Hey everyone! I'm having some frustrating booting problems with my Asus gaming laptop (FA507RR, about two years old). It started with various errors during boot, but I could still get into Windows after a few tries. Recently, I decided to wipe the entire drive and install a fresh Windows 11 home, but now I can't boot properly at all. I keep getting a message saying "Your PC/Device needs to be repaired" along with error code 0xc0000098 related to 'winload.efi'. Sometimes, after many attempts, I can get into the OS, but it's super inconsistent. I've tried booting from USB drives, but they just loop back. I've even attempted repairing the BCD without much luck. I'm wondering if this is a hardware issue or something wrong with the BIOS. Has anyone experienced this or has any suggestions?
3 Answers
I had similar issues with my system, and it turned out to be a hardware problem. If you haven't already, try reseating the RAM sticks or running the laptop with just one stick at a time—could help identify if one of them is failing. Also, make sure your BIOS is up-to-date. Sometimes, a BIOS update can resolve strange boot issues. Just remember, always be cautious when working inside your laptop!
It sounds frustrating! First, make sure you have reliable backups because sometimes changes can lead to data loss. If you can manage to boot into Windows or even Safe Mode, check the C:WindowsMinidump for any crash logs. Those dump files can really help us pinpoint the BSODs you're experiencing. Once you find them, zip the folder and share it via a file-sharing service. If there are no files, check out guides on configuring Windows to create small memory dumps—you'll want as much info as possible.
It could be worth checking if there's an issue with your hard drive. Since you mentioned you can’t boot from USB drives, it might be a good idea to run some diagnostics on your hard drive to check for any errors. If you can get into the recovery options, use those tools to diagnose and repair any potential issues. Keep trying those USBs as well; sometimes it helps to prepare a new bootable drive—maybe try a different USB stick just in case.
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