About this tag
The tag bootcode on WindowsForum.com covers issues related to system boot code errors, particularly when Windows fails to start or restart properly. Discussions include problems with boot code not being read or updated, often encountered during dual-boot setups or after installing backup software. Users report errors like 'Could not read the existing boot code from this volume' and 'No bootcode was successfully updated' when using tools like bootsect or EasyBCD. Other threads describe systems that hang on restart with a blank screen and no boot codes displayed, requiring a power cycle. These topics involve troubleshooting boot code corruption, BIOS updates, and boot sector repair for Windows Vista and later versions.
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    Windows 10 pc never restarts, requires power cycle

    ok, so i have a Z87M MSI board with 16gb of gddr 3 ram with a 4690k cpu. i also have tested with different cpu, ram and gpu with exact same results. Anytime i hit restart via the windows menu, it never restarts. it goes black and just sits there. the onboard troubleshot number says 00 and there...
    • LT72884
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    • 4690k bios black screen boot bootcode computer issues cpu gddr3 hardware testing motherboard msi pc maintenance power cycle ram restart tech support troubleshooting windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 10 It comes to this

    I was recently contacted by Outlook and told to reset my mail account because of possible security breaches and that it would be shut down for 30 days. I had tried telling them that many times before but no one listens. I was going to send them what follows but since I cant log in and corporate...
    • SilentSeeker
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    • admin rights bluetooth bootcode corporate digital license ethernet hacking insider installation issues malware outlook pro version security tech support ubuntu update wifi windows 10 windows 11
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows Vista Bootcode issue - Vista

    Hello Everyone, I can no longer boot into vista. After installing backup software that came with my new USB HDD, it hasn't worked. Oh, by the way, I do have an operable WinXP OS still working. Dual boot XP / Vista worked fine for months up til the above installation. I have been working on...
    • sn00ky
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    • backup boot issues bootcode dual boot easybcd startup repair usb drives vistabootpro windows vista windows xp
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support