Its a long one.
- Question
Can I save my computers current OS?
- The "blah-blah"
About 16 months ago, 3 years into having the computer, I started getting an error message that says essentially Im missing win32 files every-so-often when booting/no boot. I play button poke for a couple minutes, good.
3 months ago, it no longer ran to POST. Now, for what seems like the 12th time, Im sitting here trying to figure it out myself
- Checks and symtoms to date
My original OS disc is gone for aggrivating reasons
I bought a random, AUTHENTIC, disc online. It says all windows 7, its apparently not compatible. Made a repair disc from another computer. Runs. Says it cannot repair.
Further research shows that I am missing the MBR.
I ran /bootrec commands in cmd prompt. It says Im not authorized.
?.
Tried a restore from MONTHS back. Trying to keep all the data, but whatever works. I got a couple things from this.
1. Ive learned that creating a backup sometimes creates these issues(fantastic)
2. In UEFI-> Bootselect - My mushkin shows up as 0mb. In system repair -
Windows 7(when you select one of the two "Repair" or "Restore" options) doesnt show up as an option at all, and it reads 32kB. Disk check came back fine. Unless I need a different check because its not a platter
- Summary
Im missing the MBR, and my ssd says its a paper weight. I dont want win10, and if I can restore to a new ssd, thats fine. All details about my computer are in my signature
If you read this through, you are a pillar to the community. Now please, community. Please! GIVE ME STRENGTH!
- Question
Can I save my computers current OS?
- The "blah-blah"
About 16 months ago, 3 years into having the computer, I started getting an error message that says essentially Im missing win32 files every-so-often when booting/no boot. I play button poke for a couple minutes, good.
3 months ago, it no longer ran to POST. Now, for what seems like the 12th time, Im sitting here trying to figure it out myself
- Checks and symtoms to date
My original OS disc is gone for aggrivating reasons
I bought a random, AUTHENTIC, disc online. It says all windows 7, its apparently not compatible. Made a repair disc from another computer. Runs. Says it cannot repair.
Further research shows that I am missing the MBR.
I ran /bootrec commands in cmd prompt. It says Im not authorized.
?.
Tried a restore from MONTHS back. Trying to keep all the data, but whatever works. I got a couple things from this.
1. Ive learned that creating a backup sometimes creates these issues(fantastic)
2. In UEFI-> Bootselect - My mushkin shows up as 0mb. In system repair -
Windows 7(when you select one of the two "Repair" or "Restore" options) doesnt show up as an option at all, and it reads 32kB. Disk check came back fine. Unless I need a different check because its not a platter
- Summary
Im missing the MBR, and my ssd says its a paper weight. I dont want win10, and if I can restore to a new ssd, thats fine. All details about my computer are in my signature
If you read this through, you are a pillar to the community. Now please, community. Please! GIVE ME STRENGTH!