winload.exe missing or contains errors

robertb

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I have a Samsung Series 9 ultrabook with a preview copy of Windows 8 (and nothing else, no dual boot or anything). I downloaded (from MSDN) the full version of Windows 8 as an ISO and tried to upgrade to the full version. Now when I start the computer, I get a screen that says this:

"Recovery

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.~BT\Sources\Windows.NEW\WINDOWS\system32\winload.exe
Error code: 0xc000000f

You'll need to use the recovery tools on your installation media. If you don't have any installation media (like a disc or USB device), contact your system administrator or PC manufacturer.

Press Enter to try again
Press F8 for Startup Settings
Press F9 to use a different operating system"

Pressing Enter or F8 just brings up this screen again. Pressing F9 brings me to a command prompt window that says "A winpsehl.ini file is present, but no commands were successfully launched. This could be caused by incorrect formatting or an invalid executable name. Please consult the documentation for more information." Exiting this prompt returns me to the recovery screen.

I have a bootable USB with the ISO on it, but inserting that and changing the boot order to have the USB highest doesn't change anything. Does anyone have any idea how to fix this?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
Yeah the problem is that your upgrading from a preview copy of windows and using an ISO not the upgrade tool that is set to be released in later in october when Win8 is officially released.

Because of this you actually missed or corrupted some files in the upgrade.



I think the easiest way for you to fix this would be to install a fresh copy of windows 7 (Don't worry about activation as it will only be on there for an hour) and then do a fresh upgrade from that.

I actually had a similar problem when i did a fresh install and the above way solved it for me.

Hope this helps :D


P.s Have a look through this thread for how to do a clean install and what is recommended, i would list it but its already here.
http://www.eightforums.com/installa...s-take-installing-setting-up-windows-8-a.html
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Professional
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    Intel i5 3750k
    Motherboard
    P8Z77-LX 3
    Memory
    16GB Vengence Corsair
    Graphics Card(s)
    GTX770 Windforce OC
    Sound Card
    C-Media 7.1 Surround Card
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 24" & AOC 23.5" 3D & 19" LG
    Screen Resolution
    3840*1080 & 1440*900
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 500GB SSD
    WD 1.5 TB
    WD 500Gb
    PSU
    Silverstone 800MW
    Case
    inWin DragonRider
    Cooling
    X31 Kraken CPU Coller, 4 * 140mm LED Akasa, One 92mm Fan Akasa
    Keyboard
    Corsair K95
    Mouse
    R.A.T Contagion
    Internet Speed
    150Mb / 10Mb
    Browser
    Chrome x64
    Antivirus
    ESET Nod32
    Other Info
    I'm an old windows 7/Xp User
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