Repairing Windows 7 Ultimate that won't boot up


  1. Window7fan
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    Repairing Windows 7 Ultimate that won't boot up


    Hi all

    This my first post so apologies in advance if I have posted in the wrong subgroup.

    I had Windows 7 Ultimate set up on a hard drive that was working fine a few years ago but when I put the HD into a spare PC it wouldn't boot up. The existing folders and files that I have checked seem to be intact and I even found the key using Recover Keys software.

    But I have no idea how to make it bootable again, so I would be grateful for any advice that any of you folks can provide.
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  3. SIW2
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    How different is the new hardware? If it doesnt support csm that adds extra difficulties.

    Either sysprep before moving or use an "adjust to new hardware" module.

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  4. Window7fan
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    Fixed !


    Hi SIW2

    Thanks so much for the detailed information and the link.

    Burnt the software to a DVD and then booted up from the DVD, software loaded then followed the instructions and it was all fixed in less than a minute !

    Just needed to add an entry for it to the EASYBCD menu and now I have the old system back again with everything intact.

    Thanks again!
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