Windows 7: Boot selection failed because a required device is inaccessible

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I've recently resized/moved the C partition, and then I had this problem on boot:

Windows Boot Manager  

Windows failed to start. A recent hardware or software change might be the cause. To fix the problem:   1. Insert your Windows installation disc and restart your computer.   2. Choose your language settings, and then click "Next."   3. Click "repair your computer." If you don't have this disc, contact your system administrator or computer manufacturer for assistance.   Status: 0xc0000225   Info: The boot selection failed because a required device is inaccessible.

I've tried to repair it with the Windows 7 installation disk, but it fails.

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asked on Super User Jan 9, 2014 by blackbishop • edited Nov 14, 2015 by karel

2 Answers

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Windows failed to boot because the C:\ patition where it's installed was damaged.I've tried CHKDSK /R /X as suggested by @Unix in his answer but it looks like the format is not NTFS anymore but RAW.

My other question on how to change RAW to NTFS helped me to repair the damaged partition and Windows now boots normallay.

answered on Super User Jan 11, 2014 by blackbishop • edited Jun 30, 2017 by blackbishop
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Try booting into a UBCD and run

CHKDSK /R /X
answered on Super User Jan 9, 2014 by Unix • edited Jan 9, 2014 by Jawa

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