How to fix your MBR (Master Boot Record) for Windows XP? A corrupted hard disk with bad sector will cause your MBR to be corrupted, in an event like this, you’ll need to fix the MBR by booting into DOS.
Fix Windows XP MBR Method 1
Restart your computer, before the Windows XP logo appears on the screen, hit the ‘F8′ button. You are likely to see a different screenshot from the one above, it varies from Home Edition to Professional Edition, but the idea is relatively the same. Look for the Windows Recovery Console, select it and proceed with repairing Windows and the MBR.
Fix Windows XP MBR Method 2
This method involves the original CD, make sure your boot sequence is in order in BIOS. Load the CD and boot into the Windows Setup. Once Windows Setup is fully loaded, press R to repair a Windows installation. Windows Setup will automatically detect any errors and try to recovery the system.
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This is EXACTLY what I want to do!
But as always, the solution info does not correspond with what I have on my screen!
Here, when I press F8 I just get a boot selection: cdrom, floppy or hard disk. That’s it.
Yes, for the first you’ll gonna a see it that option..
Just choose the Hard Disk and ready Press F8 again.
You’ll gonna see that Option
Safe Mode
Safe Mode …..
Hope this can help U