Computer doesn't boot up. tells me windows/system32/winload.exe is corrupt or damaged. what can I do?

don`t loose time.
back up your files....
format and install windows from a disk!

Some how you have entered the bios.(either by hitting F1, F2, F12, for the delete key while in boot) simply restart your computer and everything will be fine.

":\windows\system32\winload.exe " Status: 0xc000000f This error message states a missing or corrupt Winload.exe file, due to which the booting process of the system halts and the data stored in the hard drive becomes inaccessible. Cause: Following are the causes for the corruption in Winload.exe: Software or hardware issues. Corrupt Boot Configuration Data (BCD). Incompatible partition. Resolution: To resolve the above issue, consider the measures below: To fix the corrupted Winload.exe file, use the Windows Recovery Environment. To do so, use the Startup Repair option in the System Recovery Options dialogue box and choose the operating system to repair. Using the Windows Recovery Environment will restore the system to a particular point, which will get the system to an appropriate working state. In most cases, the above measures will help you to resolve the issues related to Winload.exe. But, if the problem persists, then you will need re-install Windows. But, a clean re-install of the Windows operating system deletes all the data stored. In these situations, to recover your data completely, it isrecommended to use a high quality Windows Data Recovery Software. The Windows Data Recovery application incorporate advanced scanning algorithms to ensure quick and comprehensive recovery of your data. Stellar Phoenix Windows Data Recovery v4.1 is the most appropriate utility that recovers your lost, deleted or inaccessible data accurately. The Windows Data Recoveryapplication offers highly intuitive graphical user interface, that makes it easy to use and understand without any prior technical understanding. This recovery tool is fully competent to recover data from FAT16, FAT32, VFAT, NTFS and NTFS5 file system based disks. The read-only software is compatible with Windows 7 RCI, Vista, XP, 2003 and 2000.

if you want to use another hard drive you have to install a new Windows Operating System

your boot record is corrupt..

get the recovery disk or install disc

then reboot and boot the install disc

the first screen has a "repair startup" option

goto there... it is all then obvious

The problem you have is with the system boot files. There is a corrupt file and that is stopping the system from booting.
Press F8 as the system starts up, that will let you into the special boot menu and hopefully will give you the option of repairing your system. The timing can be quite tricky as there is only a very short time window. Trying a few times should get it.
Hope that helps.

I'd try to insert my Windows dvd, boot from it and try to repair the installation. If thatdoesn't work, try to backup any data you want if Windows still lauches, and else you will have to reinstall Windows, I'm sorry.

I hope this helps,
Yannick.

check with another Signal cable for hard disk
please attach only 1 hard disk no other drive
if same problem persist then boot from os bootable cd ,go to repair option
then run chkdsk /f utility
If still not then please reinstall your OS with repair option