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10-09-2020 09:08 AM
Continuously getting BOOTMGR is missing, problem occured post creating the logic disk and readding the logic disk to existing disk.
When i am trying to boot the system with bootable USB, i am getting blank screen after sometime with below dot pattern.
and post dot pattern if i am pressing any key it restart booting and gives the same dot patterns.
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Please help to resolve the issue.
Thanks in advance.
10-09-2020 11:59 AM
This issue is often due to a failing drive. So, let's check that first, because if it is failing, it would need to be replaced and there is no point then in doing anything else until we confirm that.
If your PC is new enough to support UEFI, you can use these steps to test the hard drive: http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c00439024
If not, to check the drive you have to follow these steps:
1) Press Esc key repeatedly, several times a second, while rebooting the laptop. Do NOT hold the key down, just press it over and over.
2) Eventually, you will see an HP Startup Menu
3) Press the Function key for testing the hard drive (usually F2) and let it run.
I am a volunteer and I do not work for, nor represent, HP
10-10-2020 01:21 AM - edited 10-13-2020 11:10 PM
Hi @WAWood,
Thanks for you reply,
I tried the suggested test and all executed successfully.
Please let me know the next steps I can perform to install new windows or boot existing.
Thanks