Bootmgr missing ctrl+alt+del and more

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  1. Posts : 26
    32bit windows7
       #1

    Bootmgr missing ctrl+alt+del and more


    Hi all,
    I have read up on this forum about how to create a USB which solves this problem,but I think I have a combination which doesn't make that solution a viable option.

    My problem is as follows:-
    I have a grub USB stick with windows Installations on, as well as repair programs.
    I used it to re-install win 7 on my other laptop, and, it worked like a charm and runs like a dream. A 2 second shutdown is what I'd call quick :)

    Anyhow, thought I'd give it a go ony netbook, as, being about to sell it, thought I'd reinstall the starter version of windows that came pre-installed when I bought it.
    All was good, until restarting after installation. It seemed to only boot off the aforementioned USB stick. I ran the repair startup facility as described 3 times but still the same thing. Windows seemed to think I should boot from the Ethernet port for some reason, at least that's what it was looking for at startup.
    So, reluctantly, I re-installed windows.
    Now, I should mention there was a 99mb partition which wasn't showing up after installation, so I went into disc management and enable it, after the 2nd successive install. I was careful to mark C drive as an active partition, so as to make sure it booted up to that at startup, so in doing so I labelled that as the primary 238gb partition.
    I then re-started my netbook, and then got an error stating "bootmgr missing, press ctrl alt & delete".
    I did, my netbook restarted and so I'm here :)
    Further problem is this...
    When I put my USB drive which contains recovery and disk management software, it doesn't make a difference as I get the same message.
    Additional problem is this...
    I can't get into bios but...
    My arrow keys DO NOT function, so all I can do is load setup defaults which make no difference, and.. I'm back to square one :)
    Short of taking out the hdd what can I do?
    F8 does nothing
    USB drive does nothing
    I cannot change the boot options in bios..
    and
    I don't have a built in DVD/CD drive
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  2. Posts : 146
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 - Service Pack 1
       #2

    Hello, Zanty.

    First, welcome to Seven Forums!

    I think you can not use GRUB for Windows installation. Try to follow this tutorial and try again : USB Windows 7 Installation Key Drive - Create

    Trinty :)
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  3. Posts : 26
    32bit windows7
    Thread Starter
       #3

    You can, I've used it and it works fine.
    Like I said previously I'm running windows 7 on my quad core laptop, which I installed windows 7 on using a USB prepared by grub.
    Reason? Grub allows multiple os live boots and installs.
    But I digress, because this post isn't about debating that :)
    Can anyone suggest what I do next to help sort my netbook out? Thanks :)
    Btw I should point out I've already red that helpful post you directed me to, However, like I've already said, it's not an option for me if a USB key is not being read at startup - which it isn't.
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  4.    #4

    Is there a newer BIOS update for your mobo or PC model? If not Reset the BIOS to defaults, manually if necessary: Clear CMOS - 3 Ways to Clear the CMOS - Reset BIOS

    Set SATA controller to AHCI mode, boot the installer to wipe the HD with Diskpart Clean Command before Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7
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  5. Posts : 26
    32bit windows7
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Ok will try it thanks
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  6. Posts : 26
    32bit windows7
    Thread Starter
       #6

    I actually reset the bios to the setup defaults yesterday but it made no difference
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  7.    #7

    Write a new ISO to stick using Step 1 and 2 in this tutorial to get a perfect Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7

    You'll first need to Unlock any version using eicfg removal tool
    on the ISO file before writing.
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  8. Posts : 16,428
    7 X64
       #8

    Are you able to connect your working lappy to your netbook?
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  9. Posts : 26
    32bit windows7
    Thread Starter
       #9

    I could connect it to my laptop I've just not done it before so I bit unsure how to go about that
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  10. Posts : 26
    32bit windows7
    Thread Starter
       #10

    Ok I cleared the bios again and reset to default.
    Followed the guide and downloaded the windows USB utility tool.
    Creates a bootable USB drive and exactly the same message.
    No matter what I do I'm getting the
    Bootmgr press ctrl alt and delete to restart error
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