Winload Exe File Replace

Compatible with Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP and 2000

If booting freezes or you get stuck forever in the Windows Recovery Environment then you need to manually restore the automatically created backups for bootmgr and winload.exe. The main goal is to copy 'bootmgr1' to 'bootmgr' (at the root of some partition) and 'winload1.exe' to 'winload.exe' (in Windowssystem32).

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Overview of Winload.exe

What Is Winload.exe?

Winload.exe is a type of EXE file associated with MSDN Disc 3613 developed by Microsoft for the Windows Operating System. The latest known version of Winload.exe is 1.0.0.0, which was produced for Windows. This EXE file carries a popularity rating of 1 stars and a security rating of 'UNKNOWN'.

What Are EXE Files?

EXE ('executable') files, such as winload.exe, are files that contain step-by-step instructions that a computer follows to carry out a function. When you 'double-click' an EXE file, your computer automatically executes these instructions designed by a software developer (eg. Microsoft) to run a program (eg. MSDN Disc 3613) on your PC.

Every software application on your PC uses an executable file - your web browser, word processor, spreadsheet program, etc. - making it one of the most useful kinds of files in the Windows operating system. Without executable files like winload.exe, you wouldn't be able to use any programs on your PC.

Why Do I Have EXE Errors?

Because of their usefulness and ubiquity, EXE files are commonly used as a method of delivery for virus / malware infection. Often, viruses will be disguised as a benign EXE file (such as winload.exe) and distributed through SPAM email or malicious websites, which can then infect your computer when executed (eg. when you double-click the EXE file).

In addition, viruses can infect, replace, or corrupt existing EXE files, which can then lead to error messages when MSDN Disc 3613 or related programs are executed. Thus, any executable files that you download to your PC should be scanned for viruses before opening - even if you think it is from a reputable source.

When Do EXE Errors Occur?

EXE errors, such as those associated with winload.exe, most often occur during computer startup, program startup, or while trying to use a specific function in your program (eg. printing).


Common Winload.exe Error Messages

The most common winload.exe errors that can appear on a Windows-based computer are:

  • 'Winload.exe Application Error.'
  • 'Winload.exe is not a valid Win32 application.'
  • 'Winload.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.'
  • 'Cannot find winload.exe.'
  • 'Winload.exe not found.'
  • 'Error starting program: winload.exe.'
  • 'Winload.exe is not running.'
  • 'Winload.exe failed.'
  • 'Faulting Application Path: winload.exe.'

These EXE error messages can appear during program installation, while a winload.exe-related software program (eg. MSDN Disc 3613) is running, during Windows startup or shutdown, or even during the installation of the Windows operating system. Keeping track of when and where your winload.exe error occurs is a critical piece of information in troubleshooting the problem.

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If one is missing or has a corrupted winload.exe - and winload~1.exe, winloadOLD.exe, etc. do not work - what can you do to regenerate it? (Such as after a failed logon screen customization.)

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2 Answers

sfc /scannow - should do. Eventually offline scan from recovery CD/USB if you cannot boot.

Winload Exe File ReplaceWindows system32 winload exe download

winload.exe is a system protected file and has full access only by 'Trusted Installer'.I would not use simple copying, renaming, moving this critical system file !

System32

Copies of winload.exe can be found in:

  1. windowssystem32boot
  2. windowswinsxs subfolders (found in 6 subfolders on my Win 7/64 SP1 system).

The default system loader is 'windowssystem32winload.exe'.

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In my case, I renamed

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I know, it sounds rediculous, the file has a VERY different size, but at least, I could boot into my installation again and go on form there.

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