Is there a Utility that will restore the Boot Sector?


  1. Mike Lynch
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    Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
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    Is there a Utility that will restore the Boot Sector?


    Again, the Hacker got to my System.

    All I need right now is to restore / repair the Boot Sector, if that's the right term.

    I believe Windows hides three of them around the C: Drive.

    Mike
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  3. samuria
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    win 8 32 bit
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    From an admin cmd prompt try
    bootrec /fixmbr
    bootrec /fixboot
    or try Fix Boot Problems
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  4. MisterEd
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    Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bits
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    samuria said:
    From an admin cmd prompt try
    bootrec /fixmbr
    bootrec /fixboot
    The problem is that if the computer won't boot into Windows 7 then thr OP can't get to the cmd prompt.
    However, if the OP can boot the Windows 7 setup DVD or flash drive then you go to:
    System Recovery Options > Command Prompt
    You can then run those two commands there.

    How to Fix MBR in Windows 7 With or Without Installation CD or DVD?
    Last edited by MisterEd; 07 Aug 2024 at 10:56.
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