Windows 10 fails to boot after installing linux mint on dualboot - A recent hardware or software change might be the cause

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Things i have tried:

- Modifying BIOS settings: Legacy/UEFI mode

- Using RE Tools from Windows 10 installer iso "Startup Repair"

- Booting it from Linux GRUB/Bootloader

Nothing seems to work. Windows root partition looks good.

I am using MBR Partition Label. Linux boots in UEFI mode (I don't know about Windows). Linux has two partitions, boot and root. They are on the same disk. Windows is missing boot partition, but it does have a second partition which has some files which seem to be something for recoveries.

I am using an ASRock motherboard, nvidia graphics and AMD processor. Windows 10

I have been working on this all day and I have had no look. Any ideas?
All help is appreciated.

Thanks!!

My error when trying to boot Windows:

Windows failed to start. A recent hardware or software change might be the cause. To fix the problem:

1. Insert your Windows insallation disc and restart your computer.
2. Choose your language setttings and then click "Next."
3. Click "Repair your computer"

If you do not havethis disk, contact your system administrator or computer manufacturer for assistance.

File: /EFI/Microsoft/Boot/BCD

Status: 0xc000000f

Info: The boot configuration data for your PC is missing or contains errors

      Things i have tried:
    
      - Modifying BIOS settings: Legacy/UEFI mode
    
      - Using RE Tools from Windows 10 installer iso "Startup Repair"
    
      - Booting it from Linux GRUB/Bootloader
    
      Nothing seems to work. Windows root partition looks good.
    
      I am using MBR Partition Label. Linux boots in UEFI mode (I don't 
know about Windows). Linux has two partitions, boot and root. They are 
on the same disk. Windows is missing boot partition, but it does have a 
second partition which has some files which seem to be something for 
recoveries.
    
      I am using an ASRock motherboard, nvidia graphics and AMD processor. Windows 10
    
      I have been working on this all day and I have had no look. Any ideas?
All help is appreciated.
    
      Thanks!!
    
      My error when trying to boot Windows:
    Windows failed to start. A recent hardware or software change might be the cause. To fix the problem:

1. Insert your Windows insallation disc and restart your computer.
2. Choose your language setttings and then click "Next."
3. Click "Repair your computer"

If you do not havethis disk, contact your system administrator or computer manufacturer for assistance.

File: /EFI/Microsoft/Boot/BCD

Status: 0xc000000f

Info: The boot configuration data for your PC is missing or contains errors

Posted Apr 24, 2026, 8:22 PM UTC

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