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Windows 7 - How do I restore the Master Boot Record?

 
09-02-2011   #1


Windows 7 Ultimate x64
 
 

How do I restore the Master Boot Record?

I deleted Ubuntu Linux from my computer by deleting the partitions that contained it, but this also deleted GRUB and now my computer can't boot into Windows.

I looked online and it said I needed the Windows 7 disk to restore the Master Boot Record. I do not have the Windows 7 disk.

People also said that a disk called "Hiren's Boot CD" would also work. I obtained this but I don't understand how to use it. Does anyone here know? Apparently there is a program called "mbrfix" or "fixmbr" or one of those but I have no idea how to access it or how to make it work.

What should I do?

My System SpecsSystem Spec
09-02-2011   #2


Windows 7 x64 pro/ Windows 7 x86 Pro/ XP SP3 x86
 
 


Download the 64 bit system repair disk from this site.

System Repair Disc - Create

Boot from the disk, choose command prompt then type the following commands one by one. Hit Enter after each.

Bootmgr is missing - Fix

Bootrec /fixmbr
Bootrec /fixboot
Bootrec /rebuildbcd

Now boot normally.

This can be done from Hiren also, locate the command prompt option in it.

Last edited by Brink; 09-02-2011 at 12:00 PM.. Reason: replaced link that had download links that violate the EULA
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09-02-2011   #3


Windows 7 Ultimate x64
 
 


Thank you!!!
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