Windows 7 Dual Boot 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).
     Code:

      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.
     Code:

      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.