Fixboot in Recovery Console

Question

Hi   What does the Fixboot command in Reovery Console actually do?   And if you use it, does it delete any data?   Thanks a lot

kancer · Answer

hi there Check this link http://www.computerhope.com/fixmbr.htm#01 And this does not make you lose data   kancer

ablokeinlondon · Answer

Cheers.   Also, what is Fixmbr  and does it casue data loss?   Thanks a lot.

kancer · Answer

hi there the FIXBOOT command fixes any problems with the boot.ini file of your OS. Situations where the boot.ini file corrupted or missing can be fixed using this command. It does not cause any loss of data.   kancer

venu_sandy · Answer

How to USe FIXBOOT...!

1:Insert the Bootable Windows XP CD.

2:Press 'R' at the Wlcome Screen

3:Then you will provided with the Recovery Console..

4:type in FIXBOOT .if your system throws an error stating UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME...

5:This will solve the problem..

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