Today I had an error code 0xc0000605 at startup. I cannot boot into my computer. It says:
RecoveryYour PC/Device needs to be repaired. A component of your operating system has expired. File: \windows\system32\winload.efi Error Code: 0xc0000605 You'll need to use recovery tools. If you don't have any installation media (like a disc or a USB device), contact your PC administrator or PC/Device manufacturer. Press the Windows key for UEFI Firmware Settings.
I have a Surface Pro 2. I upgraded from Windows 8.1. What should I do? I have a working Mac and a 4GB USB I can use if needed.
4 Answers
I had this on 10162. After reading several posts on dates it occurred to me:
- I backdated the BIOS to think it was July, and it started fine. Then I updated Windows over the net.
Hope it works for you.
0You were running a preview build, and it expired. Get the current build.
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If you're running a current preview build, ensure the date on your computer is set properly.
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0The error 0xC0000605 means:
//
// MessageId: STATUS_IMAGE_CERT_EXPIRED
//
// MessageText:
//
// Windows cannot verify the digital signature for this file. The signing certificate for this file has expired.
//
#define STATUS_IMAGE_CERT_EXPIRED ((NTSTATUS)0xC0000605L)So a .cat file is corrupted.
Boot into the Recovery Options (via DVD), open the cmd and try to run sfc and DISM to repair corrupted .cat files:
sfc /SCANNOW /OFFBOOTDIR=c:\ /OFFWINDIR=c:\windowsReplace C: with the drive letter where you installed Windows.
DISM /image:C:\ /cleanup-image /RestoreHealthHow to Fix Windows Error 0xc0000605 (Recovery - Your PC/Device needs to be repaired) Blue Screen
I want to say that there is no need to work with anything, just change the date on your computer in the 08/22/2015 and the problem needs to be resolved.
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