How to Fix MBR Error 1 on Windows Vista, XP, 7, 8, 10
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error 1 can be pretty frustrating since it prevents you from using your
personal computer and leaves you helpless. MBR means Master Boot Record and
your computer reads it each time during the start-up process. However, if you
do not have apt knowledge, then you might struggle in solving this error. In
this article, you will learn how to get rid of MBR error 1 on any version of
Microsoft Windows OS.
Factors
that Trigger MBR Error 1
The
following things can cause the error on your Windows:
- Wrong Boot Order in
BIOS: If there is anything effected in the BIOS menu or wrongly configured
then it can cause the failure in MBR of your PC. The BIOS menu may change
the settings in a way that makes you unable to boot from the hard drive.
This all will lead to the MBR error 1, but if you reconfigure the BIOS
menu with the recommended settings, then it might fix the issue.
- Broken MBR: If MBR is
corrupted or broken, then it may leave your PC screen with the MBR
error.
Source:- How to Fix
MBR Error 1 on Windows Vista, XP, 7, 8, 10
Solution
1:
Tweaking
the Boot Order from BIOS menu
Here’s
what you need to do:
- Turn on the PC.
- If it is already
turned on, then restart it.
- Now when your PC shows
an opportunity to enter into SETUP by pressing a specific key then do so.
Once you press the indicated button on your keyboard, you are all set to
follow the next step.
- If you delayed while
pressing the SETUP key, then you should reboot once more to repeat the
previous step. When you successfully press the desired key to enter into
the SETUP, you will see the BIOS menu pretty soon.
- Once you are in the
BIOS menu, you should take a quick tour of the BIOS menu carefully. Now go
to the Boot tab from the top navigation menu.
- In some computers, the
Boot tab may be labeled as Boot Options or Boot Order or anything sounds
like this. On some devices, the Boot option might not be even available on
the top menu; instead, you may find it under Other Options, Advanced
Options, Additional BIOS features. So you should choose the relevant
option according to your device.
- Once the Boot tab
opens, you will able to see the boot devices list, and there you will also
find the guide to modify the boot order or preferences. You should use the
“-” and “+” keys to change the Boot settings of your BIOS menu. Only
change the order if there anything seems to be in configured.
- Now head back to the
main BIOS menu and then Save the preferences with the Key that is
displayed on the BIOS menu to save.
- Now exit and restart
the computer and see if the computer starts normally.
Solution
2:
Fixing
Broken MBR
Once
the Boot preferences are configured correctly, but the MBR error is still
displayed, then this method will help you in fixing the Corrupted MBR on any
Windows versions. The method is a bit complex since you can’t access the
Windows screen or the operating system of your device. You will need a Windows
installation disc in order to fix the corrupted MBR, and we are going to create
one for you.
Follow
the below steps with the help of your other computer:
- Open your browser and
then search for the Media Creation Tool on the Google search engine.
- Now select the first
links and then download the Media Creation Tool from the Microsoft
Official website.
- Once the file is
downloaded completely, locate the folder where it is downloaded and then
launch the tool by twice clicking on it.
- Now make sure to agree
with the terms and conditions of the program and then press the Accept
button to confirm.
- On the next step,
choose the Create installation media option from the available
options.
- Now hit the Next
button.
- Once that done, choose
the OS version, language, and architecture according to the compatibility
of your damaged device. Now press the Next button to go further in the
process.
- On the next step,
there are two options to choose from: the first option allows you to
create a Bootable USB drive instantly, but you will need at least 8GB of
space. The second option is for those who want to create a bootable
Windows 10 DVD. Choose the option according to your preference.
- Hit the Next button to
initiate the process.
Wait
for the download process to finish and for the USB to become bootable. Don’t
stop the process in the middle as it may get corrupted and then you will need
to start the process from scratch.
Once
the bootable Drive is created, follow the instructions mentioned below to fix
the corrupted MBR menu.
For
Windows 7 Users:
If you
own a Windows 7 computer, then keep in mind that you should possess a Windows 7
installation disk for this method. See the steps mentioned below:
- Take the Windows 7
installation disk and then insert it on your desktop or laptop.
- Restart the device and
then boot the Windows 7 disk by pressing the key mentioned on the screen.
You have to be quick in this step; otherwise, you will need to reboot the
computer again and again.
- Once you press the key
on time, you will be taken to the Windows 7 installation screen where you
can choose the language and other options according to your
location.
- Then hit the Next
button.
- Now set the available
options to “Use recovery tools” which will help you in fixing the
issue.
- Choose the operating
system with the help of onscreen options. After that press the Next option
and if this option not available then click on the Load Drivers
option.
- Go to the System
Recovery Options windows and then select Command Prompt.
- When the Command
Prompt appears, type the below commands one by one and hit the Enter key
after each command:
- bootrec /rebuildbcd
- bootrec /fixmbr
- bootrec /fixboot
- Once all commands are
entered correctly, exit the Command prompt windows.
Restart
the computer normally to see if the error is resolved or not and also keep in
mind if any command is mistyped then the MBR error 1 will stay the same.
For
Windows 8 or 10 users:
If
your device uses Windows 10 or 8 then follow this tutorial to fix the issue:
- Insert the Windows
installation media USB or DVD and then restart the device.
- On the startup when
you see a text saying “press any key to boot the device,” then press any
key to boot from the installation device.
- Once the device is
booted correctly, you will see the Installation menu. You only need to
navigate to the “Repair Your Computer” button from the Welcome
screen.
- Now head to the
Troubleshoot option and then click on the Advanced Options.
- After that, go to the
Command Prompt.
- Once the Command
Prompt appears, enter the below command and then press the Enter key:
- bootrec /FixMbr
bootrec /FixBoot bootrec /ScanOs bootrec /RebuildBcd
- Exit the Command
Prompt wizard and then make sure to remove the installation disk from the
PC.
- Now reboot the PC.
Chloe Decker is a self-professed
security expert; she has been making the people aware of the security threats.
Her passion is to write about Cybersecurity, cryptography, malware, social
engineering, internet, and new media. She writes for McAfee's security products.
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