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How to fix Winload.efi errors on Windows 10/11

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Sometimes,Windows 10users may get the error message The application has failed to start because its side-by-side configuration is incorrect.

Please see the application event log or use the command-line sxstrace.exe tool for more detail.

Users also reported other similar errors caused by the same problem and luckily have the same solution:

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Thiserrorusually occurs when users launch an app after installing the latest Windows updates. So, basically when you have these sorts of issues, you might want to try a system refresh or a system restore.

The only issue is that when users try to perform a system restore or refresh, they get thewinload.efi fileerror.

There’s no need to panic — in this article, we’ll show you how you canfix the winload.efierrorin the shortest time possible.Fixing the winload.efierrorcode requires you to boot from theWindows 10Installation Media disk and follow the steps listed below in the order they are described.

Also, if you do not have an installation media disk forWindows 10, follow the last method listed in this article to get your system up and running.

How can I fix Windows 10 winload.efi errors?

1. Refresh your PC

2. Run System Restore

Note:Before attempting this step, please create a backup copy of your files and folders.

3. Create your own Windows 10 Installation Media

If you do not have aWindows 10Installation Media disk, follow the steps below.

4. Disable Secure Boot

If you own a UEFI computer, try disabling Secure Boot. This setting can sometimes prevent your computer from actually accessing the winload.efi file.

For more information on how to disable this feature, go to your device manufacturer’s website. The UEFI UI is different for every computer mode.

Once you have located and disabled the UEFI setting, exit the user interface, and restart your computer.

5. Check your disk for errors

Diskerrorsand faulty files may also trigger the winload.efi error code. The quickest and safest way to fix this problem is by checking for disk forerrors. Here are the steps to follow:

If you do not use the /f parameter, chkdsk displays a message informing your that the file needs to be fixed, but it does not fix anyerrors.

To repair physical issues, run the /r parameter as well.

6. Disable antivirus/ firewall protection

If nothing worked, try disabling antivirus andfirewall protectionto see if this workaround can fix your problem.

Don’t forget to turn your antivirus and firewall back on as soon as you launched the problematic app.

There you have a few methods to fix your winload.efi error code inWindows 10.

If you do have more questions regarding this subject, you can post a comment in the section below. We will try to help you as soon as possible.

How to fix Winload.efi errors on Windows 10/11#

How can I fix Windows 10 winload.efi errors?#

1. Refresh your PC#

2. Run System Restore#

3. Create your own Windows 10 Installation Media#

4. Disable Secure Boot#

5. Check your disk for errors#

6. Disable antivirus/ firewall protection#