bootmgr missing error, became bootmgr MISSING.


  1. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
       #1

    bootmgr missing error, became bootmgr MISSING.


    I compressed my entire C drive. When I rebooted I got the error "Bootmgr is compressed"

    I don't have a optical drive, so I made a bootable USB drive using YUMI 0.2.3 and added the windows 7 recovery ISO. The USB drive boots and I can enter the recovery console, etc.

    It couldn't auto-repair the problem so I tried enterinng the following in the command prompt code:

    c:
    expand bootmgr temp
    attrib bootmgr –s –r –h
    del bootmgr
    ren temp bootmgr
    attrib bootmgr –a +s +h +r


    I guess "ren" didn't work or something, because now the error is "Bootmgr is MISSING".

    Still, the recovery disk cannot auto-repair.

    i tried entering the following in the command prompt (from bootable USB):
    bootrec /fixboot

    It said the operation has completed successfully. I took the USB drive out and rebooted. bootmgr is still missing.

    I also tried:
    bootrec /rebuildbcd

    Total identified windows installations: 1
    Add installation to boot list? yes<y>no<n>all<a>

    I selected yes, it said "The requested system device cannot be found".


    On that note, I am stuck. How can I restore bootmgr?
    Last edited by zombie221; 03 Jul 2011 at 01:36. Reason: removed html tags
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  2. Posts : 92
    windows 7 ultimate x64
       #2

    try uncompact it in commad promt by typing compact /u /a c:\*.*
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  3. Posts : 11,408
    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
       #3

    Take a look at those two tutorial:
    BootMGR Compressed Message at Boot Fix - Vista Forums

    Copy & Paste in Windows Recovery Console.
    Copy & Paste - in Windows Recovery Console

    bootmgr missing error, became bootmgr MISSING.-compress2.png
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  4. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #4

    deanolfc - The problem is that bootmgr is MISSING. It's got deleted when I was trying to uncompress it (see my original post for details.

    theog - What am I supposed to paste?
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  5. Posts : 11,408
    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
       #5

    If you now have the drive uncompressed.

    Boot up using the Startup disk CD or Windows 7 DVD. (not the OEM manufacturer's Recovery Disk) If you have a Netbook, needs to be on USB Pendrive.

    Do a Strartup Repair:
    Startup Repair
    Note: You may need to do startup repair 3 to 4 times.
    Startup Repair - Run 3 Separate Times
    Your Windows installation must show at this screen.

    bootmgr missing error, became bootmgr MISSING.-startup-repair-1.png bootmgr missing error, became bootmgr MISSING.-startup-repair-2.png

    If not showing check out the list below.
    1) Run Startup Repair once,(drive may be marked inactive) this will mark the drive ACTIVE.

    2) Your HD is plugged in to the first Sata port on the MOBO, & first HD boot in BIOS.

    3) Make sure your HD is show in BIOS.

    4) Check all cables for a good fit.

    5) Check to see your HD is listed in dartpart.
    DISKPART : At PC Startup
    type list disk.

    bootmgr missing error, became bootmgr MISSING.-startup-repair-3.png

    6) Load the Sata Controller Drivers:
    SATA Drivers - Load in Windows Recovery Options
    Only needed, if you used when installing Windows.

    7) Restore MBR.
    MBR - Restore Windows 7 Master Boot Record

    8) Use the Rebuild BCD in this tutorial:
    How to use the Bootrec.exe tool in the Windows Recovery Environment to troubleshoot and repair startup issues in Windows

    9) Check your computer for virus or malware.
    https://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials...per.html?ltr=M

    10) Mark the Windows HD ACTIVE:
    Partition - Mark as Active

    Still not showing.
    11) Check the hard drive with the manufacturer's diagnostic tools.
    Hard Drive Diagnostics Tools and Utilities (Storage) - TACKtech Corp.
    HD Diagnostic

    If you have not made your Startup Repair
    System Repair Disc - Create
    Do you have a mate with Windows 7 & CD/DVD RW Drive, how could burn one off.
    If you have a Netbook, you can make a Startup Repair or install disk using Method two of this tutorial:
    USB Windows 7 Installation Key Drive - Create
    on your mate's PC.

    Startup Repair Infinite Loop Recovery

    System Recovery Options
    System Restore
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