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Hi Reuah,
I am Sumit here to assist you with this question.
You probably need to update BIOS before running a new version of Windows 10. Doing so could make the USB Media work.
Have you checked for that?
Keep us posted.
Windows Boot Error (winload.efi corruption) - Blocks Updates, Recovery, Reset Options
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\windows\system32\winload.efi is missing or corrupted. Error code 0xc0000225.
I can boot into Windows 10, but cannot update (stuck on version 1909), cannot boot into command prompt in Advanced Options, cannot boot to USB with MediaCreationTool created 22H2 update (PC restarts and goes to original error screen). Windows 10 Update Assistant results in error due to same winload.efi issue. It is not even possible to clean install windows/reset my computer as the same error occurs.
From what I have gathered on my own, I need to be able to repair BCD to resolve this issue. However, I cannot access the CMD prompt in the Advanced Options boot screen, as I am returned to the original blue 0xc0000225 error screen when trying to launch CMD. From this error screen I can only enter my Asus BIOS, and boot normally. All other options result in a return to the error screen.
I am completely fine with any options that wipe my PC, I have already backed up my files. Thanks in advance for any help at all. I am lost on what to do from this point.
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Install and upgrade
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