Oh noes!! [Bootmgr]

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  1. Posts : 11,840
    64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro
       #11

    Uber Philf said:
    dont think so mate, looks like full install for yall

    +1 1/2 back up yer data and format..... you know that is what you're going to have to do ... you just havent admitted it to your self yet..
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  2. Posts : 13,354
    Windows 7 Professional x64
       #12

    Do make sure you're booting from the CD drive before trying to format. And if he can't boot from the CD, how can he boot from any other 3rd party tool?
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  3. Posts : 11,840
    64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro
       #13

    Jonathan King said:
    Do make sure you're booting from the CD drive before trying to format. And if he can't boot from the CD, how can he boot from any other 3rd party tool?

    His original post suggests that his boot order was not properly set to boot from the CD drive, thus the missing boot mgr error. Once this is corrected, he will be able to format the drive before installation..
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  4. Posts : 13,354
    Windows 7 Professional x64
       #14

    Yes, but why bother formatting and reinstalling Windows if he can boot from his repair disk?
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  5. Posts : 11,840
    64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro
       #15

    Jonathan King said:
    Yes, but why bother formatting and reinstalling Windows if he can boot from his repair disk?
    Because, like an upgrade, using the repair option is not a 100% fix. By formatting the drive, you are ensuring that no garbage is left behind to possibly corrupt the OS.. If the installed hardware is not borked, then a format/fresh install is the only option in the OP case ...
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  6. Posts : 6,885
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Mint 9
       #16

    Iforgotart said:
    awwe... no other ways? i just installed Adobe full suite... D:
    You can restore from the Windows.old folder this creates.
    Here is my tutorial on it: Windows.old folder - Restore into a new installation

    ~Lordbob
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  7. Posts : 2,651
    W7 RTM Ultimate x64
       #17

    Yes, you COULD do that, but then in the end, you still havent done a proper full format, which, i think, if im paying attention, is what we are considering doing here.
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  8. Posts : 6,885
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Mint 9
       #18

    Uber Philf said:
    Yes, you COULD do that, but then in the end, you still havent done a proper full format, which, i think, if im paying attention, is what we are considering doing here.
    If you were talking to me, my method involves a clean install OVER the old one.
    That will not do a full format... But yeah.

    Backing up the data needs to be done anyways. I would recommend just backing up from windows so you can restore from it, and wipe the drive and reinstall.

    ~Lordbob
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  9. Posts : 2,651
    W7 RTM Ultimate x64
       #19

    Yeah, what Tews was talking about, doing a format and install, so no junk is left behind, starting fresh, backups a must, and sorry if i sounded cocky or angry.
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  10. Posts : 6,885
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Mint 9
       #20

    Uber Philf said:
    Yeah, what Tews was talking about, doing a format and install, so no junk is left behind, starting fresh, backups a must, and sorry if i sounded cocky or angry.
    No, it was my mistake, I both misinterpreted your statement, and my own solution.

    I sort of forgot about wiping (formatting) the drive. So I agree, backup then wipe and clean install.

    ~Lordbob
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