Windows 7 bootmgr missing

[azerty]

ok so here is how my pc was set
3Xsata hdd(storage)
1Xide hdd(os)
so i had vista installed on my ide hdd and decided to install windows 7 on one of my sata hdd ( 75gig raptor 10 000rpm)
everything whent ok i installed all my drivers, avira,nero8 , winrar etc etc. then i did my updates 1st was ok 2nd too and it asked me to reboot . ( note that i rebooted after each driver and apps installed) then i come back in my office to see how its going and bam i get pleas insert porpoer boot device so i think and i take ou my ide hdd that had vista on it and reboot and bam bootmgr missing etc etc. any idea on whats could have caused it and what to doo

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you encountered a common issue related to the boot configuration when you removed the IDE HDD which likely contained the bootloader for your Windows installations. Here's a breakdown of the situation and some steps you can take to resolve it:

1. Boot Configuration Problem:
- When you removed the IDE HDD that had Vista installed on it, it likely had the bootloader configuration for both Vista and the newly installed Windows 7 on the SATA HDD.
- Removing the IDE HDD might have caused the system to lose access to the necessary bootloader files, resulting in the "Bootmgr is Missing" error.

2. Steps to Resolve the Issue:
- Boot from Windows 7 Installation Disc:
- Insert your Windows 7 installation disc into the DVD drive.
- Boot from the installation disc to access the recovery options.

- Repair the Boot Configuration:
- Once you boot from the installation disc, choose the option to repair your computer.
- Follow the steps to access the Command Prompt.

- Rebuild the Boot Configuration:
- In the Command Prompt window, run the following commands to rebuild the boot configuration:

shell
            bootrec /fixmbr
            bootrec /fixboot
            bootrec /rebuildbcd

- Restart Your PC:
- After running these commands, restart your computer and see if it boots up correctly.

3. Further Considerations:
- It's advisable to keep only the SATA HDD with Windows 7 connected initially to ensure that the bootloader is correctly configured.
- Once Windows 7 boots up successfully, you can reconnect the IDE HDD for additional storage without affecting the boot process.

By following these steps, you should be able to fix the boot configuration issue and get your Windows 7 system up and running again. If you encounter any difficulties or need further assistance, feel free to ask for help.