MBR error on reinstalling Win7 to clean HD

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  1. Posts : 61
    win 7 pro 64
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       #71

    I've got another problem. I cannot log in to Windows. It will not accept my password. Had trouble with it last night, too. Took 9 attempts. Today, no go at all, and of course I do not have a Password Recovery Disk. Is there any problem if I follow these instructions?


    Recover Windows 7 Forgotten Password with Windows Installation CD

    Preparation: a Windows installation CD or DVD. Or any Windows 7, Vista or XP CD or DVD.
    Step 1: Boot from Installation CD
    As soon as you turn on PC, press DEL or F2 to enter BIOS setting screen. Move CD-ROM option to the first place of boot disk. Save and restart your PC, it will boot from CD instantly.
    Step 2: Select Repair Windows and Get into Command Prompt
    When your computer boots from the CD, you should click repair your computer option, then choose Command Prompt from various options.
    Step 3: Recover Windows 7 Password with Commands
    3-1 Type: copy c:\windows\system32\sethc.exe c:\
    3-2 Type: copy /y c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe c:\windows\system32\sethc.exe
    3-3 Exit installation CD, and reboot your PC.
    Step 4: Reset Windows 7 Password
    While Windows login screen appears, press the Shift key 5 times to bring up the command line interface. Now type net user your name your new password.
    For example, net user isunshare 12345. That means that password of account isunshare is set as 12345.
    Password Reset work has finished so far. But sethc.exe has been covered. Now use the command c:\sethc.exe file back to c:\windows\system32\sethc.exe to restore the original sethc.exe file.
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  2. Posts : 6,458
    x64 (6.3.9600) Win8.1 Pro & soon dual boot x64 (6.1.7601) Win7_SP1 HomePrem
       #72

    Beanster,

    Please take your time and don't change things until Greg or Britton30 have a chance to respond.

    Ever change a tire on a moving truck?
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  3. Posts : 61
    win 7 pro 64
    Thread Starter
       #73

    Regarding post # 60: the Boot Override section is the same for all screens.
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  4.    #74

    Still need the Boot Override choices. You said you had chosen one to get install to start but in spite of asking I still never saw them until Gary posted his. I've also asked Gary how they apply.

    Which did you choose?

    Remember your password or don't set one. Password Reset
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  5. Posts : 61
    win 7 pro 64
    Thread Starter
       #75

    Here is my Boot\Boot screen....
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  6. Posts : 61
    win 7 pro 64
    Thread Starter
       #76

    Post #67 shows my Boot Override choices.
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  7. Posts : 61
    win 7 pro 64
    Thread Starter
       #77

    And as previously stated, I chose the stick without the UEFI label and that started the install.
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  8.    #78

    Boot Override choices are your F8 Boot Menu and nothing more, correct?
    How does it differ from the Boot Order listings?


    In post 63 what did you Select to get Boot>Boot menus shown in post 75?
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  9. Posts : 6,458
    x64 (6.3.9600) Win8.1 Pro & soon dual boot x64 (6.1.7601) Win7_SP1 HomePrem
       #79

    Thanks for the Boot\ Boot > screen

    I wonder what the F12 Print screen does - try using that for your next screen capture
    Press the F12 key (copy to clipboard probably)
    Launch Paint
    Press Ctrl+V to paste the clipboard onto the palette
    Press Ctrl+S to save it

    Once the image is saved, then you can use that in you posts.
    edit: I don't know how to get the image out of the UEFI BIOS - you're not in Windows yet, so the above (paint) is utter rubbish. Sorry about that.

    I hope that works, it will be easier for you and clearer for SF members.

    If it doesn't do what I think it does, don't sweat it, keep using the camera. Fuzzy images are better than no images.

    Greg is the best on all of this stuff. Follow his instructions closely and provide feedback when asked. Your system will be in great shape afterwards.

    I am outta here!

    Best of luck troubleshooting.

    Bill
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    Last edited by Slartybart; 23 Jun 2014 at 16:59.
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  10. Posts : 61
    win 7 pro 64
    Thread Starter
       #80

    Here is my F8 menu. And, I got to the Boot\Boot screen by clicking on (under Boot Option Priorities)
    >CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities.

    I see that I did not capture the priorities under the second option for hard drives, so I'll do that next and send.
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