‘Bootmgr is Missing’ Windows Vista Error

Windows Boot Manager (BOOTMGR) carries out the same functions in Windows Vista as NTLDR performs in earlier Windows operating systems. It reads information from Boot Configuration Data (BCD) and displays a menu, from which you can select a required operating system. However, if system finds the file missing, it doesn’t allow you to boot into the system and you lose access to stored data. Thus, to restore the stored information, you should use your recent data backup. If you face any backup concerns, Data Recovery applications are available that can restore lost data.

As a practical example, you might receive the below error message while trying to boot your Windows Vista based system:

"BOOTMGR is missing. Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart."

Cause

Probable causes of the above BOOTMGR file error are:

• You have deleted the BOOTMGR file
• BOOTMGR file is corrupted due to virus like issues

Solution

To correct BOOTMGR is missing error, you should follow these steps:

• Boot your system using Windows Vista installation media
• Select the preferred language, time and other options at ‘Install Windows’ window
• Choose ‘Repair your computer’ option on the next screen
• Opt for required Windows installation to be repaired
• Select ‘Startup Repair’ from ‘System Recovery’ options
• After the process is completed, remove the Windows installation disk and boot the system
• Check if you can successfully boot into the system without any BOOTMGR is missing error
• If problem persists, repeat the above steps while choosing ‘System Restore’ option
• Boot the system, if you still get the same error message or the above measures are not feasible, reinstall Windows Vista
• After reinstalling Windows, restore your lost data using your recent data backup
• If data backup is damaged, not updated or absent, scan your hard drive using Disk Recovery applications

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