Bootmgr missing after SSD clone?

broona · 31 Oct 2012 at 14:07

I've got a Dell XPS15, and I've just added a Samsung 830 SSD to use as a boot drive, keeping the original mechanical drive for storage.

I've cloned the drive using Macrium Reflect, but when I try to boot from it, I just get the 'Bootmgr is missing' error.

Any quick fixes please? I've googled the error, but they all say to boot from a Windows 7 recovery DVD, which I can't do as I replaced the DVD drive with the SSD!

fornowagain · 31 Oct 2012 at 14:21

Make a bootable Windows 7 usb from the ISO and boot from that. You can download the ISO from digitalriver if you don't have it already.

http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/html/pbPage.Help_Win7_usbdvd_dwnTool

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http://msft.digitalrivercontent.net/win/X17-24281.iso 2147483647 X17-24281.iso Windows 7 Professional x64 English
http://msft.digitalrivercontent.net/win/X17-24394.iso 2147483647 X17-24394.iso Windows 7 Ultimate x86 English
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wazza300 · 31 Oct 2012 at 14:22

as above and do a start up repair from the windows dvd,it will fix any startup problems

Banzai_Joe · 31 Oct 2012 at 14:28

Can you not try Acronis TrueImage instead to make your clone?
I think there is a free trial.

I use it and its been fine for most of the clone to SSD replacements i do, especially when it resizes the partitions for you.

wazza300 · 31 Oct 2012 at 14:30

makesure you select the ssd as first boot device in the bios aswell,or else it will try booting from the storage hdd hence missing boot manager

broona · 31 Oct 2012 at 14:33

Thanks for the replies, I'll see if I can hunt out a USB pen.

I used Reflect as most people seemed to have good results with it, will look into True Image if I can't repair it.

broona · 31 Oct 2012 at 14:37

wazza300 said:
makesure you select the ssd as first boot device in the bios aswell,or else it will try booting from the storage hdd hence missing boot manager

Yeah, I've done that, it boots fine from the mechanical drive, but not the flash drive, that's when the error displays, haven't wiped the storage drive yet, as I want to make sure the SSD's working properly first.

fornowagain · 31 Oct 2012 at 14:39

I've had that with Macrium Reflect when I let it decide what to copy for the clone, it was fine when I had it make a bit for bit copy. And make sure the clone is the only drive connected when you first boot.

broona · 31 Oct 2012 at 14:44

fornowagain said:
I've had that with Macrium Reflect when I let it decide what to copy for the clone, it was fine when I had it make a bit for bit copy. And make sure the clone is the only drive connected when you first boot.

Easier said than done, that means I need to take my laptop to bits again, lol! Edit: no I don't, undo 4 screws and pull the caddy out!

How do you do a bit for bit copy? Thanks.

broona · 31 Oct 2012 at 19:12

Fixed it, re-cloned the drive after selecting the more accurate cloning in the advanced options, booted up from a Windows 7 USB pen, repaired system startup, sorted!