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Windows Bootrec

A command-line utility used to help fix startup issues on Windows-based systems.

Bootrec can be accessed through the CMD Terminal. If Windows can't boot normally, access it through Safe Mode w/ Command Prompt.

Options Description Usage
fixmbr Rewrites the Master-Boot-Record. bootrec /FixMbr
fixboot Writes a new boot sector. bootrec /FixBoot
rebuildbcd Rebuild the Boot Configuration Data. bootrec /RebuildBcd