Hi,
I have my son's class PC at home, - fixed a soundcard driver problem, then made the schoolboy error of compressing the entire HDD to create disc space.
Of course, that included the boot files.
On startup, I get: bootmgr compressed (& instructions to try reboot)
With UBCD inserted I can navigate the main menu, but not much idea which app could help, nor of the exact steps needed.
It's running Windows 7 Home Premium, and I don't have the disc (could possibly get it from school, but not sure).
I would be massively grateful if anyone could help.
Thanks,
Jon
bootmgr compressed...which app to use from UBCD, and how?
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Re: bootmgr compressed...which app to use from UBCD, and how
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/wind ... 29e1bad1e5
1. Start your computer from the Windows 7 installation DVD or Repair CD.
2. Select Repair your computer.
3. Load driver.
4. Go to Computer and right click drive where Windows 7 is installed.
5. Select Properties and uncheck "Compress drive to save disk space".
6. Close and restart the computer normally.
Re: bootmgr compressed...which app to use from UBCD, and how
Thanks for this. I've found where to download win 7 repair .iso from, and will give it a try.
In any case, does anyone know if UBCD alone could sort this one out?
Thanks, Jon
In any case, does anyone know if UBCD alone could sort this one out?
Thanks, Jon
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Re: bootmgr compressed...which app to use from UBCD, and how
ntfs-3g is contained in parted magic and capable of reading/writing compressed data too. Could possibly work but I guess it's safer with the original windows install disk.