I am trying to install Windows 7 to my old Windows Vista, when it asked for 14GB free spaces. My computer has 1GB RAM, 80 GB HDD with Intel Core 2 Duo inside.
I tried compressing C Drive then restart my computer. But when it open, it won't let me boot on, there is an error of BOOTMGR is compressed Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart.. That's really distressing.
I don't realize that compressing my C Drive will stop my computer from booting.. I inserted the installation disk to try repairing my system, but it just won't work. My system did not boot from the installation disk. I forgot that my operating system is stored in C: root directory as a hidden file.
How can I restore it if I don't have any back up at all?
BOOTMGR is compressed
Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart
I searched the Internet for solutions, according to those people on some forums, I should try booting from a USB, well I don't have a USB and how can i put a bootable operating system to a USB when I can't even reach the Windows logo of my computer?
I will appreciate any help. I am running Windows Vista Ultimate and I am trying to upgrade to Windows 7 Ultimate.
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Hi Kacie,
Windows Vista includes a System Recovery Options menu which helps to restore the computer from serious system failures. The System Recovery console consists of the following options: Startup repair, System Restore, Windows Complete PC Restore, Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool, and Command Prompt. The System Recovery console will be already installed in the installation disc. If your copy of Windows Vista came pre-installed on the computer and if you are unable to locate the recovery menu, the computer manufacturer might have provided other options.
Note: You may back-up all the important files and applications before accessing the System Recovery console.
Please follow the steps provided below to open the System Recovery Options menu:
Startup Repair:This option can be used to troubleshoot issues caused by missing or damaged system files. If the setup is unable to resolve the issue, it will display a summary of the issue and the link that will help you in solving the issue.
System Restore:Helps to restore the system performance as that of an earlier point. Please follow the steps below to restore the computer to an earlier restore point:
Note: You should be logged in as the Administrator.
Please visit the following web link for more information: Windows Restore FAQs
Windows Complete PC Restore: Helps recover the system files from the backup.
Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool: Helps to scan the computer memory for errors. To manually access the Windows Memory Diagnostic toll, follow the below steps:
Note: You should be logged in as the Administrator.
For more information, please visit: Windows memory problem
Command Prompt: Includes advanced troubleshooting options. For more information please visit: Command Line ref
I hope the information provided is helpful.
Glenn
The solution above helped me,
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