boot manager missing

[ArchAngelnz]

Hi everyone. im at my wits end. with this one it all started when yes i was trying to move drive partions to make my c drive larger and in the process must have deleted the bootmanager.
now when i boot up all i get is this
BOOTMGR is missing
press ctrl+alt+del to restart
i have tried to reboot in bios to cd instead of hdrive doesnt read cd
both windows 7 cd and my repair cd dont read also burned the repair disk to stick and changed bios menu to boot to hdd usb stick still same menu as above.
ive been into the boot menu to changeto cd drive to boot but the arrow keys will not move the asterix is stuck on hard drive and floppy disk at the top is high lighted
ive have spent alot of time searching forums all are good once you get repair disk to start. plz help very sad Angel

 

[wanchoo]

Welcome to the Seven Forums, ArchAngel. There are many threads in these Forums telling you how to handle this common problem. However for starters you read the tutorial at http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/104341-bootmgr-missing-fix.html. There you shall be shown the way to resolve this problem.

In case you are unable to resolve the problem then first use a Partition Manager Boot Disk to delete all the partitions on the Hard Disk and then recreate the partitions as you want them to be. After that do a clean reinstall of Window 7 on the first partition using your installation DVD. This is how I solved this problem before I had joined Seven Forums.

 

[gregrocker]

Work through these steps for Troubleshooting Windows 7 Failure to Boot - Windows 7 Forums

 

[ArchAngelnz]

advice much apprecaited

thxs for the advice i will have a look and let u know how it unfolds

 

[ArchAngelnz]

still the song remains the same

ok ive read some of the scripts using advance boot menu
problem i have is the boot menu is frozen it wont let me move into advance options

switch on pc
1st screen is gigabite s series desplay
on the bottom of the screen i have these options

tab ; post screen del ; bios set up/ q-flash f9 ; xpress recovery2 f12 : boot menu

end: q flash

next screen
is a list of pci devices below that is verifying dmi pool data.... below that gives us our wonderful bootmanager is missing... press ctr alt del to restart
]then flashing _ but u cannot type anyrthing.

:huh:

 

[gregrocker]

What disk do you have to boot? Is it Windows Defender flash stick or CD, Win7 DVD or System Repair Disk for the correct 32- or 64-bit installed OS?

First tap the ESC key repeatedly to enter BIOS setup, make sure the HD is set first to boot, Save Settings and Exit.

Now see if Win7 will boot with HD set first to boot.

If not tap the F12 key at reboot to boot into DVD/CD to attempt repairs as given in tutorial in blue link. You 'll need to work through all the steps since nothing can be ruled out.

 

[ArchAngelnz]

reply

by pressing esc repeatly, just fast tracks to the last screen on my last script.
when i press del key to get into my bios set up i made sure 1st boot is to hd 2nd to cd 3rd to floppy.
this does not boot, it goes through to bootmanager missing ctrl alt del to restart

i have tried to put my windows 7 pro 64 bit cd in and reboot it doesnt read the cd
also i have burned a cd repair disk still the same and also used a usb stick and changed the bios menu to boot off usb hdd stick as the first boot and still get the same result
when i press f 12 to get into boot menu i cannot move the arrow keys at all it remains in hd boot up the srceen just locks up and i have to restart the machine to get out of the menu

 

[gregrocker]

Try resetting the CMOS: Clear CMOS - 3 Ways to Clear the CMOS - Reset BIOS

Now enter BIOS setup again and set CD/DVD drive to boot first. Reboot, look for Press Any key prompt to boot Win7 DVD or Repair CD. Do you see it?

If not burn another Win7 DVD or Repair CD. If you use the Win7 DVD ISO in this tutorial and the tool to burn to DVD or write to Stick then it should boot. Keep trying until it boots.

If it will not boot then try to boot free Partition Wizard bootable CD which will autostart, wipe the HD from Disk tab. This will force the installer to also autostart to Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7.

You can copy out your files by slaving the HD to another computer but it likely won't boot. You can also try Paragon Rescue CD freeware which should autostart to copy out your files.

 

[ArchAngelnz]

getting closer but no cigar

ok i reset bios and disabled first boot to hd and let 2nd boot to cd
this ran through as before but when it came to verifying dmi pool data new command came underneath ... boot from cd/dvd: press any key to boot from cd or dvd....
it waited few seconds i tried any key but no responce from key board then the dreaded bootmgr missing appeared again

 

[wanchoo]

Hi ArchAngel,

Had you re-partitioned the Hard Disk and then clean installed Windows 7, you would have been through long back. If all else fails then you can perhaps still take this option, as I had suggested in the first post.

Of course one misses out a lot in the learning experience if one takes this simple way out.

Amarnath

 

[ArchAngelnz]

the song still remains the same

HI wan choo thxs for responding but like i said in my passed scripts i have tried all the above and get the same result it dont matter what i download or burn or usb stick it still give me the same results my friend , trust me in saying i want this resolved as i my self have limited skill on these matters but 2 weeks of reading and surfing gives alot of answers to follow.... but yet still im here awiating a solution that works did u read all my responses?

 

[wanchoo]

You mean to say that you deleted all the partitions on the Hard Drive and created unallocated space on the entire Disk. After that you recreated the partitions with the first one as C, if there was more than one. And after that when you tried to install Windows & by popping in the Windows 7 DVD you still get "Bootmgr is missing" message.

Could you please confirm this once again so that I am sure that I am comprehending correctly what you are trying to convey.

 

[alishathomaz]

Repair the BCD store by using the Startup Repair option

You can use the Startup Repair option in the Windows Recovery Environment to repair the BCD store. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Put the Windows Vista installation disc in the disc drive, and then start the computer.
2. Press a key when you are prompted.
3. Select a language, a time, a currency, and a keyboard or another input method, and then click Next.
4. Click Repair your computer.
5. Click the operating system that you want to repair, and then click Next.
6. In the System Recovery Options dialog box, click Startup Repair.
7. Restart the computer.

 

[gregrocker]

Angel, once you reset the BIOS it seems you got the necessary prompt to "Press any key to boot DVD" which should have booted the DVD. Is this a known-good DVD which is not dirty or scratched at all? Try burning a Repair CD to see if it will boot. You need to get a disk booted to work though the steps for Troubleshooting Windows 7 Failure to Boot - Windows 7 Forums.

If you tried resizing your partitions and didn't use free Partition Wizard bootable CD then it may have failed and left your data scrambled. But the steps above show you how to browse in to see your data and if it is intact copy it out if Win7 cannot start. However you'll need to be able to boot the DVD or Repair CD first. Keep trying, as this is often due to a key not being pressed correctly or vigorously enough. If you want to burn another DVD or write to flash stick from the latest SP1 ISO you can find it in Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7.

 

[Sir George]

ok i reset bios and disabled first boot to hd and let 2nd boot to cd
this ran through as before but when it came to verifying dmi pool data new command came underneath ... boot from cd/dvd: press any key to boot from cd or dvd....
it waited few seconds i tried any key but no responce from key board then the dreaded bootmgr missing appeared again

Are you using a wireless keyboard? Have you tried a different keyboard? There is a chance the keyboard may be causing the problem and it could, just as well, not be a problem.

 

[alishathomaz]

Perform a Startup Repair of Windows. This type of installation should replace any missing or corrupt files, including BOOTMGR.

Even though a Startup Repair is a common solution for BOOTMGR problems, don't worry if it doesn't fix your problem.