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"0xc0000017" error when you restart a UEFI-based computer in Windows


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This article describes an issue that occurs on a Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)-based computer that is running Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, or Windows Server 2012 R2. A hotfix is available to resolve this issue. The hotfix has a prerequisite.

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Symptoms

This issue occurs if the following conditions are true:
  • The virtualization feature is enabled, and the Hyper-V role is installed on the UEFI-based computer.
  • The computer crashes, or you force a shutdown.
Note After two consecutive failed attempts to start Windows, the computer will go to Windows Recovery Environment (Windows RE) if it is enabled. By default, Windows RE is enabled.

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Hotfix information

Important If you install a language pack after you install this hotfix, you must reinstall this hotfix. Therefore, we recommend that you install any language packs that you need before you install this hotfix. For more information, see Add language packs to Windows.

A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem.

If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix Download Available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, submit a request to Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.

Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft website: Note The "Hotfix Download Available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.

Prerequisites

To apply this hotfix, you must have April 2014 update rollup for Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2 (2919355) installed in Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2.

Registry information

To use the hotfix in this package, you do not have to make any changes to the registry.

Restart requirement

You may have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace a previously released hotfix.
File information
The global version of this hotfix installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables. The dates and the times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The dates and the times for these files on your local computer are displayed in your local time together with your current daylight saving time (DST) bias. Additionally, the dates and the times may change when you perform certain operations on the files.

Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 file information and notes

Important Windows 8.1 hotfixes and Windows Server 2012 R2 hotfixes are included in the same packages. However, hotfixes on the Hotfix Request page are listed under both operating systems. To request the hotfix package that applies to one or both operating systems, select the hotfix that is listed under "Windows 8.1/Windows Server 2012 R2" on the page. Always refer to the "Applies To" section in articles to determine the actual operating system that each hotfix applies to.
  • The files that apply to a specific product, milestone (RTM, SPn), and service branch (LDR, GDR) can be identified by examining the file version numbers as shown in the following table:

    VersionProductMilestoneService branch
    6.3.960 0.17xxxWindows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2RTMGDR
  • The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and the MUM files (.mum) that are installed for each environment are listed separately in the "Additional file information" section. MUM, MANIFEST, and the associated security catalog (.cat) files, are very important to maintain the state of the updated components. The security catalog files, for which the attributes are not listed, are signed with a Microsoft digital signature.
For all supported x86-based versions of Windows 8.1
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Winload.efi6.3.9600.179041,387,91213-Jun-201502:34Not applicable
Winload.exe6.3.9600.179041,277,88013-Jun-201502:34x86
Winload.efi6.3.9600.179041,387,91213-Jun-201502:34Not applicable
Winload.exe6.3.9600.179041,277,88013-Jun-201502:34x86
Winresume.efi6.3.9600.179041,267,53613-Jun-201502:34Not applicable
Winresume.exe6.3.9600.179041,168,91213-Jun-201502:34x86
For all supported x64-based versions of Windows 8.1 and of Windows Server 2012 R2
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Hvax64.exe6.3.9600.179041,380,18413-Jun-201502:27x64
Hvix64.exe6.3.9600.179041,423,19213-Jun-201502:27x64
Hvloader.efi6.3.9600.179041,390,93613-Jun-201502:27Not applicable
Hvloader.exe6.3.9600.179041,264,47213-Jun-201502:27x64
Hvservice.sys6.3.9600.1790468,95213-Jun-201502:27x64
Kdhvcom.dll6.3.9600.1790419,80013-Jun-201502:27x64
Winload.efi6.3.9600.179041,658,02413-Jun-201502:28Not applicable
Winload.exe6.3.9600.179041,519,58413-Jun-201502:28x64
Winload.efi6.3.9600.179041,658,02413-Jun-201502:28Not applicable
Winload.exe6.3.9600.179041,519,58413-Jun-201502:28x64
Winresume.efi6.3.9600.179041,486,49613-Jun-201502:28Not applicable
Winresume.exe6.3.9600.179041,355,84013-Jun-201502:28x64
For all supported Windows RT 8.1
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Winload.efi6.3.9600.17904778,88813-Jun-201502:40Not applicable
Winload.efi6.3.9600.17904778,88813-Jun-201502:40Not applicable

Additional file information

Additional file information for Windows 8.1 and for Windows Server 2012 R2
Additional files for all supported x86-based versions of Windows 8.1
File propertyValue
File nameX86_eebd06def4d07f6e4784fa08e3b8c5a9_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17904_none_02002521167e71a7.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size718
Date (UTC)13-Jun-2015
Time (UTC)02:58
PlatformNot applicable
File nameX86_f613bff3b1ce0fccd4b37a245012b994_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17904_none_08c96a7b028058f9.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size713
Date (UTC)13-Jun-2015
Time (UTC)02:58
PlatformNot applicable
File nameX86_microsoft-windows-b..ment-windows-minwin_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17904_none_e4e1dede17574cd1.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size2,999
Date (UTC)13-Jun-2015
Time (UTC)03:02
PlatformNot applicable
File nameX86_microsoft-windows-b..vironment-os-loader_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17904_none_f01cf2b587ff9e89.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size5,807
Date (UTC)13-Jun-2015
Time (UTC)03:02
PlatformNot applicable
Additional files for all supported x64-based versions of Windows 8.1 and of Windows Server 2012 R2
File propertyValue
File nameAmd64_5dfecbb3394247bed835df2eed40d6a6_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17904_none_95716bf0dc526b41.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size722
Date (UTC)13-Jun-2015
Time (UTC)02:58
PlatformNot applicable
File nameAmd64_eef6721f60ac251c6b5e476d5de633e5_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17904_none_3a4baaa37942aec0.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size710
Date (UTC)13-Jun-2015
Time (UTC)02:58
PlatformNot applicable
File nameAmd64_f7c200cbb16101a8f36ec3ae53be148e_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17904_none_fb13e01b63b9254e.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size717
Date (UTC)13-Jun-2015
Time (UTC)02:58
PlatformNot applicable
File nameAmd64_microsoft-hyper-v-drivers-hypervisor_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17904_none_21662768393b772e.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size6,493
Date (UTC)13-Jun-2015
Time (UTC)03:06
PlatformNot applicable
File nameAmd64_microsoft-windows-b..ment-windows-minwin_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17904_none_41007a61cfb4be07.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size3,003
Date (UTC)13-Jun-2015
Time (UTC)03:06
PlatformNot applicable
File nameAmd64_microsoft-windows-b..vironment-os-loader_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17904_none_4c3b8e39405d0fbf.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size5,813
Date (UTC)13-Jun-2015
Time (UTC)03:06
PlatformNot applicable
Additional files for all supported Windows RT 8.1
File propertyValue
File nameArm_902b29c4abf0a0b4bbeace782fa4086d_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17904_none_4e336e4c0ec27a3f.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size713
Date (UTC)13-Jun-2015
Time (UTC)02:58
PlatformNot applicable
File nameArm_9c0d66eda20066ef6e361de87e1c072d_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17904_none_7a26652b275c67c8.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size718
Date (UTC)13-Jun-2015
Time (UTC)02:58
PlatformNot applicable
File nameArm_microsoft-windows-b..ment-windows-minwin_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17904_none_e4e4513617546b97.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size2,231
Date (UTC)13-Jun-2015
Time (UTC)02:58
PlatformNot applicable
File nameArm_microsoft-windows-b..vironment-os-loader_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17904_none_f01f650d87fcbd4f.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size3,542
Date (UTC)13-Jun-2015
Time (UTC)02:58
PlatformNot applicable

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Status

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

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More Information

For detailed information about Windows RE, see Windows Recovery Environment (Windows RE) Overview.

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References

See the terminology that Microsoft uses to describe software updates.

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Published on : 7/22/2015
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