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BOOTMBR is missing, Press Ctr+Alt+Del to restart


        You must have a Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 installation disc to fix this issue. If you don't have installation disc then contact your computer manufacturer or Microsoft Support to get the one. You can try Step-4, if you have Startup Repair is a preinstalled on your computer.

To fix this you can use the following Steps :

Step 1: Run Startup repair from Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE)

   Follow these steps to run Startup Repair from WinRE:
  1)   Insert Windows Installation disc into your computer and restart.

  2)   Press a key when the message "Press any key to boot from CD / DVD" appears.
        If your Computer not detected disc media automatically
        ·       During the restart process, see the screen for any instructions that explain how to    interrupt normal startup and enter into the BIOS (Basic I/O system) setup utility to setup Boot Order.

           NOTE: Most PC's use F2, F10, ESC or Del key to enter into BIOS setup.

·     Select the CD/DVD or USB flash Drive in the Boot List. Follow the instructions on the screen. The Boot sequence is now set to boot from CD/DVD or USB flash drive.
·        Press F10 to save your changes and restart the computer.

 3)   Select a language, a time and a currency, a keyboard or input method, and then select Next.

 4)  Select Repair your computer.

 5)  In the System Recovery Options dialog box, select the drive of your Windows installation, and then select Next.

 6)   At the System Recovery Options dialog box, select Repair your computer.

 7)  Select the operating system that you want to repair, and then select Next.

 8)  In the System Recovery Options dialog box, select Startup Repair.


Step 2: Rebuild the boot configuration data (BCD) from Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE)

To rebuild the boot configuration data (BCD) from Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE), follow these steps:

1)  Insert disc into computer, and then start the computer.
2)  Press a key when the message Press any key to boot from CD or DVD appears.
     If your PC does not detect the media automatically
     a)  During the restart process, see the screen for any instructions that explain how to interrupt normal startup and enter into the BIOS (Basic I/O system) setup utility to setup Boot Order.

NOTE: Most PC's use F2, F10, ESC or Del key to enter into BIOS setup.

     b)   Select the CD/DVD or USB flash Drive in the Boot List. Follow the instructions on the screen. The Boot sequence is now set to boot from CD/DVD or USB flash drive.
   c)   Press F10 to save your changes and restart the computer. The scan will take a few minutes and remove any malware that may be infecting your computer.

3)  Select a language, a time, a currency, a keyboard or another input method, and then select Next.
4)   Select Repair your computer.
5)   Select the operating system that you want to repair, and then select Next.
6)   In the System Recovery Options dialog box, select Command Prompt.
7)   Type Bootrec /RebuildBcd, and then press ENTER.

Method 3: Run System Restore from Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE)
Important This method requires that System Restore is enabled on your computer.



To run System Restore from Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE), follow these steps:

1)    Insert the Windows installation disc into the disc drive, and then start the computer.
2)   Press a key when the message Press any key to boot from CD or DVD appears.
      If your PC does not detect the media automatically
    a)  During the restart process, see the screen for any instructions that explain how to interrupt normal startup and enter into the BIOS (Basic I/O system) setup utility to setup Boot Order.

NOTE: Most PC's use F2, F10, ESC or Del key to enter into BIOS setup.

     b)   Select the CD/DVD or USB flash Drive in the Boot List. Follow the instructions on the screen. The Boot sequence is now set to boot from CD/DVD or USB flash drive.
   c)   Press F10 to save your changes and restart the computer. The scan will take a few minutes and remove any malware that may be infecting your computer.  

3)  Select a language, a time and currency, and a keyboard or input method, and then select Next.

4)   Select Repair your computer.

5)  In the System Recovery Options dialog box, select the drive of your Windows installation, and then select Next.

6)   In the System Recovery Options dialog box, select System Restore.

7)   Follow the System Restore Wizard instructions and select the appropriate restore point.

8)   Select Finish to restore the system.


Method 4: Use Startup Repair on a computer that has a preinstalled recovery option on your computer

Important This method is available only if Startup Repair is a preinstalled recovery option 
on your computer.

If you do not have a Windows installation disc, and Startup Repair is a preinstalled recovery option on your computer, follow these steps to repair startup files:

1)   Remove all floppy disks, CDs, and DVDs from your computer, and then restart your computer by using the computer's power button.

   ·         If your computer has a single operating system installed, press and hold the F8 key as your computer restarts. You have to press F8 before the Windows logo appears. If the Windows logo appears, you have to try again by waiting until the Windows logon prompt appears, and then shutting down and restarting your computer.


  • If your computer has more than one operating system, use the arrow keys to highlight the operating system that you want to repair, and then press and hold F8.

2)    1.     On the Advanced Boot Options screen, use the arrow keys to highlight Repair your computer, and then press Enter. (If Repair your computer isn't listed as an option, then your computer doesn't include preinstalled recovery options, or your network administrator has turned them off.)

3)    Select a keyboard layout, and then select Next.

4)    Select a user name, type the password, and then select OK.

5)  On the System Recovery Options menu, select Startup Repair. Startup Repair might prompt you to make choices as it tries to fix the problem and, if it is necessary, it might restart your computer as it makes repairs.

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