/windows/system32/winload.exe

Originally Posted by Chris82

I can install Windows 7 without any problems... my problem has just recently appeared though... I get this winload.exe error on boot up.. the only way i can get around it.. is by just putting the install dvd into the drive..

Not actually booting to the dvd... but just having it in the drive... this is very confusing for me

He Chris,
I have exactly this problem.
Did you solve it yet?

Originally Posted by varkeyeldo

I've downloaded the windows 7x 86 version and burnt the ISO file to a DVD. Then restarted the computer and got the error
after "Windows is loading files"

File : /windows/system32/winload.exe

Status : 0xc0000001

Info : the selected entry could not be loaded


Please help..

Thank you..

Hello!

I get the same error while trying to boot Windows 7

I have 4 partitions on my Acer-Notebook, the first (primary) is Windows XP and on the last (logical) I installed Windows 7 (90-days-Trial Enterprise). I have no problems to start XP, but I´m not able to start Windows 7.
The things I´ve already tried:
- burn the DVD a second time (on another PC) and install again (still got this error)
- change DVD-drive and install again (still got this error)
- try to repair installation with the Windows 7 DVD (still got this error)
- install Windows 7 in Virtual PC (on another PC) with the ISO-file (it works!)
- install Windows 7 with this DVD on another PC (it works!)

Because of the last 2 tests, the ISO and the DVD work correct!
I don´t know what I else can do to get Windows 7 to work...

Has anybody an idea? Can anybody help me?

Thanks!

Cheers Michel

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I'm have the same problem as pachi81, is there a solution to this?

Try installing and running the system with the bios set to fail safe default. Once you can get into your system successfully a few times then you can go back into your bios and reconfigure it.

I have found doing a startup repair from the dvd can fix this issue as well.

Also I have seen where windows needs the intel matrix storage driver (applies to only intel chipset motherboards) for systems with sata drives.

i cant even get to the install, if i boot from the disc it loads the files and then blue screen before i have the option of doing anything. i tried unplugging the harddrive with XP loaded on it, leaving only a freshly formated drive but it still crashes right after loading setup files.

You may have a hardware problem. Could you please post your specs.

Thanks

Intel(R) Pentium(R) D CPU 2.66GHz
NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS [Display adapter]
Maxtor 6V300F0 [Hard drive] (300.08 GB) -- drive 0 <-- sata drive
ST340016A [Hard drive] (40.02 GB) -- drive 1

there also is a onboard video card that im not using, ATI Radeon 200x
err not sure what motherboard i have.. AIDA32 says

--------[ Motherboard ]-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Motherboard Properties:
Motherboard ID 63-0100-000001-00101111-021506-RC410$RC410L
Motherboard Name Unknown
Front Side Bus Properties:
Bus Type Intel NetBurst
Bus Width 64-bit
Real Clock 133 MHz (QDR)
Effective Clock 533 MHz
Bandwidth 4266 MB/s

Remove the graphics card and try installing with the on board video.

Originally Posted by Chris82

I can install Windows 7 without any problems... my problem has just recently appeared though... I get this winload.exe error on boot up.. the only way i can get around it.. is by just putting the install dvd into the drive..

Not actually booting to the dvd... but just having it in the drive... this is very confusing for me

I have EXACTLY the same issue. What to do please anyone?
I also found an extra Vista operating system as well and don't know how to get rid of it. Help please anyone?
Thanks in advance...

Ok everyone, I had the same exact problem and here is what worked for me. I went to BIOS and changed my sata HDD drive options:

-LBA to Large mode/AUTO mode
-S.M.A.R.T enabled

At least this worked for me... And it's good to unplug your usb-drives or anything that is connected to your usb except mouse/keyboard during these startup problems...


My rig is:

AsRock 1600Twins DDR2/DDR3 S775
Intel E8500 (Boxed)
4Gb 1333mhz Kingston Value DDR3
Club 3D Radeon HD 4850 1Gb
WD Caviar Black 500Gb
Antec Sonata 3 (500W)