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Error Code: 0xc0000001 During Startup After Installing Windows

Content Type: Error Messages   |   Article ID: 000095531   |   Last Reviewed: 10/21/2025
Description Resolution

Environment

Operating System

Windows 11* Family, Windows® 10 family
Windows operating system

Description

The error code 0xc0000001 appears after installing Windows with the error message:

"The application or operating system couldn't be loaded because a required file is missing or contains errors.

File/windows/system332/winload.exe."

Resolution

Windows must be reinstalled to correct this issue.

Download Windows® 10.

Download Windows 11*.

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