Bootmgr Is Missing....Press Ctl_Alt+Delete

drwho · Apr 10, 2008, 11:28 PM

OK, got my computer put together and got it started after looking around in the Bios and setting my cd-rom as first boot device, I try to install vista 64-bit on my computer. To boot from cd-rom press any key....press key....and get BOOTMGR is missing. Press Ctl+Alt+Delete. I can't get pass this message, what did I do wrong this time and how do I get around this problem?

[hobo]eclipse · Apr 11, 2008, 12:02 AM

are you sure you have the proper drive selected to boot from in the bios?

cpla rules of thumb i use are:

dont select to boot from ROM drive in bios, i set my OS drive as the only one in the boot options, the others are disabled. Then use the boot select option when needed on post(f12 key for me)

when ever i install the only HDD i have connected to the computer is the one being installed to, i then power down and hook up another 2 or 3 sata HDD and let them be detected on boot, just gives me piece of mind that my os install is fully contained on the HDD i want it and isnt dependent on the other HDD drives for something.

drwho · Apr 11, 2008, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by [hobo]eclipse

are you sure you have the proper drive selected to boot from in the bios?

cpla rules of thumb i use are:

dont select to boot from ROM drive in bios, i set my OS drive as the only one in the boot options, the others are disabled. Then use the boot select option when needed on post(f12 key for me)

when ever i install the only HDD i have connected to the computer is the one being installed to, i then power down and hook up another 2 or 3 sata HDD and let them be detected on boot, just gives me piece of mind that my os install is fully contained on the HDD i want it and isnt dependent on the other HDD drives for something.

Hmmmm....I currently have cd-rom selected as first boot device. I managed to solve my Bootmgr is missing problem by disconnecting the other two drives I had connected. But am still unable to boot to vista installation disk. Will give your suggestions a try, [hobo]eclipse. Thanks for the suggestion.

Sorry to say that set first boot selection to harddisk didn't help any.

drwho · Apr 11, 2008, 01:15 AM

My problem now has come down to just being unable to install windows on my hard drive. I really have no clue as to what to do. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

**temeteus82** · Apr 11, 2008, 02:58 AM

Set the DVD drive as the First boot device. Since Vista 64-bit uses DVD disc not cd-rom.

drwho · Apr 11, 2008, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by temeteus82

Set the DVD drive as the First boot device. Since Vista 64-bit uses DVD disc not cd-rom.

The only option I have in the Bios for first boot is cdrom. No option to choose DVD.

LCS2008 · Apr 11, 2008, 07:51 AM

I have installed Vista 64 Bit and 32 Bit (ORIGINAL) succesfully without this problem.

that "idea" to select DVD instead of CD is stupid. The drive reads DVDs and CDs every time, it not "ask" to bios if "it can read".

So, If you choose the correct drive (that you have, becouse if not the "press any key to start install" would not appear) it is a problem of the DVD, contact Microsoft for a change or the store where you buy it.

**temeteus82** · Apr 11, 2008, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by drwho

OK, got my computer put together and got it started after looking around in the Bios and setting my cd-rom as first boot device

Your drive is just CD-ROM drive?

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Originally Posted by drwho

The only option I have in the Bios for first boot is cdrom. No option to choose DVD.

There should be the drives name like "TSSTcorp CD/DVDW SH-S182D" or just the cd-rom.

**temeteus82** · Apr 11, 2008, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by LCS2008

that "idea" to select DVD instead of CD is stupid. The drive reads DVDs and CDs every time, it not "ask" to bios if "it can read".

Well that depends does he have drive that reads cd-rom and DVD-disc's ???

drwho · Apr 11, 2008, 08:22 AM

I've solved my problem. I use a Saitek Eclipse II keyboard which is USB. When I went to hit any key to start install windows the key when I hit it didn't register for some reason. Switched to an older PS2 keyboard and am installing windows now. Thanks for your help and suggestions, guys. Appreciate it.

**temeteus82** · Apr 11, 2008, 08:26 AM

so you didn't have legacy USB keyboard support enabled in BIOS

drwho · Apr 11, 2008, 08:43 AM

Oh, was that what it was? Well, now I have another problem. When i get to the part where it starts copying windows files i get some error message that says "Cannot initialize Redeployment engine".

I guess I'm really making things difficult for myself, every time I get around one obstacle another pops up.

This is the whole message.

Windows setup cannot reinitialize the deployment engine. To install windows, restart the installation

I've restarted and get the ssame message.

**temeteus82** · Apr 11, 2008, 08:46 AM

So you have done all the hard drive configurations and entered the cd-key?
What mode is your SATA drives set in BIOS? ide, AHCI or RAID?

[EDIT] I'm assuming that all your hdd's are SATA...

drwho · Apr 11, 2008, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by temeteus82

So you have done all the hard drive configurations and entered the cd-key?
What mode is your SATA drives set in BIOS? ide, AHCI or RAID?

[EDIT] I'm assuming that all your hdd's are SATA...

Yes, all my HDs are sata. I have neither AHCI or raid set at the moment. Since I don't intend to use a raid setup, should it be set to AHCI?

Judas · Apr 11, 2008, 09:26 AM

look in the bios for USB LEGACY SUPPORT.. or USB LEGACY KEYBOARD SUPPORT... this will allow your usb keyboard to work in enviroments such as the boot managers and being able to press the any key