IO1 Initialization Failure

Question

I am getting the above error on the BSOD on a Windows 2016 Server machine after a Windows update. Any ideas on how to remedy?

Thanks!

Answer 1

Harware tests out OK.

Answer 2

Hi there,

The IO1_INITIALIZATION_FAILED error is about the I/O system failing for some reasons. More likely that this will happen if the system is configured differently, improper shutting down of the unit, or a different configured update.

Press F8 while booting your computer to access System Recovery options.
Click Troubleshoot.
Select Command Prompt.
Enter the following commands below, then press Enter after each command:
chkdsk c: /f
bootrec /fixmbr
bootrec /fixboot
bootrec /rebuildbcd
bcdboot c:\windows /s c:

Once done with the above commands, restart your computer and see if the problem is fixed.

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Answer 3

I tried each of those with no luck. Ultimately, I reinstalled Windows and so far, so good.

We did experience an abrupt shutdown of the unit due to a power outage and failed APC unit prior to the problem and I assume that the events might be related.

Thanks!

Answer 4

I had a same problem on two computers, distance of a week between them.

First one I've shuted down the computer on friday and monday when I wanted to open it I've finded the surprise. I couldn't even see the drives reinstall windows, had to disable vtm in bios. and that's how you loose a day of work.

On the second one, took a brake coffee breake ( about 25 min) and one more surprise. looked suspicious as the day before yesterday, I visited a mechanic and they had the seame problem on their computer. ( same error )

I've tried what Limitless Technology sugested, but on the line " bootrec /fixboot " got access denied.

Manged to do a system resore form a previous save that i didn't know i have.

When I booted up I could open Chrome and there is a windows update that dosen't want to install when rebooted ( KB5041585) and as well a .NET Framework that is with errors. As well there are a few programs that don't want to open shuch as Autodesk Fusion and others.

I don't know what happend but the my computers stared to run with delay after this event.