bootmgr is missing..........


  1. Posts : 5
    Windows 7
       #1

    bootmgr is missing..........


    I have an asus N81 laptop and recently changed over to windows 7 with the upgrade disc. It all went fine and the computer worked fine for about a week and then the other day I start the computer and it shows this message. I've checked online everywhere for solutions but I can't get past the screen when it tells me that the bootmgr is missing. What should i try to get past this?
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  2. Posts : 16,119
    7 X64
       #2

    Usually means the wrong partition is set as active.

    Run startup repair from the installation dvd - see what it says.

    Or boot up a free bootable partition manager such as this - see what it say s( you must make sure NUM LOCK is on after booting the cd )

    Free Download Partition Wizard
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  3. Posts : 5
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #3

    I put the installation dvd in and it still prompts me with the bootmgr
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  4. Posts : 16,119
    7 X64
       #4

    You have to BOOT from the dvd.

    To "Boot" a cd /dvd :

    Start the pc.

    Watch the white writing on the black screen. It will say something like:

    F2 for setup
    F11 for boot menu

    (Your F numbers may be different) Press whatever key it tells you for boot menu.

    A menu will pop up.

    Arrow down to cdrom drive. Put the cd/dvd in the drive and close the tray.

    Press Enter. A few secs later it will ask "press any key to boot from cdrom drive". Press Enter again.

    The contents of the cd/dvd will start loading into memory (ram).

    Windows does not start - you are starting the program on the cd/dvd instead.

    System Recovery Options
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  5. Posts : 5
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #5

    SIW2 said:
    You have to BOOT from the dvd.

    To "Boot" a cd /dvd :

    Start the pc.

    Watch the white writing on the black screen. It will say something like:

    F2 for setup
    F11 for boot menu

    (Your F numbers may be different) Press whatever key it tells you for boot menu.

    A menu will pop up.

    Arrow down to cdrom drive. Put the cd/dvd in the drive and close the tray.

    Press Enter. A few secs later it will ask "press any key to boot from cdrom drive". Press Enter again.

    The contents of the cd/dvd will start loading into memory (ram).

    Windows does not start - you are starting the program on the cd/dvd instead.

    System Recovery Options
    It says nothing just a flashing underscore then has the asus screen then the bootmgr.
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  6. Posts : 16,119
    7 X64
       #6

    You have no options at all on the POST screen - not even press Del or an F number for setup?

    That's weird and very inconvenient.

    What is the model of the pc ?
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  7. Posts : 5
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #7

    got it all fixed up. just went into bios setup and made dvd drive primary startup drive. then ran system repair
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  8. Posts : 16,119
    7 X64
       #8

    Great - seems you don't get the pop up boot menu on those machines.

    Well done - glad to hear it is all fixed.
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  9. Posts : 5
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #9

    Yeah thanks a lot for the help
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