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The primary boot tag covers issues where Windows fails to start due to incorrect disk configuration or malware. Common problems include marking an external drive as active in Disk Management, which can prevent the system from booting, and boot sector trojans that block access to normal and safe mode. Users often need to adjust BIOS boot order or use recovery media to repair the boot process. Troubleshooting steps involve checking disk management settings, scanning for viruses, and using Windows repair tools. These discussions focus on restoring the ability to boot from the correct primary device.
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Windows 7 I marked my external hard drive as active and now windows won't boot
Hello I'm new to these forums. What happened to my computer is, I kept getting the BSOD, I went into safe mode, removed the most recent programs I had installed, and it stopped happening. I then proceeded to plug in my external hard drive. It was not recognizing it for some reason, so I went to...- patatesboy
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- boot issues bootrec bsod command prompt data recovery disk management diskpart drive letter external drive primary boot recovery environment solid state drive startup repair system restore troubleshooting user experience windows installation windows logo
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 Troubleshooting Boot Issues: Possible Boot Sector Trojan on Windows 7 Vaio
Hey everybody, just encountered what i think may be a boot sector trojan virus. Im running windows 7 on a sony vaio and can only get into the BIOs system (version R0200Z5). Im unable to boot into anything (normal mode, safe mode, system restore points) when trying, my comp just...- Slink2
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- bios boot drive boot issues boot trojan chkdsk command line disk check iso malware primary boot reboot loop repair disk safe mode sony vaio system restore tech support windows 7 write protection
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
