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C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\eelam.sys is corrupted

Anita_69960 -  
Hello,

Following the uninstallation of the ESET Nod 32 antivirus, the Windows repair is stuck in a loop on my PC.
I have a message saying:
Failed to load the operating system because a critical system driver is missing or contains errors:
File: \Windows\system32\DRIVERS\eelam.sys
Error code: 0xc000000f

What should I do to get my PC to start normally? Do I need to retrieve this driver and if so, how?

Thank you in advance for your help.

6 answers

  1.  MisteryBean Moderator
    Hello,

    Try this:

    => Turn off the PC

    => Start the PC and when the Windows logo appears (or the spinning circle), force it to shut down by pressing the power button.

    => Do this 2 or 3 times until you see automatic repair.

    => You will arrive on a page, go to Advanced options -> Troubleshoot -> Advanced options -> Startup Settings -> Restart -> Press 5 (Safe Mode with Networking) or 4 (Safe Mode) -> do you reach the desktop

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    1. Anita_69960
      Hello,

      First of all, thank you for taking the time to respond to me.

      I did what you told me, and whether I choose 4 or 5, the automatic recovery restarts and I end up back on the page that says the PC could not start properly...

      Do you have any other ideas?
      Thanks in advance.
      4. Anita_69960
        In the advanced options, I also have: "Refresh your PC"
        but I didn't dare to do it because I'm afraid of losing my files.
        1. Anita_69960
          However, by pressing F8 (Disable early launch anti-malware protection) at the moment you told me to try F4 or F5 for starting in safe mode, I reach my desktop.
          But if I restart, it starts all over again...
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          @Anita_69960

          I have exactly the same issue, have you managed to resolve the problem since then?

      5.  MisteryBean Moderator
        RE_ 

        You told me to try F4 or F5 for safe mode startup, I get to my desktop.


        When you press F5 (with network), once on the desktop, do you have internet access?

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