Windows Boot Loader Repair

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Use bootable disk to repair EFI bootloader on Windows 10/8/7
Fix EFI bootloader in Windows 7 (2 Methods)
Repair EFI bootloader in Windows 10/8 (2 Methods)

Are you having boot problems in your computer with the EFI bootloader? Having problems in your EFI bootloader that you are unable to boot Window system such as Windows 10, 8 or 7 smoothly in your PC? Here in this article, we'll provide you with effective solutions here to help you directly repair EFI bootloader and fix EFI boot errors in Windows 10/8/7. You can follow below methods to fix and repair EFI bootloader:

Use bootable disk to repair EFI bootloader for Windows 10/8/7. If you are having Windows EFI bootloader problems and unable to boot computer smoothly in Windows 10/8/7, don't worry. Professional partition manager software will support you to create a bootable disk to repair corrupted EFI bootloader without any problems. To restore the Master Boot Record, type the following command and hit Enter. This command writes a new Windows-compatible Master Boot Record (based on whatever version of Windows you’re using) to the boot sector without overwriting the existing partition table. It’s a good start for repairing boot loader errors resulting from file corruption.

Note: If you prefer to fix EFI bootloader in Windows 10/8/7 with an easy but effective way, you can try Method 1 to apply professional partition manager software for help;
If you prefer free method and you are quite familiar with Windows system management jobs, Method 2 or 3 will guide you to fix EFI boot in Window 10/8/7 then.

Method 1. Use bootable disk to repair EFI bootloader on Windows 10/8/7

If you are having Windows EFI bootloader problems and unable to boot computer smoothly in Windows 10/8/7, don't worry. Professional partition manager software will support you to create a bootable disk to repair corrupted EFI bootloader without any problems. You may Google EaseUS Partition Master online or directly click below download button to get this partition manager software for fixing Windows 10/8/7 EFI bootloader:

Now let's see how to fix Windows 10/8/7 EFI bootloader issue with EaseUS Partition Master:

Step 1: Create a WinPE bootable disk.

1. Download and launch EaseUS Partition Master on a new PC which runs the same system as yours.

2. Click 'WinPE Creator' on the toolbar. And select to create the bootable disk on a USB drive. If your computer has a CD/DVD drive, you can also create the bootable disk to CD/DVD.

3. Click 'Proceed' to finish the process.

Step 2: Rebuild MBR.

1. Connect the bootable USB or CD/DVD to your PC.

2. Press 'Del' when you are restarting the computer. Boot your computer from 'Removable Devices' or 'CD-ROM Drive'. And then EaseUS Partition Master will run automatically.

3. Right-click the disk whose MBR is damaged. Choose 'Rebuild MBR' to continue.

4. Select the type of MBR with the current operating system. Then, click 'OK'.

5. Click the 'Execute 1 Operation' button at the top-left corner and click 'Apply' to build the MBR. After that, your computer can boot normally again.

After this, you can set BIOS boot order from your PC again.

Notice:
If you lose some important files or data in the system partition after fixing EFI and rebooting system, don't worry. You can apply professional data recovery software - EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard to restore all your lost data with ease.

Method 2. Fix EFI bootloader in Windows 7

The ways to fix EFI bootloader are very different with or without Installation Media. Let's see how to fix EFI bootloader in Windows 7 with or without Installation Media:

2.1 Fix Windows 7 EFI bootloader with Installation Media

If you have the Installation Media, follow below tips to fix EFI boot in Windows 7:

  • Insert Windows 7 Installation Media (DVD/USB etc.) in your PC.
  • Restart PC and boot from Installation Media > Select 'Repair Your Computer' > Select operating system and click next;
  • Choose Command Prompt > Type below command orders and hit Enter each time:

diskpart
sel disk 0
list vol

  • Verify the EFI partition is using FAT32 file system and assign a drive letter to it > Type command and hit Enter each time:

sel vol
assign letter=:EFIMicrosoftBoot
bootrec /fixboot

After all these steps, you can then reboot PC, setting boot order from PC in BIOS.

2.2 Fix Windows 7 EFI bootloader without Installation Media

If you don't have Installation Media, here below tips shall help you to fix EFI bootloader in Windows 7 then:

Windows Boot Loader Repair
  • Restart PC and tab F8 till the Windows Splash Screen appears;
  • Select Repair your computer > Select Command Prompt from Recovery Options;
  • Type below command orders and hit Enter each time:

diskpart
sel disk 0
list vol

  • Verify if the EFI partition is using the FAT32 file system and assign a drive letter to it > Type below command orders and hit Enter each time:

sel vol
assign letter=:EFIMicrosoftBoot
bootrec /fixboot

  • Rebuild BCD store, type below orders in CMD and hit Enter each time:
Windows Boot Loader RepairBoot

ren BCD BCD.old
bcdboot c:Windows /l en-us /s

If you are a Windows 10, 8.1 or 8 user, relax, in Method 3, you'll find suitable solutions to fix EFI bootloader in Windows 10/8.1/8 with ease.

Windows 10 Boot Manager Repair Tool

Method 3. Repair EFI bootloader in Windows 10/8

Windows 10/8.1/8 users can also have two access to fix repair EFI bootloader with or without Installation Media. You may choose to fix this problem on your own:

3.1 Repair Windows 10/8 EFI bootloader with Installation Media

  • Insert Installation Media with PC and restart to boot from the Media;
  • For Windows 8.1/8 users:

Windows Boot Manager Repair Software

Select 'Repair Your Computer' > 'Troubleshoot' > 'Command Prompt'.

  • For Windows 10 users:

Select 'Repair Your Computer' > 'Troubleshoot' > 'Advanced Options' > 'Command Prompt'.

  • Type below command orders and hit Enter each time:

diskpart
sel disk 0
list vol

  • Verify the EFI partition is using FAT32 file system and assign a drive letter to it > Type command and hit Enter each time:

sel vol
assign letter=:EFIMicrosoftBoot
bootrec /fixboot

3.2 Repair Windows 10/8 EFI bootloader without Installation Media

If you don't have Installation Media for Windows 10/8.1/8, follow below guide to repair Windows 10/8.1/8 EFI bootloader without Installation Media:

  • Restart PC and tab F8 till Windows Splash Screen appears.
  • Select Repair your computer > Click Command Prompt from Troubleshoot.
  • Type below command orders and hit Enter each time:

diskpart
sel disk 0
list vol

Windows Boot Manager Repair Without Disc

  • Verify if the EFI partition is using the FAT32 file system and assign a drive letter to it > Type below command orders and hit Enter each time:

Windows Boot Manager Repair Disk

sel vol
assign letter=:EFIMicrosoftBoot
bootrec /fixboot

  • Rebuild BCD store, type below orders in CMD and hit Enter each time:

ren BCD BCD.old
bcdboot c:Windows /l en-us /s