reinstall bcd

About this tag
The tag 'reinstall bcd' covers troubleshooting scenarios where the Boot Configuration Data (BCD) file is missing or corrupted, preventing Windows from booting. Users typically encounter this after hardware failures, power outages, or system crashes. The primary solution involves using Windows recovery tools to rebuild or reinstall the BCD file, often through the Command Prompt with commands like bootrec /rebuildbcd. This tag is relevant for Windows users facing boot errors such as 'File bootbcd missing' and seeking step-by-step guidance to restore system startup without data loss.
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    Windows 8 File bootbcd missing

    Hi I have an ASUS Rogg750js I was online gaming when my machine lit up like a full fire work display. I hit the power off waited then I rebooted but the drives have lost their boot no drives are seen. The boot bcd file is lost. How can I reinstall it. Any help will be greqtfully welcomed. Big pete
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