If you encounter the “No bootfile found for UEFI” error while installing Windows 11 or Windows 10 on your system, the solutions provided in this article will help you. This error usually occurs due to a corrupt ISO file or incorrect Windows installation.
The error message is:
No bootfile found for UEFI!
Maybe the image does not support x64 UEFI
No bootfile found for UEFI! Maybe the image does not support x64 UEFI
To fix the “No bootfile found for UEFI! Maybe the image does not support x64 UEFI” error while Windows 11/10, follow these suggestions:
- Check the boot order
- Delete all partitions
- Create installation media again
- Make sure you have downloaded the right ISO file
All these fixes are explained below in detail:
1] Check the boot order
The first step is to check the boot order. Make sure that you have selected the right USB Flash Drive to install Windows. Boot in your system BIOS and change the boot order (if required).
2] Delete all partitions
If you are installing Windows 11/10 from scratch and no data is stored on any hard drive partition, you can delete all hard drive partitions and then try installing Windows. Sometimes, existing partitions conflict with the Windows installation, causing it to fail. Hence, in such cases, deleting all the partitions helps.
3] Create installation media again
Corrupt installation media can also cause this problem. Create installation media again and install Windows. The Media Creation Tool is an official Microsoft app that allows users to upgrade their PCs and create a bootable USB Flash Drive with Windows installation media. If you face issues while installing Windows, it is recommended to create the installation media by using the Media Creation Tool.
If you use a third-party tool to create a bootable USB Flash Drive, you can switch to another one. Rufus is a popular third-party tool you can use to create a bootable USB Flash Drive with Windows installation media.
4] Make sure you have downloaded the right ISO file
The error message says that the image does not support x64 UEFI. This means that there is a mismatch between your system’s architecture and Windows ISO. For example, if your system’s architecture is 32-bit and you are installing the 64-bit Windows 10 operating system, this error will occur. This does not happen in the case of Windows 11 because it is available only for computers with 64-bit architecture.
Download the correct Windows ISO file and start the installation again. The error should not occur this time.
That’s it. I hope this helps.
How to repair Windows boot EFI?
The EFI Bootloader is essential to start the Windows operating system. If it is corrupted, you cannot boot into Windows. To repair Windows boot EFI, use the bootrec /rebuildbcd command. Before proceeding, it is better to create a backup of the old BCD.
Is UEFI better than BIOS?
UEFI offers several advantages over BIOS. The biggest advantage is the user interface. BIOS offers a text-based interface, where you can navigate using your keyboard arrow keys. UEFI, on the other hand, offers a graphical user interface, where you can navigate with your mouse.
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