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EFI - Full repair needed?
I've already found a few posts here that explain how to repair the EFI partition. How to do that is not my question. Q1: Is this just windows being stupid? (if yes skip Q2) Q2: Should I ev...
Boot with Windows installation media or Linux Live USB.
Access command line or recovery options.
Use the bootrec /fixboot and bootrec /rebuildbcd commands (Windows) or the efibootmgr command (Linux) to manage boot items.
Corrupt files:
Back up important data.
Rebuild or reinstall the boot loader.
Partitioning problems:
Use disk management tools to recreate or resize the EFI partition.
Boot Configuration Data (BCD) problems:
Rebuild the BCD using a recovery tool and command prompt.
Update firmware:
Check and update the BIOS/UEFI.
Generalized steps to repair EFI:
Backup Data: Backup important data before operation.
Create recovery media: Make a Windows or Linux recovery USB/DVD.