Master Boot Record recovery

FrankieG · Aug 7, 2007

Ok, a while back I installed linux onto a harddrive. Then I was going to re-install XP on it. But, when I uninstalled Linux it took the masterboot record with it. So now everytime I try to use that hardrive the PC doesn't boot up.
I tryd connecting it as a slave but for some reason my PC still doesn't start up when I have that drive as a slave. Even though I have a Master drive that I can boot windows on just fine.

kwchang007 · Aug 7, 2007

Follow this http://www.tech-recipes.com/rx/483/xp_repair_fix_master_boot_record_recovery_console

driver66 · Aug 7, 2007

What are the specs on the disk?

FrankieG · Aug 7, 2007

@kwchang007
I read it and it sounds pretty straight forward.

Is there no way I can boot on my current drive and have the other as a slave. Even though the MBR is not present? Or do I need to remove my current drive and set this screwed up drive as my primary and then follow said instructions?

kwchang007 · Aug 7, 2007

FrankieG said:
@kwchang007
I read it and it sounds pretty straight forward.

Is there no way I can boot on my current drive and have the other as a slave. Even though the MBR is not present? Or do I need to remove my current drive and set this screwed up drive as my primary and then follow said instructions?

Try said instructions, maybe the mbr is tied to partitions.

suraswami · Aug 7, 2007

FrankieG said:
@kwchang007
I read it and it sounds pretty straight forward.

Is there no way I can boot on my current drive and have the other as a slave. Even though the MBR is not present? Or do I need to remove my current drive and set this screwed up drive as my primary and then follow said instructions?

I have the same problem. I was about to post this question but saw this thread.

Can you atleast format ur broken HDD?

FrankieG · Aug 8, 2007

Ok, I followed the guide and reset the MBR. But I still can't boot up the PC with that drive attached as a slave...

kwchang007 · Aug 8, 2007

FrankieG said:
Ok, I followed the guide and reset the MBR. But I still can't boot up the PC with that drive attached as a slave...

But you can as a master? Try saving the data, then reformatting the disk with the one you want to be your master as a master. This is really weird, lol.

lemonadesoda · Aug 8, 2007

1./ Get a NEW IDE cable. This has happened to me once with a perfectly looking IDE cable. Replacing the cable fixed all problems. If not, then;

2./ Remove the problem HDD

3./ Put another drive in the machine and install OS (Pref. Win 2000/XP/2003)

4./ Once all is working fine, put the problem drive into the machine ON A SEPARATE IDE channel, separate cable

5./ Use a recovery tool to get your files back. Try ccleaners sister product, http://recuva.com/. If that is not enough, you will need to go for one of the hard-core utilities

Good luck!

suraswami · Aug 8, 2007

Will low level format fix this problem?

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Processor	E6400
Motherboard	Gigabyte N650SLI-DS4
Cooling	ZeroTherm BTF90
Memory	2x1GB OCZ DDR2 800MHz
Video Card(s)	2xMSI-8600GTS
Storage	320GB SATA
Case	Antec 900
Power Supply	Enermax Liberty DXX 500

Processor	C2D T7200@2 ghz vcore: .9875
Motherboard	generic laptop board
Cooling	fan control and antec notebook cooler
Memory	2 GBs@ 533 mhz ddr2
Video Card(s)	x1400 mobile, overclocked: 526mhz core/ 882mhz ddr
Storage	120 GB@ 5400 rpm fujitsu
Display(s)	15.4" 1440x900
Audio Device(s)	integrated
Software	vista 32 bit home premium

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