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bonirl
Bronze Contributor
Feb 06, 2026

How to Handle the Specified Module Could Not Be Found Prompt on Windows 11 Startup?

Upon startup, the system displays an error prompt stating "The specified module could not be found," affecting normal boot. How can I identify missing system files or erroneous startup items and safely resolve this issue?

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  • Mustafoan's avatar
    Mustafoan
    Copper Contributor

    The error message "The specified module could not be found" upon startup typically indicates that a system file or a startup item referencing a missing or corrupted module is causing the issue. To resolve this safely, you should identify the source of the problem and fix or remove the faulty component.

  • Houellebecq's avatar
    Houellebecq
    Iron Contributor

    The error message "The specified module could not be found" upon startup typically indicates that a system file or a driver component that is required during startup is missing or corrupted. This can affect boot stability and performance.