bootmgr is missing Windows 7

[SimonC]

PC has started to come up with this message.

Using the Windows disc, it doesn't find the installation when you put the disc in and choose repair.

Used the cmd prompt to do the following.

Changed to C: then,
bootrec /FixMbr - said successful
bootrec /FixBoot - said successful
bootrec /RebuildBcd - says 0 installations found.


Changed over the sata cable, tried different socket on motherboard too.

Ran the WD diagnostics extended test which after several hours said 0 problems found.

Drive is recongised in the bios.


I guess it's a windows issue?

I'll have to give the repair thing a try.

 

[rolypolyman]

If bootrec cant find any widows installations then you must remove the Bcd store and then re-create it. To do this type the following commands in the order presented.
1. Bootrec /RebuildBcd 'press enter'
2. Bcdedit /export C:\BCD.Backup 'press enter'
3. ren C:\boot\bcd bcd.old 'press enter'
4. Bootrec /RebuildBcd 'press enter'

When finished type EXIT, press enter and close command prompt window. Restart computer.
This has worked for me in the past. Bear in mind it could also be a goosed hard drive. Good luck.

 

[SimonC]

Thanks for the reply.

Sadly none of that worked, it says 0 installations found.

It was fine until I moved, so maybe it is the HDD, good thing I backed up before packing it way.

I'll put in a another drive and set it up again.