Support for Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) ends on July 12, 2011. To continue receiving security updates for Windows, make sure you're running Windows Vista with Service Pack 2 (SP2). For more information, refer to this Microsoft web page: Support is ending for some versions of Windows.

Symptoms

Consider the following scenario:

  • You install Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista Service Pack 1 on a GUID partition table (GPT) disk.

  • Then, you convert the GPT disk from the Basic disk type to the Dynamic disk type.

  • Later, you increase or reduce the size of the boot partition on the dynamic disk by using the Disk Management snap-in.

In this scenario, the system cannot start. When you try to start the system, you receive the following error message:

Windows Boot ManagerWindows failed to start. A recent hardware or software change might be the cause. To fix the problem:1. Insert your Windows installation disc and restart your computer.2. Choose your language settings, and then click "Next."3. Click "Repair your computer."If you do not have this disc, contact your system administrator or computer manufacturer for assistance.File:boot_fileStatus: 0xc0000225Info: The selected entry could not be loaded because the application is missing or corrupt.

Cause

This issue occurs because the universally unique identifier (UUID) of the boot partition changes when you increase or reduce the size of an existing partition. Therefore, the system cannot start from the boot partition.

Resolution

Hotfix information

Windows Vista Service Pack 1

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. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.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, contact 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 Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=supportNote 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 Windows Vista Service Pack 1 installed.

Restart requirement

You must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.

File information

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time item in Control Panel.Windows Vista Service Pack 1, x64-based versions

File name

File version

File size

Date

Time

Platform

Amd64_cd498108106509e3b41b41749f42043b_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22202_none_46eb755e77ff469b.manifest

Not Applicable

712

13-Jun-2008

16:33

Not Applicable

Amd64_microsoft-windows-dynamicvolumemanager_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22202_none_39acfccb57a217c1.manifest

Not Applicable

4,535

13-Jun-2008

04:57

Not Applicable

Package_1_for_kb954207~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,798

13-Jun-2008

16:33

Not Applicable

Package_2_for_kb954207~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,967

13-Jun-2008

16:33

Not Applicable

Package_3_for_kb954207~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,803

13-Jun-2008

16:33

Not Applicable

Package_4_for_kb954207~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,803

13-Jun-2008

16:33

Not Applicable

Package_for_kb954207_client_1~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,375

13-Jun-2008

16:33

Not Applicable

Package_for_kb954207_client~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,439

13-Jun-2008

16:33

Not Applicable

Package_for_kb954207_sc_0~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,429

13-Jun-2008

16:33

Not Applicable

Package_for_kb954207_sc~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,431

13-Jun-2008

16:33

Not Applicable

Package_for_kb954207_server_0~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,433

13-Jun-2008

16:33

Not Applicable

Package_for_kb954207_server~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,439

13-Jun-2008

16:33

Not Applicable

Package_for_kb954207_winpesrv_0~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,430

13-Jun-2008

16:33

Not Applicable

Package_for_kb954207_winpesrv~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,437

13-Jun-2008

16:33

Not Applicable

Volmgrx.sys

6.0.6001.22202

409,656

13-Jun-2008

04:10

x64

Windows Server 2008

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. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.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, contact 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 Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=supportNote 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

No prerequisites are required.

Restart requirement

You must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.

File information

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time item in Control Panel.Windows Server 2008, x64-based versions

File name

File version

File size

Date

Time

Platform

Amd64_cd498108106509e3b41b41749f42043b_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22202_none_46eb755e77ff469b.manifest

Not Applicable

712

13-Jun-2008

16:33

Not Applicable

Amd64_microsoft-windows-dynamicvolumemanager_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22202_none_39acfccb57a217c1.manifest

Not Applicable

4,535

13-Jun-2008

04:57

Not Applicable

Package_1_for_kb954207~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,798

13-Jun-2008

16:33

Not Applicable

Package_2_for_kb954207~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,967

13-Jun-2008

16:33

Not Applicable

Package_3_for_kb954207~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,803

13-Jun-2008

16:33

Not Applicable

Package_4_for_kb954207~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,803

13-Jun-2008

16:33

Not Applicable

Package_for_kb954207_client_1~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,375

13-Jun-2008

16:33

Not Applicable

Package_for_kb954207_client~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,439

13-Jun-2008

16:33

Not Applicable

Package_for_kb954207_sc_0~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,429

13-Jun-2008

16:33

Not Applicable

Package_for_kb954207_sc~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,431

13-Jun-2008

16:33

Not Applicable

Package_for_kb954207_server_0~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,433

13-Jun-2008

16:33

Not Applicable

Package_for_kb954207_server~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,439

13-Jun-2008

16:33

Not Applicable

Package_for_kb954207_winpesrv_0~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,430

13-Jun-2008

16:33

Not Applicable

Package_for_kb954207_winpesrv~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,437

13-Jun-2008

16:33

Not Applicable

Volmgrx.sys

6.0.6001.22202

409,656

13-Jun-2008

04:10

x64

Windows Server 2008, Itanium-based versions

File name

File version

File size

Date

Time

Platform

Ia64_1c7615b83c9bd0849d7763fa4463a303_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22202_none_9e8ed658a6834ce3.manifest

Not Applicable

710

13-Jun-2008

16:33

Not Applicable

Ia64_microsoft-windows-dynamicvolumemanager_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22202_none_dd90053d9f42af87.manifest

Not Applicable

4,532

13-Jun-2008

04:38

Not Applicable

Package_1_for_kb954207~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,793

13-Jun-2008

16:33

Not Applicable

Package_2_for_kb954207~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,798

13-Jun-2008

16:33

Not Applicable

Package_3_for_kb954207~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,798

13-Jun-2008

16:33

Not Applicable

Package_for_kb954207_sc_0~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,425

13-Jun-2008

16:33

Not Applicable

Package_for_kb954207_sc~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,426

13-Jun-2008

16:33

Not Applicable

Package_for_kb954207_server_0~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,429

13-Jun-2008

16:33

Not Applicable

Package_for_kb954207_server~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,434

13-Jun-2008

16:33

Not Applicable

Package_for_kb954207_winpesrv_0~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,426

13-Jun-2008

16:33

Not Applicable

Package_for_kb954207_winpesrv~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,433

13-Jun-2008

16:33

Not Applicable

Volmgrx.sys

6.0.6001.22202

1,033,784

13-Jun-2008

04:21

IA-64

Status

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

More Information

For more information about software update terminology, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates

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