Boot files corrupted

[sam2708273]

Checklist

• I have searched for existing issues/discussions and didn't find any similar ones.
• I haven't used any other scripts, tools or programs that might have caused this issue.

Windows version

Windows 11 25H2 26200.8039

Script mode/options

"Default mode"

Describe the issue

Running the debloat script resulted in a corrupted BCD (Boot Configuration Data) / System Hive, leading to an infinite "Preparing Automatic Repair" loop

Steps to reproduce

Executed the main debloat script/utility with Standard settings.

The process completed absolutely fine and laptop got better at speed.

Upon the first reboot, the system failed to reach the login screen.

Entered a "Boot Loop" where Windows failed to find corrupted files even after downloading it from command prompt had to restore in the end.

Error output

Observed Error Output & Symptoms

1. BSOD / Stop Codes Observed:

CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED
INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE
0xc000021a (Status System Process Terminated)

2. Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) Messages:

"Automatic Repair couldn't repair your PC"
"Log file: C:\Windows\System32\Logfiles\Srt\SrtTrail.txt"

3. Manual Verification (via Command Prompt in Recovery):
   While attempting to fix the boot manually via bootrec, the following was observed:

bcdedit returned: "The boot configuration data store could not be opened. The system cannot find the file specified."

sfc /scannow failed at 43% with: "Windows Resource Protection could not perform the requested operation."

Additional context

I suspect the issue may be related to the aggressive removal of certain protected system packages or a registry modification affecting the boot drive's drivers.

[Raphire]

Heya,

From your description it sounds like a broader system level corruption that's not really explained by the changes made by Win11Debloat.

Did you recently update Windows or any drivers?

As for resolving. I would advise trying using bootrec to repair the boot partition as explained in this write-up: https://www.itechtics.com/bootrec-repair-windows-startup/

[NooB9496]

I have the same problem. But i have INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE (0x7B) Windows 11 25H2

[Raphire]

@NooB9496 when did the issue start occuring? Also, what hardware are you running? This error can be caused by quite a few things, including windows updates, BIOS updates, incompatible BIOS settings, driver issues, hardware issues.

As an example, here is a user experiencing this issue due to a BIOS update messing with secure boot keys. BIOS updates can happen automatically through Windows update. https://www.reddit.com/r/techsupport/s/dySPZ4noTy

[NooB9496]

@NooB9496 when did the issue start occuring? Also, what hardware are you running? This error can be caused by quite a few things, including windows updates, BIOS updates, incompatible BIOS settings, driver issues, hardware issues.

As an example, here is a user experiencing this issue due to a BIOS update messing with secure boot keys. BIOS updates can happen automatically through Windows update. https://www.reddit.com/r/techsupport/s/dySPZ4noTy

I had (and still have) this issue after use your script.

[Raphire]

@NooB9496 I understand. Did the issue occur the first boot after running the script? Was there any update pending? And also, do you have the specs of your machine?

[NooB9496]

@NooB9496 I understand. Did the issue occur the first boot after running the script? Was there any update pending? And also, do you have the specs of your machine?

On first boot after running the script.

[NooB9496]

[NooB9496]

After 5 hours I can't fix this. Now I need reinstall system.