Unable to Import BCD Backup Using CMD


  1. Posts : 22
    Windows 7 64bit
       #1

    Unable to Import BCD Backup Using CMD


    I am running windows 7 64bit. I have previously upgraded to win8 and downgraded back to win7 using windows own upgrade software.

    Had problems with my computer and attempted to rebuild the bcd using a repair disc and cmd, however now the computer loads up win8 repair console and does not boot into win7.

    I have backed up the bcd at c:\bcd_backup

    I am typing - x:\windows\system32 > bcdedit /import c:\bcd_backup

    It doesn't work?
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  2. Posts : 5,656
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #2
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  3. Posts : 22
    Windows 7 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    I cant try that as I cant boot into windows. I tried making a bootable version of EasyBCD but I think it's not possible...
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  4. Posts : 6,330
    Multi-Boot W7_Pro_x64 W8.1_Pro_x64 W10_Pro_x64 +Linux_VMs +Chromium_VM
       #4

    You could try a Startup Repair.
    Startup Repair

    If that doesn't help work through this tutorial by gregrocker:
    Troubleshooting Windows 7 Failure to Boot
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  5. Posts : 16,130
    7 X64
       #5

    Drive letters are different from the recovery environment.

    To find the letter of your windows partition:

    At cmd type notepad

    When notepad opens, clcik file, then Save. Now you can browse and find your windows partition drive letter.

    Assuming it is D, at cmd type:

    bcdboot d:\windows

    ( Obviously replace d: with whatever you find you find as your windows partition letter.)
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  6. Posts : 22
    Windows 7 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Yes the drive letters were different, I have restored the previously backed up bcd. Thanks for your time! now onto the next problem, will post a new thread for that.
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