"BOOTMGR Is Missing"
Learn how to fix the error message BOOTMGR Is Missing and get your computer up and running again with our step-by-step guide.
Table of Contents
Steps:
Basic:
Restart Your Computer:
- Power off the computer and turn it back on to confirm the error is persistent.
Check Boot Order:
- Access the BIOS/UEFI by pressing
F2
,F12
,Del
, orEsc
(varies by manufacturer) during startup. - Ensure the correct drive (where Windows is installed) is set as the primary boot device.
Intermediate:
Use Automatic Repair:
- Insert a Windows installation USB/DVD and boot from it.
- Select
Repair your computer > Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Startup Repair
.
Rebuild the Boot Configuration Data (BCD):
- Boot from the Windows installation USB/DVD.
- Open Command Prompt (
Shift + F10
or through theAdvanced Options > Command Prompt
). - Run the commands:
bootrec /fixmbr
bootrec /fixboot
bootrec /scanos
bootrec /rebuildbcd
Advanced:
-
Check for Drive Issues:
- In Command Prompt, type:
chkdsk C: /f /r
- Replace
C:
with the drive where Windows is installed.