help! BOOTMGR image is corrupt. the system cannot boot error.

Hi All,

Im new here. I joined because i need help with my computer. Its a windows 7, Dell Mini Inspiron 1012. It wont boot up anymore, just today. I keep getting the BOOTMGR image is corrupt error. It started when i tried to install a windows skin i liked. While it was doing it, it ffroze. When i start it up, i only get that black screen with that error. Pls help. Thanks

Hi techkisses - Welcome to w7forums

If you don't have Windows 7 install media, try Windows 7 System Recovery. Many of the tools needed for boot repair are on the disk. The disk is not install media, it's for recovering Windows 7 only.

Download Windows 7 System Recovery Discs

Thanks! I will check it out. Will it work if i save it on a usb flash or portable hard drive? My windows 7 is netbook.

I cant find the download there

This thread may be of interest to you. It will work with the repair disk, the same way it does for the install media.

How to Install Windows 7 from a USB Thumb Drive

Ouch

I didn't know they pulled the download links from the page.

Give me a few more minutes to investigate further.

Sending a PM (torrent related)

By "skin" I guess you mean a theme. One of the popular current ways to plant virus's on your computer is by way of image files. If you do get the OS up and running, I would suggest an immediate full scan with your Antivirus program.

I would stay clear of torrent downloads, they can be unpredictable. This is , possibly a better option:

http://cybernetnews.com/windows-7-recovery-disc/

Thanks. I tried the windows recovery and saved the iso file on a usb flash drive, it wont boot up on my laptop.

You have to burn the ISO file to the USB flash drive. Don't copy it, burn it and make sure it's set as a bootable USB device. Then make sure the USB flash is set as the first boot device in the BIOS of the computer you're trying to repair.

Here is a link to download a special app to burn the ISO to a USB Flash drive: http://download.cnet.com/Windows-7-U...-10972600.html