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    BOOTMGR is missing...

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by koreaze, Oct 15, 2011.

  1. koreaze

    koreaze Newbie

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    I was trying to do a clean install of windows ultimate on my SSD. I installed the SSD and removed the HDD, then I inserted the windows ultimate cd but halfway through the installation process, it gave me an error saying files were missing/corrupted.

    I turned off my laptop and rebooted with a different cd and it gave me the bootmgr is missing message. It doesn't matter what cd I put in now, it gives me the same message.

    Can someone help me?
     
    koreaze, Oct 15, 2011
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  2. ALLurGroceries

    ALLurGroceries  Vegan Vermin Super Moderator

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    You probably need to get your hands on a new windows 7 CD or installer image.
     
    ALLurGroceries, Oct 15, 2011
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  3. DCx

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    use the recovery console and run fixmbr...
     
    DCx, Oct 15, 2011
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  4. ALLurGroceries

    ALLurGroceries  Vegan Vermin Super Moderator

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    Windows isn't even installed fully on the machine. You need a good installation disc/image.
     
    ALLurGroceries, Oct 16, 2011
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    Need a DVD of WIndows 7, and then choose Repair your computer, nor Install now. Good Luck.
     
    AMRAAM_Missiles, Oct 16, 2011
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    iutbf Notebook Guru

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    From his description it seems Windows didn't install correctly, I wouldn't expect Repair or FIXMBR to work. As ALLurGroceries suggests reinstall Win7 with a new DVD, just make sure to format or repartition prior to install.
     
    iutbf, Oct 16, 2011
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    Nope, just using the install disc and the recovery manager (off the disk) will allow you to fix the mbr.
     
    DCx, Oct 17, 2011
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  8. ALLurGroceries

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    DCx please take a second look at OP.
     
    ALLurGroceries, Oct 17, 2011
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    Download Windows 7 Integrated With SP1 ISO – Official Direct Download Links

    Download a new ISO and burn to a blank.
     
    Chastity, Oct 17, 2011
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