Solved Cant start Win 7 after BIOS update - winload.efi error

howster

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Hi Guys,
I have multiple OS installed and after a standard BIOS update all my OS except Win 7 Pro 64 will boot. I get the error similar to Solved system32\winload.efi Status 0xC0000428 error

i.e
\windows.~bt\windows\system32\winload.efi
Status 0xC0000428
The digital signature for this file could not be verified

Here is my BCDEdit /enum

Code:
D:\WINDOWS\system32>BCDEdit /enum

Windows Boot Manager
--------------------
identifier              {bootmgr}
device                  partition=\Device\HarddiskVolume6
path                    \EFI\Microsoft\Boot\bootmgfw.efi
description             Windows Boot Manager
locale                  en-US
inherit                 {globalsettings}
default                 {default}
resumeobject            {f70bf587-5970-11e5-a45c-ff4a625ade9b}
displayorder            {current}
                        {5e8aa277-7437-11e4-be50-c944a73f9204}
                        {5e8aa273-7437-11e4-be50-c944a73f9204}
                        {5e8aa26f-7437-11e4-be50-c944a73f9204}
                        {default}
toolsdisplayorder       {memdiag}
timeout                 10

Windows Boot Loader
-------------------
identifier              {current}
device                  partition=D:
path                    \WINDOWS\system32\winload.efi
description             Windows 10
locale                  en-US
inherit                 {bootloadersettings}
recoverysequence        {f70bf589-5970-11e5-a45c-ff4a625ade9b}
recoveryenabled         Yes
isolatedcontext         Yes
allowedinmemorysettings 0x15000075
osdevice                partition=D:
systemroot              \WINDOWS
resumeobject            {f70bf587-5970-11e5-a45c-ff4a625ade9b}
nx                      OptIn
bootmenupolicy          Standard

Windows Boot Loader
-------------------
identifier              {5e8aa277-7437-11e4-be50-c944a73f9204}
device                  partition=M:
path                    \Windows\system32\winload.efi
description             Windows Server 2012 R2
locale                  en-US
inherit                 {bootloadersettings}
recoverysequence        {5e8aa278-7437-11e4-be50-c944a73f9204}
recoveryenabled         Yes
isolatedcontext         Yes
allowedinmemorysettings 0x15000075
osdevice                partition=M:
systemroot              \Windows
resumeobject            {5e8aa276-7437-11e4-be50-c944a73f9204}
nx                      OptOut

Windows Boot Loader
-------------------
identifier              {5e8aa273-7437-11e4-be50-c944a73f9204}
device                  partition=L:
path                    \Windows\system32\winload.efi
description             Windows Server 2008 R2
locale                  en-US
inherit                 {bootloadersettings}
recoverysequence        {5e8aa274-7437-11e4-be50-c944a73f9204}
recoveryenabled         Yes
osdevice                partition=L:
systemroot              \Windows
resumeobject            {5e8aa272-7437-11e4-be50-c944a73f9204}
nx                      OptOut

Windows Boot Loader
-------------------
identifier              {5e8aa26f-7437-11e4-be50-c944a73f9204}
device                  partition=K:
path                    \Windows\system32\winload.efi
description             Windows 8.1
locale                  en-US
inherit                 {bootloadersettings}
recoverysequence        {5e8aa270-7437-11e4-be50-c944a73f9204}
recoveryenabled         Yes
isolatedcontext         Yes
allowedinmemorysettings 0x15000075
osdevice                partition=K:
systemroot              \Windows
resumeobject            {5e8aa26e-7437-11e4-be50-c944a73f9204}
nx                      OptIn
bootmenupolicy          Standard

Windows Boot Loader
-------------------
identifier              {default}
device                  partition=C:
path                    \Windows\system32\winload.efi
description             Windows 7
locale                  en-US
inherit                 {bootloadersettings}
recoverysequence        {5e8aa26c-7437-11e4-be50-c944a73f9204}
recoveryenabled         Yes
osdevice                partition=C:
systemroot              \Windows
resumeobject            {5e8aa26a-7437-11e4-be50-c944a73f9204}
nx                      OptIn

...but I dont see a set up section like the other user so I cant delete same. When I try and use my Win 7 discs I get an incompatibility pop up?

Any idea of a fix? I also tried
bootrec /fixmbr
bootrec /fixboot
bootrec /rebuildBCD
...last command didnt execute. I have Win 7,10,server 2008, server 2012 on the PC and all worked pre BIOS update.
Thanks

Error screenshot

https://imgur.com/a/UpAoT
 

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Win 7 Pro 64bitProcessor a 4.70 gigahertz AMD FX -9590 Eight...G.SKILL Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 2...GIGABYTE GV-R929XOC-4GD Radeon R9 290X 4GB 51...
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
Win 7 Pro 64bit
CPU
Processor a 4.70 gigahertz AMD FX -9590 Eight-Core
Motherboard
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 Rev 1.xx
Memory
G.SKILL Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pi
Graphics Card(s)
GIGABYTE GV-R929XOC-4GD Radeon R9 290X 4GB 512-Bit
Hard Drives
Samsung SSD 840 EVO 500GB
ST1000DM003-1CH162 [Hard drive] (1000.20 GB)
WDC WD10EZEX-08M2NA0 [Hard drive] (1000.20 GB)
Antivirus
Vipre
Browser
Chrome

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Win 7 Pro 64bitProcessor a 4.70 gigahertz AMD FX -9590 Eight...G.SKILL Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 2...GIGABYTE GV-R929XOC-4GD Radeon R9 290X 4GB 51...
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
Win 7 Pro 64bit
CPU
Processor a 4.70 gigahertz AMD FX -9590 Eight-Core
Motherboard
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 Rev 1.xx
Memory
G.SKILL Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pi
Graphics Card(s)
GIGABYTE GV-R929XOC-4GD Radeon R9 290X 4GB 512-Bit
Hard Drives
Samsung SSD 840 EVO 500GB
ST1000DM003-1CH162 [Hard drive] (1000.20 GB)
WDC WD10EZEX-08M2NA0 [Hard drive] (1000.20 GB)
Antivirus
Vipre
Browser
Chrome

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  • At a glance

    Windows 7 HP 64i5 6600K - 800MHz to 4200MHz4+4G GSkill DDR4 3000IG - Intel 530
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
    custom build
    OS
    Windows 7 HP 64
    CPU
    i5 6600K - 800MHz to 4200MHz
    Motherboard
    GA-Z170-HD3P
    Memory
    4+4G GSkill DDR4 3000
    Graphics Card(s)
    IG - Intel 530
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 226BW
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    (1) -1 SM951 – 128GB M.2 AHCI PCIe SSD drive for Windows 7 and Lubuntu
    (2) -1 WD SATA 3 - 1T for Data
    (3) -1 WD SATA 3 - 1T for backup
    PSU
    Thermaltake 450W TR2 gold
    Keyboard
    Old and good Chicony mechanical keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech mX performance - 9 buttons (had to disable some)
    Internet Speed
    500Mb/s
    Browser
    Firefox 64
    Other Info
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    Windows 7 Proi7-4500U 800MHz to 3.0GHz(4+4)G DDR3 1600IG intel 4400 + NVIDIA GeForce GT 745M
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model Number
    Asus Q550LF
    OS
    Windows 7 Pro
    CPU
    i7-4500U 800MHz to 3.0GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus Q550LF
    Memory
    (4+4)G DDR3 1600
    Graphics Card(s)
    IG intel 4400 + NVIDIA GeForce GT 745M
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG Display LP156WF4-SPH1
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    BX500 120G SSD for Windows and programs +
    1T HDD for data
    Internet Speed
    500 Mb/s
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    TinyWall firewall
So the fix was to change setting from UEFI to "Other OS " as per screenshot:

Z1jqBSO.jpg
 
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My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Win 7 Pro 64bitProcessor a 4.70 gigahertz AMD FX -9590 Eight...G.SKILL Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 2...GIGABYTE GV-R929XOC-4GD Radeon R9 290X 4GB 51...
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
Win 7 Pro 64bit
CPU
Processor a 4.70 gigahertz AMD FX -9590 Eight-Core
Motherboard
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 Rev 1.xx
Memory
G.SKILL Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pi
Graphics Card(s)
GIGABYTE GV-R929XOC-4GD Radeon R9 290X 4GB 512-Bit
Hard Drives
Samsung SSD 840 EVO 500GB
ST1000DM003-1CH162 [Hard drive] (1000.20 GB)
WDC WD10EZEX-08M2NA0 [Hard drive] (1000.20 GB)
Antivirus
Vipre
Browser
Chrome
Well done.
Windows UEFI is the same as Secure Boot. Only win 10, Win 8.1 and Linux are compatible with Secure boot.
 

My Computers My Computers

  • At a glance

    Windows 7 HP 64i5 6600K - 800MHz to 4200MHz4+4G GSkill DDR4 3000IG - Intel 530
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
    custom build
    OS
    Windows 7 HP 64
    CPU
    i5 6600K - 800MHz to 4200MHz
    Motherboard
    GA-Z170-HD3P
    Memory
    4+4G GSkill DDR4 3000
    Graphics Card(s)
    IG - Intel 530
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 226BW
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    (1) -1 SM951 – 128GB M.2 AHCI PCIe SSD drive for Windows 7 and Lubuntu
    (2) -1 WD SATA 3 - 1T for Data
    (3) -1 WD SATA 3 - 1T for backup
    PSU
    Thermaltake 450W TR2 gold
    Keyboard
    Old and good Chicony mechanical keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech mX performance - 9 buttons (had to disable some)
    Internet Speed
    500Mb/s
    Browser
    Firefox 64
    Other Info
    TinyWall firewall
  • At a glance

    Windows 7 Proi7-4500U 800MHz to 3.0GHz(4+4)G DDR3 1600IG intel 4400 + NVIDIA GeForce GT 745M
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model Number
    Asus Q550LF
    OS
    Windows 7 Pro
    CPU
    i7-4500U 800MHz to 3.0GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus Q550LF
    Memory
    (4+4)G DDR3 1600
    Graphics Card(s)
    IG intel 4400 + NVIDIA GeForce GT 745M
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG Display LP156WF4-SPH1
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    BX500 120G SSD for Windows and programs +
    1T HDD for data
    Internet Speed
    500 Mb/s
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    TinyWall firewall
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