Repair Windows 7 Using Disk
Fix Windows 7 Restart Problems Using Free Bootable Recovery Disk - Recently Microsoft released a security update KB2823324 for Windows 7 users to fix some issues found in Windows file system kernel-mode driver (ntfs.sys). I am trying to build a Windows 7 (32-bit) Repair Disk (not to be confused with Recovery Disk), but all the machines i've been able to find near me are 64-bit computers. I don't have the original Windows 7 (32-bit) Recovery Disks (old computer), and I don't want to do a full recovery either, I just want to rebuild the MBR.
Is it possible to repair Windows 7 without the disk?
This PC hasn't been scanned for a while. Last time the PC was on, it was scanned using Avast Free Antivirus. It detected some corrupt zip files, worms, etc in the Windows folder. I chose to delete them all. At 50% through the process, I decided to manually restart it by pressing the power button. As it came back on, Windows Repair ran.
Is the repair provided different from the repair the CD provides?
Reg Edit1 Answer
It is possible to repair issue without the disk via Last Known Working Configuration. It also possible via System Restore in Safe Mode. See steps below.
Using Windows 7 System Restore via Safe Mde
- Boot up the system
- Push and Hold F8
- Select Safe Mode under Advanced Boot Options
- Log into an account
- Click the Start icon
- Type:
System Restore - Follow the System Restore wizard
- Use Recommended options
- If Recommended options doesn't work: try using an older restore point.
If you are missing your Windows Vista/7 installation DVD, create one using these instructions. Follow the steps below once you created the disk.
Using Windows 7 System Restore via Installation or Restore Disk
Create A Windows 7 Repair Disk
- Boot with Installation DVD in your computer
- Select boot from disk
- Select the Repair your computer
- Click Next
- Choose System Restore
- Click Next
- Select the Windows/Vista drive
- Click Finish