How to Fix the “Error Code: 0xc0000225” Blue Screen Issue

Have You Ever Encountered an Error Message Like This?

When you start your computer, instead of loading Windows, you see a blue screen with an error message like this:

Your PC couldn’t start properly.
The application or operating system couldn’t be loaded because a required file is missing or contains errors.
File: \windows\system32\winload.efi
Error code: 0xc0000225.

Don’t worry — you are not alone! This guide will help you fix the problem step by step. You can follow along even if you’re not a computer expert.

What Does This Error Mean?

This error happens when your computer can’t find a file it needs to start Windows. The missing file is usually related to the bootloader (the program that starts your operating system).

How to Fix It

Here are the steps to solve this problem:

1. Restart and Enter Recovery Mode

• On the blue screen, try pressing F1 to enter the Recovery Environment.
• If it doesn’t work, restart your computer and press F8, F2, or Del (depending on your computer model) while it is starting up. This should take you to the recovery menu.

2. Run Startup Repair

• Once you are in the recovery menu, select Startup Repair.
• Windows will try to fix…