: 0xc0000225
I don't have a recovery disk and I have owned this computer for a year with no problems. All I did prior to this error was unistall avast and restart. I can only access UEFI Firmware Settings and have no clue what to do from there. PLEASE HELP!
Solution 1:
This can happen if your BCS is corrupt, try:
- Insert your install disc
- Click on Repair your computer after you go through language, time etc.
- Select your Windows installation drive, which is usually C:\, and click Next
- Choose Command Prompt when the System Recovery Options box appears
- Write the following command and press afterwards:
bootrec /rebuildbcd
Another possible cause is having the wrong partition set as active, try:
- Execute the following commands to see a list of all partitions on your disk:
diskpart
list part
Once you’ve determined which of the displayed partition needs to be active carry out the steps below to make the changes:
select partition x
active
quit
Failing this, try rebuilding your MBR using the following commands:
bootrec /fixboot
bootrec /fixmbr
bootrec /rebuildmbr