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Boot 32 bit Windows - Reiner - 09-19-2024
Hello,
I can boot a 64 Bit Windows from a vhd file.
But when I try to boot a 32 Bit Windows I get an error from windows taht it can not find c;\windows\system32\winload.efi
Any idea ?
RE: Boot 32 bit Windows - Rootman - 09-19-2024
I assume the failed boot is through Ventoy? Looks like Windows 32 bit is trying to boot via EFI, which it cannot do on the vast majority of 64 bit processors, those that CAN do it are scarce, practically non existent. You need to boot your Ventoy into MBR / Legacy mode in order to boot 32 bit Windows on a 64 bit processor.
If it IS a 32 bit processor, then you have to verify that the PCs firmware actually HAS the ability to boot EFI. Many do not. So, boot it via MBR / Legacy.