Windows Vista - BOOTMGR is Missing Error

Encountering the BOOTMGR is missing error while trying to boot a Windows Vista computer is not that uncommon. While this can be annoying, particularly if you are in the middle of something, on the positive side, this type of error is typically not related to an internal problem or hardware issue. Missing BOOTMGR errors are usually relatively quick and easy to fix.

Unfortunately, Windows Vista was released with a few bugs, but the good news is that they can be repaired quite easily. For many of these errors, including the BOOTMGR is missing error, you will need the Windows Vista CD. It is a good practice to keep all of your computer software available and in good working condition in the event that you ever need to reload a program in the future.

The reason that the BOOTMGR is missing error occurs is because the system may find a corrupted or missing file when trying to boot up. As we all know, problems with corrupted files often lead to many of the errors that we face when trying to use our computers.

When you receive the BOOTMGR is missing error, you correct the error by taking the following steps:

• Insert the Windows Vista CD.
• Press CTRL + ALT + DEL to restart your computer.
• When the computer starts up, you may be asked questions such as: what language you want to proceed in, the time and so on. Answer these questions appropriately.
• Click Next at the first prompt that you receive after booting up.
• A link will be provided with an option that reads: Startup Repair. Click this link.
• The installation process will search your computer for the Vista installation directory. If there is more than one directory, select Microsoft Windows Vista and click Next.

Your system will now be checked for the problems that are causing the BOOTMGR is missing error. Don’t be alarmed if the process takes a few minutes. Your computer may also restart itself randomly during the repair process; this is normal. Once the process is complete, you can reboot your system and remove the installation CD.

These simple steps should remedy the problems at boot up and the BOOTMGR missing error should disappear.