Windows 7 Won't Boot? Here's How To Fix Your Master Boot Record « Null Byte :: WonderHowTo

With a lot of Null Byters playing around with Linux because of its excessive use in the hacking world, some of you are bound to run into some trouble with the installation at some point or another. If you make a mistake, or you're intimidated by the wonky-looking installation screen, you may want to just stick with Windows. However, you may notice it can be hard to go back once you've crossed a certain point in the installation. Your Windows installation may be broken or unbootable.If you're one of the people whodidtry to use a dual-boot, you've probably found that the Windows startup repair tool isn't going to help you. There's always the super GRUB disc, but that's just more GNU/Linux! How can we get out of this?With the same-old utilities found on your Windows startup disc.RequirementsWindows 7 installation discA Windows installation with a damagedMBR, orMasterBootRecordStep1Insert the Installation Disc & Boot ItPut the installation medium into the disc tray.Reboot the computer.While booting, strikeF12to get into your boot menu.SelectCD/DVD/BD.Press any key to boot from the disc.Step2Run the ToolText inboldis a command prompt command:Select a language, a time, a currency, a keyboard or an input method, and then clickNext.ClickRepair your computer.Click the operating system that you want to repair, and then clickNext.In theSystem Recovery Optionsdialog box, clickCommand Prompt.TypeBootrec.exe, and then press [enter].Fix the boot record./FixMbrRepair the boot sectors of the hard drive disk./FixBootRestart your computer and watch it boot normally again.Follow and Chat with Null Byte!TwitterGoogle+IRC chatWant to start making money as a white hat hacker?Jump-start your hacking career with our2020 Premium Ethical Hacking Certification Training Bundlefrom the newNull Byte Shopand get over 60 hours of training from cybersecurity professionals.Buy Now (90% off) >Other worthwhile deals to check out:97% off The Ultimate 2021 White Hat Hacker Certification Bundle99% off The 2021 All-in-One Data Scientist Mega Bundle98% off The 2021 Premium Learn To Code Certification Bundle62% off MindMaster Mind Mapping Software: Perpetual LicenseImage byfrezorerRelatedHow To:Hack Your PC into a Mac! How to Install OS X Mountain Lion on Any Intel-Based ComputerHow To:Use BOOT.INI in Windows XPHow To:Fix or Repair a Broken Spark Plug Wire and Boot on Lawn MowerHow To:Access the Boot Menu and BIOS in Windows 8How To:Restore Windows Master Boot Record on VistaHow To:Give Your GRand Unified Bootloader a Custom ThemeHow To:Remove a Windows Password with a Linux Live CDHow To:Bypass Windows and Linux PasswordsNews:MULTIBOOT CDNews:Complete Arch Linux Installation, Part 1: Install & Configure ArchNews:Cannot find windows loader after Linux install?News:VARIOUS WINDOWS ISSUES RESOLVED BELOW...News:WINDOWS 7 (FIX TWEAK, REPAIR, CONJOIN SHELLS ETC...)How To:Recover a Windows Password with OphcrackNews:Virtualization Using KVMSecure Your Computer, Part 1:Password-Protect your BIOS Boot ScreenHow To:Run Windows from Inside LinuxNews:Puss in Boots - New Trailer & PosterHow To:Install Linux to a Thumb DriveScrabble Bingo of the Day:FINNESKOSecure Your Computer, Part 2:Password-Protect the GRUB Bootloader on Dual-Booted PCsNews:Performance Hacks & Tweaks for LinuxHow To:Get the 'Third Tour' Achievement in Battlefield 3How To:Boot Windows 8 into Safe Mode