Using Bootrec.exe Tool In Windows Recovery Environment
Whenever there are errors or corruption issues in MBR
, boot sector and boot configuration data store, you can take help of Bootrec.exe utility from Windows RE. Corruption leads to inaccessibility of data files and folders. But Bootrec.exe tool in the Windows Recovery Environment (Windows RE) helps in troubleshooting and repairing the following items in Windows Vista or Windows 7 based computer system:
A Master Boot Record (MBR)
A boot sector
A Boot Configuration Data (BCD) store
To run the Bootrec.exe tool, you must start Windows RE. To do this, follow these steps:
Put the Windows Vista or Windows 7 installation disc in the disc drive, and then start the computer.
Press a key when you are prompted.
Select a language, a time, a currency, a keyboard or an input method, and then click Next.
Click Repair your computer.
Click the operating system that you want to repair, and then click Next.
In the System Recovery Options dialog box, click Command Prompt.
Type Bootrec.exe, and then press ENTER.
Bootrec.exe provides various repair options that you may use according to your computer situation.
1.FixMbr - The /FixMbr option writes a Windows 7 or Windows Vista-compatible MBR to the system partition. This option does not overwrite the existing partition table. Use this option when you must resolve MBR corruption issues, or when you have to remove non-standard code from the MBR.
2.FixBoot - The /FixBoot option writes a new boot sector to the system partition by using a boot sector that is compatible with Windows Vista or Windows 7. Use this option if one of the following conditions is true:
The boot sector has been replaced with a non-standard Windows Vista or Windows 7 boot sector.
The boot sector is damaged.
An earlier Windows operating system has been installed after Windows Vista or Windows 7 was installed. In this scenario, the computer starts by using Windows NT Loader (NTLDR) instead of Windows Boot Manager (Bootmgr.exe).
3.ScanOs - The /ScanOs option scans all disks for installations that are compatible with Windows Vista or Windows 7.
4.RebuildBcd - The /RebuildBcd option scans all disks for installations that are compatible with Windows Vista or Windows 7. Additionally, this option lets you select the installations that you want to add to the BCD store. Use this option when you must completely rebuild the BCD.
These options can fix up the corruption in MBR; otherwise download data recovery software to get access to all lost data. As you
download data recovery software, it starts scanning the system and provides you with immediate results. All your files and folders get recovered instantly and accurately.
by: Shiv Gupta
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