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    Question Repairing MBR on Win 7?

    Hi folks,

    Since I installed either Photoshop or Acronis I now get a MBR Error 2.

    I tried to boot into my XP CD and use the Repair Console but it asks for the Administrator password?

    The only users I can see on my machine are myself. Unlike XP I can't see an Administrator so how do I get into the console?

    Or are there any other tools for fixing an MBR in Win 7?

    Thanks in advance!
    Paul.

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    Re: Repairing MBR on Win 7?

    you should just be able to pop in the Win7 CD and it will give an option to fix what may prevent your computer from booting - or words to that effect. Not sure why you're using the XP CD!?

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    Re: Repairing MBR on Win 7?

    For the administrator password just leave it blank and whack enter. Worked for me a few times.

    But I'm with Luap on this one, just pop in your Windows 7 install DVD and select the repair options and follow the on-screen instructions.

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    Re: Repairing MBR on Win 7?

    You can't use an XP disc to repair 7....

    Same as you can't use an XP disc to install 7....

    Use the 7 disc....
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    Re: Repairing MBR on Win 7?

    Cheers folks, lots of other results I found suggested using the XP repair console seeing as it's the disc rather than the OS but will give the Win 7 disc a go tomorrow

    Cheers!
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