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Windows install failed, can't repair
So my computer went from running perfectly fine to barely functional in a day. So I decided to reformat and reinstall. The plan was a complete reset. Factory defaults. So I backed up my stuff. Loaded up the install disk, formatted both my drives, combined some partitions and installed windows. Now this was a mistake, because I wound up with two windows 7 installs (it's been a while since I last did this, I forgot the steps). But whatever, I'll load it up, remove the second install. But every time I try to load either windows copy I get the error:
Windows Boot Manager
Windows failed to start.
A recent hardware or software change might be the cause. To fix the problem:
1. Insert your Windows installation disc and restart your computer.
2. Choose your language settings, and then click "Next."
3. Click "Repair your computer."
If you do not have this disc, contact your system administrator or computer manufacturer for assistance
File: \Windows\system32\winload.exe
Status: 0xc000000f Info: The selected entry could not be loaded because the application is missing or corrupt
*sigh* alright lets repair. However Startup repair cannot repair either install automatically. So I did some research and was told to make a few command prompt calls to restore default windows boot files however, despite my keyboard working enough to get me to the startup disk, the command prompt won't accept any key presses. Also any restart fails to start back up, I have to completely shut down and boot up.
So where do I go from here? What steps should I follow?