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Windows 7 - No bootable device

Anonymous
2012-05-05T04:30:35+00:00

I have Windows 7 Enterprise installed. I added additional Hard Drives and was working properly. I bought a new computer, and I removed the extra drives, as they contain my documents, to add them to the new computer.  Unfortunately, I must have done something wrong, ad now, I get the following when start my current computer with the single Window 7 drive:  "PXE-M0F: Existing Intel Boot Agent. No bootable device. Insert boot disk and press any key"'

I tried to load the Windows 7 Installation Disk and select "Repair your computer", unfortunately, there is no system under "operating system" to select. 

I also tried the Bootrec.exe, the /fixMBR, the /FixBoot, etc. on your 'KB927392' but could not find the files.

I added the Drive to my new computer as a non bootable drive, and I can see all my files including the windows folder, but cannot find any of the following files in the root directory: bootmgr, BOOTSEC.BAK, bootsqm.dat, hiberfil.sys or the pagefile.sys. 

Anything you can help me with will be appreciated as I cannot reload the Windows from scratch as I have many programs installed, comfigured including my Outlook files.

Regards,

amonrah13

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures

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  1. Anonymous
    2012-05-06T00:02:28+00:00

    Thanks Basith,

    As I indicated in my original question, I am able to see all the files, intact, the only part missing was the Windows required files for booting the system. I finally was able to load the drive as a slave, on another computer and was able to change it to 'ACTIVE'.  That seemed to be the big obstacle I was having.

    I was then able to run the 'Repair your computer' (3 Times) from the Installation DVD and I amd alive with no corruption to any of my programs or data files.

    Thanks again for your reply and hope to read your answers to questions as they need them.

    Regards,

    amonrah13

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  1. Anonymous
    2012-05-05T18:45:09+00:00

    Hi,

    You will need to verify if the drive is detected or not. This can either be done through the BIOS or they can boot to the install disk and get to the point where it selects where to install - this is just to verify if its detected and they shouldn’t proceed with the install.

    If it isn’t detected, they should look in the BIOS and make sure the drive/port is not disabled. If it’s enabled but still not detected they can have a qualified person check to make sure the cables are securely connected.

    If the drive is detected, they can run check disk from the install DVD to make sure the drive didn’t fail but if that comes up clean and no OS is detected on it, their data may be lost. They can either seek advice about data recovery options or they can reinstall Windows if they don’t need to recover data.

    Hope the information is helpful.

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