Windows 10: Fail installing Windows 11 - "Could not locate 'efi\boot\bootx64.efi': [14] Not Found

Discus and support Fail installing Windows 11 - "Could not locate 'efi\boot\bootx64.efi': [14] Not Found in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Hi,I bought a brand new PC with intel Core i5 13500 processor and tried installing Windows 11 from a USB UEFI key that contains Windows 11 ISO. The... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by simtang2000, Aug 8, 2023.

  1. Fail installing Windows 11 - "Could not locate 'efi\boot\bootx64.efi': [14] Not Found


    Hi,I bought a brand new PC with intel Core i5 13500 processor and tried installing Windows 11 from a USB UEFI key that contains Windows 11 ISO. The message "Could not locate 'efi\boot\bootx64.efi': [14] Not Found appeared.Tried disabling "Secure boot", didn't work same message "Could not locate 'efi\boot\bootx64.efi': [14] Not Found appeared. I tried updating the bios of the motherboard to the latest version, still didn't work. Same message still appear.Any clue to what has happened and how I could deal with the situation. My objective is to install Windows 11 on the new PC.

    :)
     
    simtang2000, Aug 8, 2023
    #1

  2. UEFI Can't locate /efi/boot/BootX64.efi

    Hi everyone, Thanks for helping...

    I try to install a new PC (HP Pro Tower 290 G9 - RAM 8 GB) with Windows 10 64 bit... I created with Rufus from ISO file a bootable USB (GPT - UEFI - NTFS 4096 bytes as Cluster size).

    Rufus created 2 partitions : one with 4.3 GB of folders and files (like autorun.inf, bootmgr.inf, setup.exe) and one smaller containing one folder "EFI/boot/" containing 4 files .efi like BootX64.efi.

    When I start PC, I try F9 to select USB to boot from... I choose USB... And Boom error "Can't locate /efi/boot/BootX64.efi"

    Please help....If you have any idea, PLZ tell me...

    Thanks in advance
     
    Rachid Baouz, Aug 8, 2023
    #2
  3. Could not locate efi boot bootx64.efi error

    Well, I cannot open the Startup Repair tool because the windows not running. I'm getting the error immediately i'm starting the laptop. I've checked the files and the bootx64.efi is where it should be, in the efi\boot\ folder
     
    MihaiRazvan, Aug 8, 2023
    #3
  4. User64DZ Win User

    Fail installing Windows 11 - "Could not locate 'efi\boot\bootx64.efi': [14] Not Found

    Showing efi\boot\bootx64.efi (file not found).. what's the issue..?

    I have created bootable media with GPT mode.

    My previous version of Windows is Windows 7, which is corrupted. And when I wanted to install windows 10, after selecting the media the error is showing like:- efi\boot\bootx64.efi' 14 (file not found).. kindly help
     
    User64DZ, Aug 8, 2023
    #4
Thema:

Fail installing Windows 11 - "Could not locate 'efi\boot\bootx64.efi': [14] Not Found

Loading...
  1. Fail installing Windows 11 - "Could not locate 'efi\boot\bootx64.efi': [14] Not Found - Similar Threads - Fail installing locate

  2. Could not locate target partition: 14 not found

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    Could not locate target partition: 14 not found: Just purchased a new computer that did not have windows on it. I have a USB with Win 11 bootable media on it. I keep getting the above error. I have attached screenshots of the error along with my boot setting in my MSI BIOS screen. I have searched this issue but have not...
  3. Could not locate target partition: 14 not found

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    Could not locate target partition: 14 not found: Just purchased a new computer that did not have windows on it. I have a USB with Win 11 bootable media on it. I keep getting the above error. I have attached screenshots of the error along with my boot setting in my MSI BIOS screen. I have searched this issue but have not...
  4. Fail installing Windows 11 - "Could not locate 'efi\boot\bootx64.efi': [14] Not Found

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    Fail installing Windows 11 - "Could not locate 'efi\boot\bootx64.efi': [14] Not Found: Hi,I bought a brand new PC with intel Core i5 13500 processor and tried installing Windows 11 from a USB UEFI key that contains Windows 11 ISO. The message "Could not locate 'efi\boot\bootx64.efi': [14] Not Found appeared.Tried disabling "Secure boot", didn't work same...
  5. Createdxgifactory2 could not be found or located

    in Windows 10 News
    Createdxgifactory2 could not be found or located: [ATTACH]While opening a game on Windows PC, many users have reported facing the following error message. The error message is mainly caused due to SweetFX, and it stops the user from launching the game. The procedure entry point Createdxgifactory2 could not be located in the...
  6. Could not locate efi boot bootx64.efi error

    in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging
    Could not locate efi boot bootx64.efi error: Hi there, I have installed windows 10 pro on a ssd nvme m.2 and I have used it for few weeks without any problemit is a win to go with an adapter for USB. After an windows update I got this error: ,,could not locate efi boot bootx64.efi'' and cannot use it anymore. I want to...
  7. Could not locate efi boot bootx64.efi error

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    Could not locate efi boot bootx64.efi error: Hi there, I have installed windows 10 pro on a ssd nvme m.2 and I have used it for few weeks without any problemit is a win to go with an adapter for USB. After an windows update I got this error: ,,could not locate efi boot bootx64.efi'' and cannot use it anymore. I want to...
  8. Could not locate efi boot bootx64.efi error

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    Could not locate efi boot bootx64.efi error: Hi there, I have installed windows 10 pro on a ssd nvme m.2 and I have used it for few weeks without any problemit is a win to go with an adapter for USB. After an windows update I got this error: ,,could not locate efi boot bootx64.efi'' and cannot use it anymore. I want to...
  9. Location of EFI partition

    in Windows 10 Customization
    Location of EFI partition: This may be posted in the wrong area and can be moved if necessary.The question is: Does it matter where the EFI partition is located on your System Drive?When you look at new UEFI install of Windows on a GPT disk, the EFI partition is usually shown as the first on the...
  10. Failed installation of FIFA 14 on Windows 10

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    Failed installation of FIFA 14 on Windows 10: I used to play FIFA 14 on my windows 7 but after installing Windows 10 I can't install it talks of playing it... The only thing i see is '' an error occured while unpacking'' Pls help me.thanks...