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I did something wrong with laptop and now I get this error message "BOOTMGR image is corrupt. The system cannot boot." when I try to boot using windows 7 DVD.

System Specifications:

  • DELL XPS L502X Laptop (bought in April 2012)
  • Partition: Windows7 64bit + Ubuntu 12.04 32bit
  • RAM: 8GB

This is what I did with the well running healthy system:

  1. I deleted ubuntu partition from windows7: I went to windows7-->right click click computer -->Manage-->Storage-->Disk management--> deleted all the primary partitions of Ubuntu.
  2. After reboot, I got error saying "Grub Rescue>" in a prompt command mode
  3. I took live CD of Ubuntu but it didn't boot the cd, it said that no bootable partition exists.
  4. I took Windows 7 DVD (iso image burned) and tried to boot with this: it was showing "Windows is loading files..." on the screen from last 5 hours, so I just reboot machine by pressing power button.
  5. this time I got this error message when I tried to boot again with the windows7 DVD

Please help, what should I do? Will my laptop ever work again? or I killed him? :(

thank you GUNN

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Trouble with a Windows disc is off topic for askubuntu. – psusi Jul 21 '12 at 22:19
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In the spirit of being helpful to others that might find their way here, this is a relevant post with the proper way to remove Ubuntu: askubuntu.com/questions/133533/… – Call me V Jul 21 '12 at 22:49
I recommend this be migrated to SuperUser. Basic information about removing Ubuntu and getting Windows booting is, I think, on-topic for our site (like the above linked question). But detailed help with Windows boot problems is not something we're particularly well suited to provide. The community at SuperUser is a more appropriate place for such questions. – Eliah Kagan Jul 22 '12 at 3:14

closed as off topic by Uri Herrera, psusi, Call me V, jokerdino♦, Eliah Kagan Jul 22 '12 at 3:12

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You need to use a New "Windows 7" disc as it has an error. I have had this problem before and it was the only solution I could find. Another note make sure you are using the right bit for your system ergo (32bit or 64bit) 64bit won't function properly on a PC designed to use 32bit. However a 64bit OS can run either or.

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You need to replace Ubuntu's boot loader GRUB with the Windows boot loader and everything will be fine. Just follow the instructions on the Microsoft site: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927392

I would recommend making a bootable USB stick from the Windows 7 ISO if you have it. Also, please use the Windows 7 SP1 image, SP1 contains support for advanced format hard drives, which are very common in new computers and may cause issues with older installation media.

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