How to fix a missing bootmgr after cloning a HDD to SSD due to a weird system-reserved partition?
I have cloned my C: partition from an existing HDD to a new SSD using gparted from my Linux-SDD. This went well data-wise. I can see the files, yet the new Win7SSD is unable to boot.
At first, the cursor was blinking. When I set it to boot, it said bootmgr is missing.
Recherching further, I realized that my HDD has three partition, the expected C: for Win7 and D: for data; yet there is also a system-reservered bootable partition at 100 MB.
So I thought I could fix it via repairing the mbr. Hence, I tried entering the resuce prompt via Repair Computer and ran:
Bootrec.exe /ScanOs
yet this only lists C:, not E: as well.
I did not see a way to force BootRec.exe to do its magic on E:, I did run a /fixmbr and /fixboot while I was on E:, yet am unsure if this did anything at all on E: or if I "fixed" my working C: instead.
I still can boot from C: but I rather use my new SSD instead.
How can I make the SSD bootable?
windows-7 boot ssd clone gparted
asked Jul 9 '15 at 22:03
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I have cloned my C: partition from an existing HDD to a new SSD using gparted from my Linux-SDD. This went well data-wise. I can see the files, yet the new Win7SSD is unable to boot.
At first, the cursor was blinking. When I set it to boot, it said bootmgr is missing.
Recherching further, I realized that my HDD has three partition, the expected C: for Win7 and D: for data; yet there is also a system-reservered bootable partition at 100 MB.
So I thought I could fix it via repairing the mbr. Hence, I tried entering the resuce prompt via Repair Computer and ran:
Bootrec.exe /ScanOs
yet this only lists C:, not E: as well.
I did not see a way to force BootRec.exe to do its magic on E:, I did run a /fixmbr and /fixboot while I was on E:, yet am unsure if this did anything at all on E: or if I "fixed" my working C: instead.
I still can boot from C: but I rather use my new SSD instead.
How can I make the SSD bootable?
windows-7 boot ssd clone gparted
asked Jul 9 '15 at 22:03
k0pernikus
77621425
add a comment |
I have cloned my C: partition from an existing HDD to a new SSD using gparted from my Linux-SDD. This went well data-wise. I can see the files, yet the new Win7SSD is unable to boot.
At first, the cursor was blinking. When I set it to boot, it said bootmgr is missing.
Recherching further, I realized that my HDD has three partition, the expected C: for Win7 and D: for data; yet there is also a system-reservered bootable partition at 100 MB.
So I thought I could fix it via repairing the mbr. Hence, I tried entering the resuce prompt via Repair Computer and ran:
Bootrec.exe /ScanOs
yet this only lists C:, not E: as well.
I did not see a way to force BootRec.exe to do its magic on E:, I did run a /fixmbr and /fixboot while I was on E:, yet am unsure if this did anything at all on E: or if I "fixed" my working C: instead.
I still can boot from C: but I rather use my new SSD instead.
How can I make the SSD bootable?
windows-7 boot ssd clone gparted
asked Jul 9 '15 at 22:03
k0pernikus
77621425
I have cloned my C: partition from an existing HDD to a new SSD using gparted from my Linux-SDD. This went well data-wise. I can see the files, yet the new Win7SSD is unable to boot.
At first, the cursor was blinking. When I set it to boot, it said bootmgr is missing.
Recherching further, I realized that my HDD has three partition, the expected C: for Win7 and D: for data; yet there is also a system-reservered bootable partition at 100 MB.
So I thought I could fix it via repairing the mbr. Hence, I tried entering the resuce prompt via Repair Computer and ran:
Bootrec.exe /ScanOs
yet this only lists C:, not E: as well.
I did not see a way to force BootRec.exe to do its magic on E:, I did run a /fixmbr and /fixboot while I was on E:, yet am unsure if this did anything at all on E: or if I "fixed" my working C: instead.
I still can boot from C: but I rather use my new SSD instead.
How can I make the SSD bootable?
windows-7 boot ssd clone gparted
windows-7 boot ssd clone gparted
asked Jul 9 '15 at 22:03
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I managed to make the SSD bootable by both:
- Cloning both paritions, the hidden and the C:, to the SSD. I exapanded the hidden partition to the full size of the hdd.
- Windows wasn't bootable directly after it. I had to insert the OEM Win7 DVD and boot from it. Instead of reinstalling I chose Repair option. Instantly, a window popped up that an issue was discovered and prompting me to fix and reboot.
After rebooting, the partition was checked and since then the SSD works fine.
answered Jul 16 '15 at 20:28
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I managed to make the SSD bootable by both:
- Cloning both paritions, the hidden and the C:, to the SSD. I exapanded the hidden partition to the full size of the hdd.
- Windows wasn't bootable directly after it. I had to insert the OEM Win7 DVD and boot from it. Instead of reinstalling I chose Repair option. Instantly, a window popped up that an issue was discovered and prompting me to fix and reboot.
After rebooting, the partition was checked and since then the SSD works fine.
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I managed to make the SSD bootable by both:
- Cloning both paritions, the hidden and the C:, to the SSD. I exapanded the hidden partition to the full size of the hdd.
- Windows wasn't bootable directly after it. I had to insert the OEM Win7 DVD and boot from it. Instead of reinstalling I chose Repair option. Instantly, a window popped up that an issue was discovered and prompting me to fix and reboot.
After rebooting, the partition was checked and since then the SSD works fine.
answered Jul 16 '15 at 20:28
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I managed to make the SSD bootable by both:
- Cloning both paritions, the hidden and the C:, to the SSD. I exapanded the hidden partition to the full size of the hdd.
- Windows wasn't bootable directly after it. I had to insert the OEM Win7 DVD and boot from it. Instead of reinstalling I chose Repair option. Instantly, a window popped up that an issue was discovered and prompting me to fix and reboot.
After rebooting, the partition was checked and since then the SSD works fine.
answered Jul 16 '15 at 20:28
k0pernikus
77621425
I managed to make the SSD bootable by both:
- Cloning both paritions, the hidden and the C:, to the SSD. I exapanded the hidden partition to the full size of the hdd.
- Windows wasn't bootable directly after it. I had to insert the OEM Win7 DVD and boot from it. Instead of reinstalling I chose Repair option. Instantly, a window popped up that an issue was discovered and prompting me to fix and reboot.
After rebooting, the partition was checked and since then the SSD works fine.
answered Jul 16 '15 at 20:28
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answered Jul 16 '15 at 20:28
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