Boot problem

**Jim.p** · 20-07-2009

I have a problem and need some help. I hope I am posting this in the right place. I have a compaq presario model sr5202hm running windows vista and I was trying to put 2 operating systems on it. I used easeus partition master 4.0 on it and the disk partitioned fine. I loaded powerquest boot magic to select the operating system I want. There was a problem with the second operating system so I took it off. I have deleted the extra partition and formated it.
The problem I have now is when I start the computer It goes to a boot magic error even though boot magic is not on this computer anymore. The error is couldn't find btmagic.img then it says press any key. I guess the boot magic info must be in the boot sector. How can I get the boot magic info off of the disk?
I did manage to copy the restore partition to 2 dvds and the restore partition is in tact but when I press f11 at startup it just goes to the boot magic error.
I tried to put the dvd with restore image in the dvd drive but it is not bootable.
I hope this is enough information.

nitesh mehta · 20-07-2009

Did you remove the master boot record before reformating?

Fdisk /mbr

There's a good shareware program called "BootManager Bootmenu" that is good. I also saw a freeware one on download.com that I've used.

**MrChris-** · 20-07-2009

I would suggest you to borrow a Windows Installation CD from someone.

I think one of the ways you can resolve this issue is by using the Recovery Console and perform fixmbr and fixboot.