Fix: Bootmgr is Missing in Windows 7

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This is one of the most common boot issue you might come around, in the Windows operating system. In this article I will tell you how you can fix the Bootmgr is Missing error message in Windows 7.

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Step 1:

Insert the Windows 7 Installation or Repair disk into your drive and reboot the System. You will be prompted to “Press any key to boot from disk” so go ahead and press Enter.

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Step 2:

Then it will give you language selection option click Next.

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Step 3:

You will now get the option to “Repair your Computer“.

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Step 4:

Select Repair your computer option and the Operating System i.e. Windows 7 next. Click Next.

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On some occasions you may not find any operating system listed. Don’t panic just click Next!

Step 5:

Now click on “Command Prompt“.

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Step 6:

Type in the following commands:

  • bootrec /fixboot
  • bootrec /fixmbr
  • bootrec /RebuildBCD

Sometime you may need to change the directory from X:\Windows\System to C:\ type in the command cd\ then c: then run the commands.

Once you finish running those commands, reboot the system and see if it boots. It should! If not then run Startup Repair 3 different times.

Watch this video tutorial, created by me.

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Shyam aka “Captain Jack” is a Microsoft MVP and a Windows Enthusiast whose area of expertise is Crash Dump Analysis and Advanced Windows troubleshooting. He has developed Windows based Tools like SF IE Restorator for troubleshooting Internet Explorer issues and SF Diagnostic Tool for collecting Crash dump files for troubleshooting purpose. He blogs at captaindbg.com.
  • Linu

    thanks so much, putting the command prompt instruction extra was a lifesaver….

  • Dude

    In the video you type the commands bootrec /fixboot
    bootrec /fixmbr
    bootrec /RebuildBCD in reverse order.

  • http://meena-tech.blogspot.com/ Meena Bassem

    do these commands have to be in order?

  • williamwclee

    i asked the same question many times somewhere in other forums whatsoever…
    what if i don’t have a windows 7 installation or repair disk at my fingertips?
    any tools available for backing up boot elements of the running sytem and preparing a boot restoration at machine boot?

  • http://twitter.com/TheBigOldDog TheBigOldDog

    You can create a system repair disc from any functional Windows 7 machine. Just search “Repair” and it should be the first hit.

  • Anonymous

    Sorry I didn’t mention ..
    First I would recommend /RebuildBCD, /FixMbr then /FixBoot

  • Caleb

    You can also read this guide at Microsoft http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2622803/

  • giprabu

    Thanks a lot ..
    worked like charm ….

  • Jhayzsiete_01

    what if your all files is delete, then what you gonna do to fix the bootmgr is missing?

  • josh

    what do you mean by run start up repair 3 different times? i have done these commands but “BOOTMGR is missing” still appears, my computer doesn’t work yet..please help me and reply asap if possible..thanks in advance! ~cheers!

  • http://captaindbg.com Shyam Sasindran

    Hi Josh,

    Have you tried the commands mentioned in the video? Those are Fixboot commands in Command Prompt at Start Repair screen i.e.

    Bootrec /RebuildMBR
    Bootrec /FixMBR
    Bootrec /FixBoot

    Watch the video and let me know if it works for you.

  • Ed Case

    hi.. I do not get to the repair bit.. I insert win7 cd into my drive and boot from drive, starting windows appears but just hangs there..goes no further ..
    cheers in advance if anyone can help..

    Ed

  • Tyaru

    i need you address

  • jebba

    Thanks ! Thanks ! Thanks ! Thanks ! Thanks ! Thanks !
    worked like charm .