I mistakenly set my D drive as the main partition.

Marcosbrayner
Junior Member

07-06-2021, 05:28 PM

Today I mistakenly set my D drive as active, but now I can’t start Windows. When I tried to remove the drive, it showed no bootmgr. I connected my SSD to another computer and got a C drive letter instead of F. How can I revert it back to C so I can boot again? Also, I’m okay with reinstalling the OS since it’s just Windows XP ARM.

Marcosbrayner

07-06-2021, 05:28 PM #1

magicalex2003
Junior Member

07-06-2021, 07:12 PM

BIOS settings – adjust boot order easily on ASUS boards.

magicalex2003

07-06-2021, 07:12 PM #2

BIOS settings – adjust boot order easily on ASUS boards.

tezer68
Member

183

07-06-2021, 08:02 PM

Insert the device and set it as the boot drive within your system settings.

tezer68

07-06-2021, 08:02 PM #3

Insert the device and set it as the boot drive within your system settings.

BuilderSid
Junior Member

07-08-2021, 03:28 PM

I updated the settings on my main computer to use the SSD, and it shows as an Intel SSD. However, it isn’t booting into Windows yet. I mentioned I should assign the drive letter C for a fresh start.

BuilderSid

07-08-2021, 03:28 PM #4

RadioTheWolf
Junior Member

07-08-2021, 08:23 PM

I cleared all five drives, leaving just the SSD, but the system still can't start Windows. You mentioned splitting it into two partitions—did that make a difference?

RadioTheWolf

07-08-2021, 08:23 PM #5

I cleared all five drives, leaving just the SSD, but the system still can't start Windows. You mentioned splitting it into two partitions—did that make a difference?

JohnP1021
Member

07-08-2021, 09:30 PM

Yes, I have a RAID configuration. Both drives are connected as boot devices. Drivers can reassign their letters, but that’s normal.

JohnP1021

07-08-2021, 09:30 PM #6

Yes, I have a RAID configuration. Both drives are connected as boot devices. Drivers can reassign their letters, but that’s normal.

FiercePeanut
Member

07-12-2021, 01:54 PM

You have an SSD with 180GB split across two partitions—140GB for the operating system and 40GB for media like Sony Vegas. You own five drives, but there’s no RAID setup. Your signature issue needs attention soon.

FiercePeanut

07-12-2021, 01:54 PM #7

Hman4762
Junior Member

07-28-2021, 12:02 AM

Install the Linux OS onto the USB and adjust boot.ini. Alternatively, connect the external drive, mount it, and modify boot.ini so it starts from C:\.

Hman4762

07-28-2021, 12:02 AM #8

Install the Linux OS onto the USB and adjust boot.ini. Alternatively, connect the external drive, mount it, and modify boot.ini so it starts from C:\.

khaledkb_
Senior Member

724

07-29-2021, 11:52 PM

Hey, sorry to hear that. Yesterday I tried everything but it didn’t work. Now I’m going to reinstall Windows 7 after backing up all my files from that drive. I’ve got a lot of important stuff there.

khaledkb_

07-29-2021, 11:52 PM #9

Tyler_MC
Member

227

08-05-2021, 05:03 PM

#10

Follow the instructions in the linked article.

Tyler_MC

08-05-2021, 05:03 PM #10

Follow the instructions in the linked article.