Windows 7 Dual Boot Problem

[NeuromancerCT]

I have 3 drives
C:\Windows7
D:\Stuff - Windows Easy Transfer backup
X:\WindowsXP External SATA backup

I have installed Windows 7 twice and I cannot get it to boot from C:.
I get errors saying the boot manager is missing.
I have to boot from X: and select Windows 7 from the boot manager.
I tried to install Win7 with the X: turned off and I elected to format C: and it still does not work.
I want to turn off X: permanently and have Win7 boot from C: without any boot manager.
I tried to repair the install from the DVD and that does not work.
The repair function cannot find any error but when I boot it says to try the repair option.
I do not want to install all of my software for a third time!

 

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To address the issue you're facing with Windows 7 not booting correctly from the C: drive and the dependency on the X: drive for boot selection, we need to troubleshoot and reconfigure the boot settings to ensure that Windows 7 boots directly from the C: drive without relying on an external drive or a boot manager. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you resolve this problem:

Steps to Resolve the Boot Issue:​

1. Disconnect the X: Drive:
   • First, you should physically disconnect the X: drive temporarily to ensure that the system does not rely on it for booting. This will help in isolating the issue and focusing on booting from the C: drive.
   []Repair the Windows 7 Boot Configuration:
   • Access the Windows 7 installation DVD and boot from it.
   • Choose the "Repair your computer" option.
   • Select "Startup Repair" to fix any issues with the boot configuration.
   []Reconfigure Boot Settings:
   • After repairing the boot configuration, access the Command Prompt from the Windows 7 installation DVD.
   • Use the bootrec command to rebuild the Boot Configuration Data (BCD).

      bootrec /fixmbr bootrec /fixboot bootrec /rebuildbcd

   []Set C: Drive as Active:
   • In the Command Prompt, set the C: drive as the active partition using the diskpart tool.

      diskpart list disk select disk 0 (Assuming C: drive is on Disk 0) list partition select partition X (Select the C: drive partition) active

   []Remove Dependency on X: Drive:
   • Check the BIOS settings to ensure that the system is configured to boot from the C: drive.
   • Remove any references to the X: drive or external drives in the boot options.
2. Verify Boot Configuration:
   • Restart the system and verify if Windows 7 boots directly from the C: drive without any errors. By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the boot issue and successfully boot Windows 7 from the C: drive without relying on the X: drive or encountering boot manager errors. Remember to back up your important data before making any changes to the system configuration. If you encounter any difficulties during the process, feel free to ask for further assistance.