However, you do not have to freak out as this issue has a few solutions that will resolve it easily. If you have been facing this issue for quite a while, this article will help you in solving the issue permanently. But before we get into that, let us have a look at the causes of the error.
What causes the ‘Element Not Found’ Error on Windows 10?
As we have mentioned above, this error occurs when you try to repair Windows boot up. It is often due to the following factors — Now, to get rid of the error, you can follow the solutions down below. Please remember that these solutions will require a Windows bootable USB/DVD or CD drive, therefore, make sure you have that covered.
Solution 1: Set the System Partition to Active
Most commonly, the reason for the error popup is an inactive system partition. In such a case, you will have to access DiskPart utility in the Windows Recovery Environment and activate the system partition. Here’s how to do it: Once you have activated the system partition, try running the bootrec commands again. If it tells you that you don’t have a Windows installation, just exit the command prompt and run Startup Repair.
Solution 2: Assigning Drive letter to EFI Partition
If you have converted MBR to GPT, the boot files are automatically stored in EFI partition. Now, if the EFI partition is not assigned a drive letter, it will cause the ‘Element not found’ error. To fix this, you will have to assign a drive letter to the EFI partition. Use this solution only if you have a GPT disk. Here’s how to do it:
Solution 3: Repair BCD
The last solution that you can apply to fix your error would be to repair the Boot Configuration Data (BCD) file. Make sure you have a Windows bootable drive. Here’s how to do it:
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