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How do I fix Windows Vista with command prompt?

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How do I fix Windows Vista with command prompt?

If you don’t have the installation disc

  1. Reboot the computer.
  2. Press F8 as the Windows Vista logo appears.
  3. Select Repair Your Computer.
  4. Select Command Prompt from the System Recovery Options menu.
  5. When Command Prompt opens, type the commands: bootrec /rebuildbcd.
  6. Hit Enter.

What are the Bootrec commands?

Use this option when you must completely rebuild the BCD store. Note Use the Bootrec.exe tool to troubleshoot a “Bootmgr Is Missing” error….To do this, type the following commands at the Windows RE command prompt:

  • bcdedit /export C:\BCD_Backup.
  • c:
  • cd boot.
  • attrib bcd -s -h -r.
  • ren c:\boot\bcd bcd. old.
  • bootrec /RebuildBcd.

How do I fix a corrupted Windows?

How can I fix corrupted files in Windows 10?

  1. Use the SFC tool.
  2. Use the DISM tool.
  3. Run a SFC scan from Safe Mode.
  4. Perform a SFC scan before Windows 10 starts.
  5. Replace the files manually.
  6. Use System Restore.
  7. Reset your Windows 10.

How do I start WinRE?

Entry points into WinRE

  1. From the login screen, click Shutdown, then hold down the Shift key while selecting Restart.
  2. Click Start > Settings > Update & security > Recovery > under Advanced Startup, click Restart now.
  3. Boot to recovery media.
  4. Use a hardware recovery button (or button combination) configured by the OEM.

How do I fix Windows not booting?

Windows 10 Won’t Boot? 12 Fixes to Get Your PC Running Again

  1. Try Windows Safe Mode.
  2. Check Your Battery.
  3. Unplug All Your USB Devices.
  4. Turn Off Fast Boot.
  5. Check Your Other BIOS/UEFI Settings.
  6. Try a Malware Scan.
  7. Boot to Command Prompt Interface.
  8. Use System Restore or Startup Repair.

What is backup Bootsect?

Bootsect. bak is a backup of the primary Bootsect. dos. It is created by default by old Windows operating systems when any boot modifications occur. It can be safely deleted, as it is only a back-up unlinked to the actual boot sector.