Solved No bootmanager after install

[alfay13]

So I did a clean install of Win 7 Pro x64 on a new SSD(Q that I was replacing the HDD(C with. The HDD was still installed when I installed on the SDD. Now I can't remove the HDD or the system will not boot. I get dual boot options when it is installed, but without I cannot run the SSD(Q as a standalone install. How can I remedy this? I know booting from the DVD and repairing, but I tried that twice and there was no change.

Any insight would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Kaktussoft]

While booted from SSD: Post screenshot of disk management with all fields visible.
You don't want it dual boot... but single boot I assume(?)

 

[alfay13]

While booted from SSD: Post screenshot of disk management with all fields visible.
You don't want it dual boot... but single boot I assume(?)

That's correct. I want to remove the old HDD and completely format it for another build leaving the SSD and my HDD I use for media.

Here's my disk management info.

 

[Kaktussoft]

I miss disk0 and disk1 in screenshot! Post that as well
An be sure you did boot to SSD!

 

[alfay13]

Derp...thanks for your help! I am currently booted into the Win 7 Pro on the SSD.

 

[whs]

Can you make the snips in .png and uplaod them with the paperclip to the forum. Then they are more readable.

Since you did not disconnect the HDD during the SSD installation, your SSD bootmgr probably landed on the HDD. You can copy it to the SSD OS partition with this - but make sure you get the right partition on the SSD.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/209885-bootmgr-move-c-easybcd.html

 

[gregrocker]

Not only were the other HD's not unplugged, you ran the Win7 installer from the OS which means the C letter was blocked so it could not be used for the new install. Win7 normally always boots as C if it is correctly installed from boot.

So what I would do is unplug all other HD's and do a Clean Install Windows 7 to the SSD.

If you don't mind having Win7 on the SSD on Q, then move the Paging File to Q: Change Virtual Memory Paging File

Mark the Q partition Active: Partition - Mark as Active (Method Two)

Power down to unplug all other HD's, then boot into Win7 installer to run Startup Repair - Run 3 Separate Times until Win7 starts and holds the System Active Boot flags.

 

[alfay13]

Okay lets try that attachment, better? Sorry it's literally my first post here!

 

[Kaktussoft]

From http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/783-elevated-command-prompt.html

diskpart
select vol C:
inactive
select vol Q:
active
exit

Now do a startup repair 3 times.

Why is win7 on Q??? You did install win7 to SSD while booted to HDD.

 

[alfay13]

Yeah I did, the burned DVD wouldn't boot for some reason, so I designated another drive letter (Q). Didn't think it should matter for my purposes, other than changing the boot partition was more involved than I thought!

 

[Kaktussoft]

Yeah I did, the burned DVD wouldn't boot for some reason, so I designated another drive letter (Q). Didn't think it should matter for my purposes, other than changing the boot partition was more involved than I thought!

It doesn't matter at all. But bad written procedures reference directly to C. And most tutorials write about C:\windows, C:\Program Files and so on.

 

[alfay13]

Easy BCD worked flawlessly. All set now. Thanks for the help!

 

[whs]

You are welcome

 

[Kaktussoft]

Easy BCD worked flawlessly. All set now. Thanks for the help!

But still dual boot I assume. You can remove all boot entries pointing to old C from bcd menu. Do it using easybcd

 

[whs]

If you still have a true dual boot, here is how to correct that:

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/210983-dual-boot-delete-os.html

 

[gregrocker]

Please post back another screenshot of Disk Management - Post a Screen Capture Image.

I gave you the steps to do this correctly. If you used EasyBCD then you'll not have Repair My Computer rewritten to the F8 boot menu. It requires Startup Repair x3 to do this fully and correctly.

Your SSD Win7 should be marked System Active Boot in Disk Mgmt.

It should be set first HD to boot in BIOS setup, and should be able to boot without the other HD.