automatic repair...bootres.dll is corrupt

Question

every time I restart, automatic repair kicks in and I can not get in to windows!

Any one with a solution to:

corrupt bootres.dll

C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\Srt\SrtTrail.txt

Startup Repair diagnosis and repair log

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Number of repair attempts: 1

Session details

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System Disk = \Device\Harddisk0

Windows directory = G:\WINDOWS

AutoChk Run = 0

Number of root causes = 1

Test Performed: 

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Name: Check for updates

Result: Completed successfully. Error code =  0x0

Time taken = 0 ms

Test Performed: 

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Name: System disk test

Result: Completed successfully. Error code =  0x0

Time taken = 0 ms

Test Performed: 

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Name: Disk failure diagnosis

Result: Completed successfully. Error code =  0x0

Time taken = 0 ms

Test Performed: 

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Name: Disk metadata test

Result: Completed successfully. Error code =  0x0

Time taken = 187 ms

Test Performed: 

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Name: Disk metadata test

Result: Completed successfully. Error code =  0x0

Time taken = 16 ms

Test Performed: 

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Name: Target OS test

Result: Completed successfully. Error code =  0x0

Time taken = 16 ms

Test Performed: 

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Name: Volume content check

Result: Completed successfully. Error code =  0x0

Time taken = 78 ms

Test Performed: 

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Name: Boot manager diagnosis

Result: Completed successfully. Error code =  0x0

Time taken = 0 ms

Test Performed: 

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Name: System boot log diagnosis

Result: Completed successfully. Error code =  0x0

Time taken = 0 ms

Root cause found: 

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Boot critical file g:\boot\resources\custom\bootres.dll is corrupt.

Repair action: File repair

Result: Failed. Error code =  0x2

Time taken = 2047 ms

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Answer 1

Yeeeaaahhhhhh !!!

After many hours trying to solve it, I was able to solve it like this:

(My problem was with the WdBoot.sys and WdFilter.sys files, but maybe it works with any other file. The bootres.dll file problem also appeared to me)

1 - After trying to correct the reboot problem, the blue screen that appeared said where the log file was to verify where the error was. In my case the file was: C: \ Windows \ System32 \ Logfiles \ Srt \ SrtTrai.txt

2 - Knowing this, click on "Advanced Options".

3 - I searched for the "Command Prompt" option.

4 - At the "Command Prompt", I typed C: and pressed "enter" to access this drive.

5 - Then, I typed the location where the log file was: C: \ Windows \ System32 \ Logfiles \ Srt \ SrtTrai.txt

6 - Notepad opened with the log file. I clicked "File" and then "Open" only to easily find out where those WdBoot.sys and WdFilter.sys files were and check dates and any other information that I could get just out of curiosity.

7 - Accessing the files folder, I made a test by changing the name of the two files. I put a letter "a" in front "aWdBoot.sys" and "aWdFilter.sys". I right-clicked a white space in the window and went to "Refresh". The files have changed my name as I put it.

8 - After, I closed the notebook and typed "exit" at the command prompt and clicked "Turn Off Computer".

9 - I turned on my computer again and the problem was solved.

It seems silly, but after many hours, it was the only thing that solved it. I hope it solves your problem too.

Answer 2

Hi guys ! Issue fixed !

For those who face the same issue (unable to boot windows 10 with C:\windows\System32\LogFiles\Srt\SrtTrail.txt showing C:\efi\microsoft\boot\resources\custom\bootres.dll is corrupted), here's what I did

First you need to create a bootable USB flash drive to install Windows 10

Insert the flash drive in your PC and reboot from it

Select Repair your computer

Select Troubleshoot

Choose Command Prompt

Type in the command:

Diskpart

Type in the command:

List disk (you have to note which disk is your boot drive number)

Type in the command:

Sel disk 0 (0 is my boot drive number)

Type in the command:

List vol (you have to note which volume is the EFI partition)

Type in the command:

Sel vol 4 (volume 4 is my EFI partition)

Type in the command:

assign letter=V:

Type in the command:

Exit

Now you can format the EFI partition:

format V: /FS:FAT32

After the format you need to recreate the EFI directory structure

Type in the command:

bcdboot C:\windows /s V: /f UEFI (C is your system partition)

Exit the command prompt and reboot the PC

Please let me know if it worked for you

Thanks

Jeff

Answer 3

Hi Sam,

Click your Start button, type cmd, then right click Command Prompt and choose 'Run as Administrator'

Run this command and hit Enter:

sfc / scannow

When that command completes, run this command and hit Enter

chkdsk c: /f /r

That command will fail, as Windows cannot check your disc while Windows is running, you will be asked if you want to run check disc at startup, choose yes

Then shut your system down and restart it to run disc check . . .

Answer 4

A. Try to boot into safe mode

Power ON your computer and as Windows / manufacturer's Logo appears, Power OFF - Repeat 3 times

Now your computer will go into Advanced Recovery Environment

Advanced Options > Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Startup Settings > Restart

Press 4 or F4 to enable Safe Mode (5 or F5 to enable Safe Mode with Networking)

Log in once Windows starts in safe mode

Once you are able to boot into safe mode, check the integrity of the system

To startwith, you should execute these 2 steps

1. Run Built-in & Guided Walk through Windows Update troubleshooter

Built-in : Windows Key+I > Click Update & security > Click Troubleshoot > Click Windows Update > Click Run the Troubleshooter

Guided Walk though - https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/10164/...

2. Run through Windows 10 Performance and Install Integrity Checklist by Greg Carmack, MVP to make sure that your Windows installation is rightly set up and optimized. Take all recommended steps outlined there to have best experience -

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki...

B. Another option when you are in Advanced Options in previous step is to choose (Note - You won't lose any files in this step)

1. System Restore - This will restore your system to a point when things were working fine.

OR

2. Startup Repair - Startup Repair upgrade fixes all Windows errors and retains all files, applications and settings.

C. Last option could be Reset this PC.

In Step A > Troubleshoot > Reset this PC - Keep my files and Remove everything. Choose this carefully as most likely you would like to keep your files.

All apps will be removed and windows will be reinstalled.

Do let me know if you have any more question or require further help. I would be happy to work with you to take you though this problem.

Answer 5

Hi,

I am Sumit, an Independent advisor and a Microsoft MVP here to help. Regarding your issue,

The following steps outline the steps to fix Windows failing to boot and you can boot to the advanced startup options.

http://www.yourwindowsguide.com/2017/05/fix-win...

Please let us know if you need any assistance.

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