Corrupted Bootloader on ASUS K55A - HI5014L cant dual boot.

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  1. Posts : 18
    Win 7 Ultim x64
       #1

    Corrupted Bootloader on ASUS K55A - HI5014L cant dual boot.


    I have ASUS K55A - HI5014L laptop that came with UEFI win8 x64
    I primarily use win7 x64, its setup as dual boot via (disabled EUFI and launch csm)


    i've corrupted my dual-boot options by pressing multiple f1-f12 keys on start up, i couldnt boot anything (if i recall correctly it said it was missing something)

    I was able to get into win7 with

    bcdboot C:\Windows /l en-gb /s B: /f ALL from bootable usb

    then i tried to reset bcd settings with EasyBCD software, which recreated 4 entires in bootloader, successfully

    Code:
    Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7600]
    Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation.  All rights reserved.
    
    
    C:\Users\Administrator>bcdedit
    
    
    Windows Boot Manager
    --------------------
    identifier              {bootmgr}
    device                  boot
    description             Windows Boot Manager
    locale                  en-US
    inherit                 {globalsettings}
    default                 {default}
    resumeobject            {1f8184a2-14de-11df-9734-f08c6d8c50b0}
    displayorder            {default}
                            {aea50cdf-4ba3-11e3-b02d-08606e0fb7bc}
    toolsdisplayorder       {memdiag}
    timeout                 10
    displaybootmenu         Yes
    
    
    Windows Boot Loader
    -------------------
    identifier              {default}
    device                  partition=C:
    path                    \Windows\system32\winload.exe
    description             7
    locale                  en-US
    osdevice                partition=C:
    systemroot              \Windows
    
    
    Windows Boot Loader
    -------------------
    identifier              {aea50cdf-4ba3-11e3-b02d-08606e0fb7bc}
    device                  partition=D:
    path                    \Windows\system32\winload.exe
    description             8
    locale                  en-US
    osdevice                partition=D:
    systemroot              \Windows
    However
    I'm still loading directly into Windows 7 without a menu poping up for 10 seconds .... as if
    "bcdboot c:\Windows /l en-gb /s b: /f ALL" still preceding.

    I've been reading to recreate bcd but they all refer to "c:\boot\bcd". I have same file structure only in system partition

    A:\Boot\BCD

    and there are other several BCD folder locations

    A:\EFI\ASUS\BCD
    A:\EFI\Microsoft\Boot\BCD

    C:\EFI\Microsoft\Boot\BCD

    Code:
    DISKPART> list volume
    Code:
    Volume ###  Ltr  Label        Fs     Type        Size     Status     Info
      ----------  ---  -----------  -----  ----------  -------  ---------  --------
      Volume 0     A   SYSTEM       FAT32  Partition    300 MB  Healthy    System
      Volume 1     D   Win8           NTFS   Partition     93 GB  Healthy    Pagefile
      Volume 2     C   Win7             NTFS   Partition    351 GB  Healthy    Boot
      Volume 3     F   Restore      NTFS   Partition     20 GB  Healthy
      Volume 4         Recovery     NTFS   Partition    900 MB  Healthy    Hidden
    BCD is new to me and Im struggling with the concept, step by step instructions, would be greatly appreciated


    Should I re-enable EUFI ... then do bcdboot D:\Windows /l en-gb /s B: /f ALL from usb to boot into win8 then restore bcdedit with EasyBCD, then if i get start up options disable eufi again?
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  2.    #2

    You'lll not be able to boot into Win8 if you've enabled CSM unless there is a "UEFI Boot First" choice and you install to UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) - Install Windows 7 with - Windows 7 Forums.

    This is the same on any preinstalled Win8 laptop if you want to Dual Boot with extant Win8: You must shrink C to create your Dual Boot partition, reboot into BIOS setup to disable Secure Boot and then either set CSM to "Both" mode or "Enabled UEFI Boot First." Then you should be able to install to the partition created in order to Dual Boot.

    If you're using a flash stick installer make sure to use UEFI Bootable USB Flash Drive - Create in Windows Option 1 to format the stick correctly.

    If this fails post back the exact error message and at what step of install. Then check your choices in BIOS setup to let us know how they may vary since every BIOS is different and are being updated regularly.

    You can also delete all partitions during the UEFI install or to Bypass UEFI to Install WIn7
    in CSM/Legacy mode, then Clean Install Windows 7 first, then Clean Install - Windows 8 second to get a Dual Boot with superior Clean Installs instead of the bloated Eight preinstall.
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  3. Posts : 18
    Win 7 Ultim x64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    gregrocker said:
    You'lll not be able to boot into Win8 if you've enabled CSM unless there is a "UEFI Boot First" choice and you install to UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) - Install Windows 7 with - Windows 7 Forums.

    This is the same on any preinstalled Win8 laptop if you want to Dual Boot with extant Win8: You must shrink C to create your Dual Boot partition, reboot into BIOS setup to disable Secure Boot and then either set CSM to "Both" mode or "Enabled UEFI Boot First." Then you should be able to install to the partition created in order to Dual Boot.

    If you're using a flash stick installer make sure to use UEFI Bootable USB Flash Drive - Create in Windows Option 1 to format the stick correctly.

    If this fails post back the exact error message and at what step of install. Then check your choices in BIOS setup to let us know how they may vary since every BIOS is different and are being updated regularly.
    greg i realize i posed in installation and setup subsection but thats the only one i thought would have the experts that know about booting... the setup is already running win8 and win7 successfully... i however one day pressed too many f1-f12 keys at start up not knowing which one was to get a usb recognized and this action magically corrupted bootloader....

    im reading right now thru
    Vista Bootloader Restored but still no Dual Boot Screen with suggestion to use VisualBCD editor. Its showing me i have {fwbootmgr} and {bootmgr} so im thinking the firmware bootmanager is whats making a straight boot into win7 since i used
    bcdboot C:\Windows /l en-gb /s B: /f ALL - the /f all updated the UEFI firmware/NVRAM

    To me it seems that {bootmgr} is being completely ignored, if i delete {fwbootmgr} will the system still function and fall back to {bootmgr}?

    If I right click on {fwbootmgr} i have option to create missing windows loaders but if i use that im thinking the {bootmgr} will still be ignored... so if i do any changes later on inside windows with bcdedit for example they will not register.

    OR if i delete {bootmgr} will windows command in cmd like bcdedit write to {fwbootmgr}?


    There is also a repair menu.


    *Update*
    I found this line
    Bcdedit /set {FWbootmgr} displayorder {Bootmgr} /addfirst

    Its suppose to update the BCD firmware entry settings to reference the Windows Boot Manager as the first boot option, is this the right track?
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    Last edited by eltranced; 18 Jan 2014 at 23:50.
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  4. Posts : 18
    Win 7 Ultim x64
    Thread Starter
       #4

    So i just tried a few mensioned above, none of them worked... I came across bcdedit /enum firmware
    My {fwbootmgr} timeout is 0, wonder if I give it seconds I will see {bootmgr} but cant find documentation on how to do it to fwbootmgr. bcdedit /timeout only does it to bootmgr



    Code:
    C:\Users\Administrator>bcdedit /enum firmware
    
    Firmware Boot Manager
    ---------------------
    identifier              {fwbootmgr}
    displayorder            {bootmgr}
                            {9090be8e-4d7c-11e3-b2e3-08606e0fb7bc}
    timeout                 0
    
    Windows Boot Manager
    --------------------
    identifier              {bootmgr}
    device                  partition=\Device\HarddiskVolume2
    path                    \EFI\Microsoft\Boot\bootmgfw.efi
    description             Windows Boot Manager
    locale                  en-us
    inherit                 {globalsettings}
    default                 {default}
    resumeobject            {9090be92-4d7c-11e3-b2e3-08606e0fb7bc}
    displayorder            {default}
                            {9090be91-4d7c-11e3-b2e3-08606e0fb7bc}
                            {9bde5715-4ba3-11e3-b02d-08606e0fb7bc}
                            {aea50cdf-4ba3-11e3-b02d-08606e0fb7bc}
                            {0e91efe7-b3e0-415e-b9d4-1d910d184fb0}
    toolsdisplayorder       {memdiag}
    timeout                 30
    
    Firmware Application (101fffff)
    -------------------------------
    identifier              {9090be8e-4d7c-11e3-b2e3-08606e0fb7bc}
    device                  partition=\Device\HarddiskVolume1
    path                    \EFI\Microsoft\Boot\bootmgfw.efi
    description             Windows Boot Manager
    EDIT:
    found the command for fw's timeout... but ended up just a blank screen
    bcdedit /set {fwbootmgr} timeout 15
    Last edited by eltranced; 19 Jan 2014 at 01:15.
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  5. Posts : 18
    Win 7 Ultim x64
    Thread Starter
       #5

    I'm ready to nuke fwbootmgr with "bcdedit /delete {fwbootmgr} /f" can someone tell me if that will brick my system?
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  6. Posts : 18
    Win 7 Ultim x64
    Thread Starter
       #6

    is firmware boot picking firmware application or my windows boot manager set up incorrectly?

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  7.    #7

    From Win7 remove all other entries in EasyBCD Edit tab.

    Then add Win8 again.

    If this fails boot the Win7 installation media or System Repair Disk to confirm that Win7 or it's 100mb Sytem Reserved partition (preferred) is the Partition Marked Active, then run Startup Repair - Run 3 Separate Times to see if it corrects anything so that the Dual Boot again is working or can be added by EasyBCD.

    If this fails since you can boot into Win7 running a Repair Install should reconfigure a Dual Boot menu.

    If this fails, change the Active flag to Win8 to boot into the Win8 installation Media to run a Windows 8 Automatic Repair.

    If Win8 starts without a Dual Boot menu, try installing EasyBCD to add 7, or run a Refresh.
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  8. Posts : 11,408
    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
       #8

    Is this a OEM manufacturer's PC with Pre-installed Windows 8?

    1) Downgrade to Windows 7.
    Downgrade Windows 8 to Windows 7
    Warning you must have the UEFI/BIOS firmware setting in Step Three set.

    Make sure you read the NOTE at Step three.

    2) If Using a USB Pen drive on a PC with a UEFI BIOS.
    USB Pen drive need to be formatted to FAT32 as in
    UEFI Bootable USB Flash Drive - Create in Windows
    Take note of Step 11 for Windows 7.
    Also you will need to use a USB 2.0 port, as there are no USB 3.0 drivers in Windows 7.
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  9. Posts : 18
    Win 7 Ultim x64
    Thread Starter
       #9

    I found EasyBCD to be kinda buggy and wrong like adding winload.exe instead of winload.efi. so I used it with combination of Visual BCD Editor. But I also cheated (because i totally screwed everything up and couldnt boot back, bcdboot that got me out of jam last time was throwing error ) and installed second w7 thru eufi modded usb.. it created a a new fat32 100mb system partition and gave me a working windows boot manager that i could add entries to. Only right now cant boot into w8 .. get signature error "windows cannot very the digital signature of this file" on \windows\system32\winload.efi" i added that manually so that could be wrong directory or file...

    btw couldnt do "active" flag as i have all gpt partitions
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  10.    #10

    How do you have only GPT partitions if as you say in your first post you disabled UEFI and enabled CSM to install normally. That can only be done to an MBR disk for which the repairs I gave you are known-good fixes thousands of times over here.
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