Solved Repairing Windows 7 Ultimate that won't boot up

[Window7fan]

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.

 

[SIW2]

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.

Make Windows 7 bootable after motherboard swap

 

[Window7fan]

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!

 

[SIW2]