Module Name
Windows Server 2008 Winload OS Loader (winload.exe)
Historical Reason
Moved to historical list due to sunsetting
Caveat
When operated in FIPS mode with Boot Manager (bootmgr) validated to FIPS 140-2 under Cert. #1004 operating in FIPS mode
Embodiment
Multi-chip standalone
Description
This is the OS loader. It loads the boot-critical driver image files and the OS kernel image file itself.
Tested Configuration(s)
- Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (IA64 version) (single-user mode)
- Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (x64 version)
- Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (x86 Version)
Software Versions
6.0.6001.18000, 6.0.6001.18606, 6.0.6001.22861, 6.0.6002.18005, 6.0.6002.18411, 6.0.6002.22497 and 6.0.6002.22596