BOOTMGR is missing

Error

BOOTMGR is missing.
Please CTRL-ALT-DELETE to restart.

Cause

Windows cannot load because the bootmgr file is missing or corrupted.

Resolution

  1. Copy the bootmgr file from the original windows CD to the root folder of the windows partition (d:\ -> c:\)
  2. Set the file attributes (hidden + system) on the bootmgr file: attrib +s +h c:\bootmgr