[Solved] Windows 10 Data Recovery after Fixing “BOOTMGR is Missing” Error

Summary: Summary: Fixed “Bootmgr is missing” error but ended up losing your data? Wondering, what to do next? This post sheds light on how to recover lost data in Windows 10 after fixing “Bootmgr is missing” error.

Recently, we received a mail from one of our reader asking us to help him fix “BOOTMGR is missing” error. He stated that all of a sudden his PC stopped booting and ended up showing a pitch-black screen with an error message ?BOOTMGR is missing. Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart.? Even after restarting the system several times, the same error on black screen still appeared.

This situation could be a nightmare for many as people often store all their data which includes important documents, projects, presentations, files, and pictures of times and places that cannot be relived or revisited. This vital data is usually stored by users on their system in a single location without taking appropriate backups.

If you are going through a similar situation, do not worry, this guide will help fix your PC and retrieve inaccessible data from your system that fails to boot due to the error ?BOOTMGR is missing?.

Fix the “BOOTMGR is Missing” Error

Below are a few steps (troubleshooting techniques & methods) that you can follow and fix your PC that fails to boot due to the missing BOOTMGR.

Step 1

Check all the USB ports for connected storage devices. Often the ?BOOTMGR is missing error? appears when the system tries to boot from a non-bootable drive connected to the system. Disconnect all connected USB storage devices and then reboot the system.

If your system restarts, go to BIOS and change boot priority order to fix this issue permanently, else, proceed to the next.

Step 2

Reseat all cables connected to your internal hard drive. If you own a laptop, you can skip this step. Check power cable, SATA/PATA cables connected to the drive for unplugged or loose connections.

Step 3

Use Startup Repair option in Windows using a bootable Windows installation or repair drive (CD/USB). The startup repair might fix the issue but if it does not, do not worry. Just follow the next troubleshooting technique.

Step 4

Rebuild the BCD (Boot Configuration Data). Using the startup repair disk, via Advanced Startup Options or System Recovery Options, you can use the command prompt to rebuild the BCD. All you have to do is type command bootrec /rebuildbcd and press ?Enter.?

This command triggers the system to search for Windows installation info in the BCD and asks you to add it when found. Type Y followed by ?Enter? key and then reboot the system. In case no Windows installation is found, skip to Step 6 before proceeding to next.

NOTE: You might have been able to fix the issue using the steps mentioned above. But sometimes, you may experience data loss situation after fixing the BOOTMGR is missing issue. In such scenario, you can utilize a data recovery software such as Stellar Data Recovery Professional for Windows. More on that in Step 6.

Step 5

Install fresh Windows OS. Be aware that clean Windows installation is going to erase the existing Windows installation and all other data from your system. Therefore, it is essential to get access to your crucial files before reinstalling Windows.

You can proceed to the Step 6 and salvage your inaccessible data from your system that fails to boot due to BOOTMGR is a missing error.

After data is recovered, you can proceed with the Windows installation without worrying about losing your critical data.

Step 6

When your system fails to boot, and you are not able to fix the issue with the troubleshooting methods, you can take help of a reliable and advanced data recovery software like Stellar Data Recovery Professional for Windows.

The software has a simple and efficient user interface that lets you recover your lost data from Windows 10 after fixing ?BOOTMGR is missing? error.

Conclusion

?BOOTMGR missing? error is prevalent in Windows 10, 8, 7, and Vista. Though restarting is an option, yet it is not a viable choice. Luckily, using above mentioned steps, you can quickly fix this common issue. However, you might also end up losing the data as none of these methods assures security. Use trusted Stellar Data Recovery Professional software to recover your lost or deleted data in the state of despair. The software can help you salvage lost and deleted data from inaccessible, corrupt and formatted storage drives with just a few clicks.

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