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Clean Windows 10 install due to corrupt file system/no boot
Grettings All,
I'm currently working on a laptop for a friend that has Windows 10 and is in a non bootable state with missing files, directories, reset options and is stuck in the "Unable to Fix" state. I'm pretty sure the issue is related to BCD and boot options but all attempts have failed to rebuild the boot sector. (Been on it for 2 days)
Laptop info:
Toshiba Satellite
Model: C75D-B7297
OS: Windows 10 Home (I think)
Version: Can't Obtain. (No Windows Folder... no winver command)
Bios: UEFI Mode
Tried to reset the PC back to factory but the program gives the error code 0xc0000225 which I can not fix by the methods mentioned in several forums and I can't copy the boot files from the recovery disk to C: as it only contains 5 directories and no system files or Windows directories. So I downloaded a bootable Windows 10 Home iso disk using the Media Creation Tool (DVD) and was going to do a fresh install but I have a few questions before I proceed.
1. Will the Activation License transfer to new install? (I think it's embedded on the UEFI chip)
2. Should I remove the partition that contained "Recovery Files" for the reset (assuming yes..delete all but primary)
3. Stay with Windows 10 default drivers or load Toshiba's?
*Note*
Commands like bootrec /FixBoot, BCDBoot fail. Some settings like Startup Settings, Startup Repair missing from the "Troubleshoot" tab which sometimes returns an error clicking "Advanced". All Autofix methods fail. Chkdsk passed. SFC scan returns a "Could Not Perform Request" message.
Booting from the recovery disk and checking C: drive I only have the following folders/files in that directory:
1. AeriaGames (DIR) Some game they downloaded
2. Logs (DIR)
3. Perflogs (Dir)
4. Program Files (Dir)
5. Users (Dir)
6. Recovery.txt (File) Nothing in it.... 0 bytes
Which would explain errors like the scan/boot command as there is no C:\Windows folder.....lol
Anyway if you guys have any input please reply as this is my first attempt at a Windows 10 repair/reinstall (I'm a 7 guy)
Thanks!