I think I accidently deleted the VeraCrypt boot loader. Really hope, that someone could help me here.

[Stupid_Girl_I_am]

Hi, I am relly desperate at the moment as I think that I did something really foolish. My Windows 7 System drive ( C: ) is encrypted with VeraCrypt.
A couple hours ago after cleaning (log files, cache) Windows7 with TuneUp Utilities 2014, I couldn't boot Windows 7 anymore and also getting "Startup Repair cannot repair this computer automatically".

I searched the web and found a some solutions on the Microsoft forums. I tried the best rated suggestion, clicking on "Command prompt" and entered following commands:

bootrec /fixmbr

and

bootrec /fixboot

Now, I'm was not asked for my VeraCrypt password anymore and got this screen: https://i.imgur.com/IwwlGO4.jpg

I thought that I accidently deleted VeraCrypt's boot loader and tried to load VeraCrypt's Rescue Disk (tried with 2 different ones) but am getting this
:

VeraCrypt Boot Loader
Disk Error
Disk Error
Disk Error
Loader damaged! Use Rescue Disk: Repair Options > Restore VeraCrypt Boot Loader

What I have at my disposal:

• 
  ■CD-Rom drive
  ■2nd working, not encrypted Laptop for testing
  ■2 VeraCrypt Rescue Disks (which give me the error above on the damaged laptop but working fine on a second laptop)
  ■Windows 7 DVD
  ■Ubuntu LiveUSB Stick
  ■Knoppix Live CD
  ■WinPE CD

What I tried so far:

• 
  ■ Trying to enter the Rescue options from the VeraCrypt Rescue Disks with F8 (nothing happens)
  ■ Making sure in BIOS to boot from the VeraCrypt Rescue Disk (it does)
  ■ In the second test laptop I can successfully boot from the same Rescue Disk and proceed with repair options.
  ■ Switching the SSD to IDE in BIOS as suggested in some other forums, which fixed "disk error". Not for me unfortunately.
  ■ Booting from Windows 7 DVD / Ubuntu LiveUSB / Knoppix CD / WinPE --> In all cases I can access the unencrypted D: volume, but the encrypted C: volume - with important files not backed up yet (stupid, I know!) - is not shown.
  ■ Apparently there's a software called TestDisk which is able to rebuild the damaged boot loader but it only works with TrueCrypt and not VeraCrypt

I really hope that some of you guys may have an idea what I can try else. I need my laptop for work and have not the slightest idea what I did and how to fix what I did. Thanks a lot in advance.

 

[jrrdmchls]

Hi, I am relly desperate at the moment as I think that I did something really foolish. My Windows 7 System drive ( C: ) is encrypted with VeraCrypt.
A couple hours ago after cleaning (log files, cache) Windows7 with TuneUp Utilities 2014, I couldn't boot Windows 7 anymore and also getting "Startup Repair cannot repair this computer automatically".

I searched the web and found a some solutions on the Microsoft forums. I tried the best rated suggestion, clicking on "Command prompt" and entered following commands:

bootrec /fixmbr

and

bootrec /fixboot

Now, I'm was not asked for my VeraCrypt password anymore and got this screen: https://i.imgur.com/IwwlGO4.jpg

I thought that I accidently deleted VeraCrypt's boot loader and tried to load VeraCrypt's Rescue Disk (tried with 2 different ones) but am getting this
:

VeraCrypt Boot Loader
Disk Error
Disk Error
Disk Error
Loader damaged! Use Rescue Disk: Repair Options > Restore VeraCrypt Boot Loader

What I have at my disposal:

• 
  ■CD-Rom drive
  ■2nd working, not encrypted Laptop for testing
  ■2 VeraCrypt Rescue Disks (which give me the error above on the damaged laptop but working fine on a second laptop)
  ■Windows 7 DVD
  ■Ubuntu LiveUSB Stick
  ■Knoppix Live CD
  ■WinPE CD

What I tried so far:

• 
  ■ Trying to enter the Rescue options from the VeraCrypt Rescue Disks with F8 (nothing happens)
  ■ Making sure in BIOS to boot from the VeraCrypt Rescue Disk (it does)
  ■ In the second test laptop I can successfully boot from the same Rescue Disk and proceed with repair options.
  ■ Switching the SSD to IDE in BIOS as suggested in some other forums, which fixed "disk error". Not for me unfortunately.
  ■ Booting from Windows 7 DVD / Ubuntu LiveUSB / Knoppix CD / WinPE --> In all cases I can access the unencrypted D: volume, but the encrypted C: volume - with important files not backed up yet (stupid, I know!) - is not shown.
  ■ Apparently there's a software called TestDisk which is able to rebuild the damaged boot loader but it only works with TrueCrypt and not VeraCrypt

I really hope that some of you guys may have an idea what I can try else. I need my laptop for work and have not the slightest idea what I did and how to fix what I did. Thanks a lot in advance.

This might be a better question for VeraCrypt. This forum has very strict rules against helping people get around passwords. You may not be trying to do this but its a fine line. The people from VeraCrypt should be able to help you with their product.

 

[Stupid_Girl_I_am]

I know the password...but my SSD doesn't ask for it I posted on the VeraCrypt forums (not many active users unfortunately) as well but I hoped that on such a big forums as TH, someone might have an idea.