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I accidentally somehow compressed something on my computer and am getting this message "bootmgr is compressed". I think I did it when i was compressing stuff on my hard to conserve space. How do i fix it?
Other than the beta versions of Windows 7, you can still right click on my computer, properties, advanced, and still select some of the bootmgr parameters, such as which os to boot into by default (and the time to wait) on a multi-boot system, but this wouldn't fix a broken bootmgr problem.r4z0r84 said:easy bcd ... this is by far my choice when fiddling with the bood loader in windows 7 as i can no longer edit a batch bootloader.ini file like in windows xp
How did you change it to Windows 7 without a cd driver?slee95 said:it had vista then changed to xp i think and changed it to windows 7 ultimate the brand is hp.
Use F9 in order to boot from the external cd/dvd drive you borrowed. You didn't explain how you upgraded your system to Windows 7, did you use an external cd/dvd drive back then also?slee95 said:Ok during setup i get f9 boot device menu, f10 based setup, f12 network net work service boot.
You're laptop needs to be running in order to transfer files from it's hard drive. Windows 7 cd/dvd should have an option to just repair the bootmgr.slee95 said:can i connect it to my working computer and transfer the files i need?
You'd need to remove the hard drive from the lap top and connect it to the working computer, if that is possible.slee95 said:ok but the computer idea won't work?
rcgldr said:You'd need to remove the hard drive from the lap top and connect it to the working computer, if that is possible.
Maybe I don't understand what you're trying to do. You want to backup the files from the hard drive inside your laptop, but you laptop won't boot because bootmgr is compressed. If your laptop won't boot, then how are you planning to access those files?slee95 said:really?
There's stll the issue that you can't boot from the hard drive on your lap top. So you'll need to bood from the cd. If you boot from the cd, why not use Windows 7 recovery (bootrec.exe /fixboot) to fix bootmgr.slee95 said:i need to get my friends disk but was wondering if you could copy bootmgr from a working computer to my computer?
It's ntldr, used by Windows NT -> Windows XP. Windows Vista and Windows 7 use bootmgr. I assume Windows 8 also uses bootmgr.r4z0r84 said:/Fixboot used to work great in windows xp when you got mtdlr is missing or something along those lines error.
It's not clear if there is a cd/dvd drive and it's broken, or if this lap top never had an internal cd/dvd drive.r4z0r84 said:on a separate issue, you said your actual dvd drive does not work in the laptop.
When your bootmgr is compressed, it means that the boot manager file on your computer's hard drive has been compressed, making it unreadable by the computer. This can happen due to a variety of reasons, such as a virus or accidental compression by the user.
To fix a compressed bootmgr, you will need to use a Windows installation disc or a recovery drive. Boot your computer from the disc or drive, and select the option to repair your computer. From there, you can access the command prompt and use the "bootrec" command to rebuild the boot manager file.
Yes, you can prevent your bootmgr from becoming compressed by being cautious when using compression tools on your computer. Additionally, regularly scanning your computer for viruses and malware can help prevent any malicious programs from compressing your boot manager file.
No, fixing a compressed bootmgr will not delete your files. However, it is always recommended to back up your important files before attempting any repairs on your computer, just to be safe.
If you do not have a Windows installation disc or recovery drive, you can try using a bootable USB drive with a Windows operating system on it. Alternatively, you can contact a professional computer technician for assistance in fixing the compressed bootmgr.