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Need help getting external USB 3.0 drive with Windows 7-64-bit to boot
I was able to boot into Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit, and now I am getting the message stating:
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 the disc, contact your system administrator or computer manufacturer for assistance.
File: windows\system32\winload.exe
Status: 0xc0000225
I know I have the full version of Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit and I know the file winload.exe is on that drive to. I saw it. I had cloned the drive I have inside the external case to a bigger SSD drive that is now in my computer case so I can go to a full version of Windows 8.1 while still being able to boot into windows 7 on my external SSD drive that I have hooked to the USB 3.0 port. I bought one of those external case kits that let you use an SSD drive to migrate, copy or clone to another source or drive. Since it is an external drive the only way I can get it to boot is by going into UEFI Bios and selecting it as the drive I want to boot into, which was fine, and it worked a couple of times. Now I cannot even boot it up anymore without the windows boot manager error screen and message. I have tried everything, even copying the whole Windows 7 install DVD to the drive and nothing works. It won't allow me to repair anything necessary so it boots up. What do I do now? I have games I have played for weeks that will be lost due to the fact I have saved progress. I appreciate all the help I can get