Recovering the Windows Bootloader

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Recovering the Windows Bootloader

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EasyBCD provides several sophisticated option sections that can be used as a one-click approach to reset, recover, or repair the Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8 bootloader without using the recovery DVD, command line, or other complex alternatives that aren’t always guaranteed to work.

The Bootloader is being recovered

Depending on how badly your bootloader is damaged, EasyBCD offers a variety of recovery solutions. We’ve organized the recovery alternatives by increasing “issue-level” magnitude, so start with Type 1 and see how it goes before moving on to Type 2, and so on.

Reinstalling the Bootloader in the MBR and Bootsector (Type 1)

Scenario

After installing Windows Vista/7/8, you installed another OS; therefore, the new bcd/bootmgr bootloader isn’t used or doesn’t present when you reboot. Alternatively, if you installed Windows Vista/7/8 and the bootloader fails to install to the MBR, you can still boot into Windows XP.

Solution

  • Go to the “Bootloader Setup” window in EasyBCD:
  • Select “Install the Vista/7 Bootloader to the MBR” from the second menu, then “Write MBR.”
  • (External Devices are covered in the first section) (e.g., USB flash drives). It should not be used on your hard drive).
  • To test, restart your computer. If Type 1 doesn’t work, move on to Type 2.
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Resetting the Bootloader Configuration (Type 2)

Scenario

You can’t boot into one or more Windows Vista/7/8 entries because your Windows Vista/7/8 bootloader is faulty or corrupted. Depending on your situation, you might get issues about winload.exe, kernel32.dll, or other system files.

Solution

  • Run EasyBCD after booting into a functioning copy of Windows (either XP or Vista/7/8). To access the “BCD Backup/Repair” page, go to:
  • Select “Reset BCD Configuration” and then “Perform Action.” If you get a popup like the one below asking for your boot drive, select the letter of your Windows Vista drive and push OK to proceed.
  • EasyBCD will re-configure your bootloader and reset your BCD data.
  • All entries in the bootloader will be gone at this time. Before rebooting, make sure you go to the “Add New Entry” page and add any operating systems you require.
  • If you still can’t get Windows Vista/7/8 to boot properly, continue to the following section.

Type 3: Starting again with all Bootloader Files and Settings

Scenario

The Vista bootloader will not appear because your “BOOT” folder was destroyed, was not generated, or was corrupted.

Solution

  • Install and execute EasyBCD on a working copy of Windows.
  • To access the “BCD Backup/Repair” page, go to:
  • To start the recovery process, select “Re-create/repair boot files” and then “Perform Action.” EasyBCD will re-configure your bootloader and regenerate your boot files (if feasible).
  • If EasyBCD fails, it means another process has locked your BOOT folder. Using a Live CD, recovery console, or other technique, manually delete this folder, then try Type Three again.

Conclusion

I hope you found this information helpful. Please fill out the form below if you have any queries or comments.

User Questions

1. Is there a bootloader in Windows?

The boot loader components of Windows are designed to load Windows quickly and safely. Three components replace the former Windows NT boot loader, ntldr: Windows Boot Manager is a program that allows you to start your (Bootmgr.exe) Loader for the Windows operating system (Winload.exe)

2. What is the best way to get the Windows 10 bootloader?

All you have to do is restart your computer while holding down the Shift key on your keyboard. To access power choices, go to the Start menu and select “Power.” Now, while holding down the Shift key, select “Restart.” After a brief interval, Windows will start in advanced boot options automatically.

3. What is the bootloader in Windows 10?

The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) is used by Windows 10 to transfer system control from the SoC firmware boot loader to the OS. The UEFI environment is a basic boot OS that boots devices and runs the Windows 10 operating system. See UEFI in Windows for further details.

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5. I accidentally deleted the Windows bootloader from the EFI boot partition, can I reassemble it from the files contained in C:\Windows\Boot?

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