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Windows 7 shows Vista Start-up screen
After hard disk failure I restored my system disk image to new hard drive.. I had to copy bootmgr from installation DVD.. all is working fine but I get the Vista green bar statup screen..
I tried changing locale using..
bcdedit /set {current} locale en-US
but it has no effect.
How can I get the W7 startup screen back?
I tried changing locale using..
bcdedit /set {current} locale en-US
but it has no effect.
How can I get the W7 startup screen back?
ASKER
No, doesn't work unfortunately, and Vista has never been near this computer.. only Wndows 7. I built it.
Erm...
New installation of 7 on a hard drive thats never had Vista installed showing a Vista startup logo makes zero sense. Absolutely. Wonder what the BOFH would do here....
Okay, logically thinking ...
Are you sure the drive image was from the same computer and NEVER had Vista installed?
RB
New installation of 7 on a hard drive thats never had Vista installed showing a Vista startup logo makes zero sense. Absolutely. Wonder what the BOFH would do here....
Okay, logically thinking ...
- Have you ever used some boot logo modifying software that may have modified the boot logo?
- Are you sure you installed 7 and not Vista? Sorry have to ask the obvious question... :)
- Are you certain that a repair doesn't help? Since all the core OS files are replaced with the originals, that has to work...
Are you sure the drive image was from the same computer and NEVER had Vista installed?
RB
ASKER
Yes, yes, yes. Vista has NEVER been on this computer ;-)
I loathe Vista. I have been running XP or W7 since Beta, now just W7.
I restored the Acronis system image backup. It wouldn't boot .. bootmgr not found.
I copied bootmgr from the W7 DVD to C and it works... but has Vista logo.
I loathe Vista. I have been running XP or W7 since Beta, now just W7.
I restored the Acronis system image backup. It wouldn't boot .. bootmgr not found.
I copied bootmgr from the W7 DVD to C and it works... but has Vista logo.
ASKER
BTW, when I try a repair it says no errors found and does nothing.
Make sure Windows 7 OS passes validation --> http://www.microsoft.com/g
Is it OEM or full retail version?
During initial OS installation, the Vista green-bar screen does appear, so it is in Windows 7.
Is it OEM or full retail version?
During initial OS installation, the Vista green-bar screen does appear, so it is in Windows 7.
ASKER
It's genuine, full retail.
Boot with win7 dvd to repair/cmd/fixboot/enter
Use link for other options
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927392
Use link for other options
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927392
ASKER
I am currently stuck at the behest of a volcano away from my PC :-) I will comment ASAP.
Well,
Since this question was still on my list, this seems to be the last possible solution logically. From a admin command prompt, run the following command.
The reasoning is this - the default logo used during installation is the 800*600 version (green bars) which is normally replaced once your system installation is complete and the graphics subsystem is verified. Since you mention that you just "copied" the boot loader from the DVD, that step didn't take place.
Let us know if that sorts out your problem.
Cheers,
RB
Since this question was still on my list, this seems to be the last possible solution logically. From a admin command prompt, run the following command.
bcdedit /set GRAPHICSRESOLUTION 1024X768
The reasoning is this - the default logo used during installation is the 800*600 version (green bars) which is normally replaced once your system installation is complete and the graphics subsystem is verified. Since you mention that you just "copied" the boot loader from the DVD, that step didn't take place.
Let us know if that sorts out your problem.
Cheers,
RB
Adding to above, the command
Just for your records. Good luck avoiding the volcano :)
RB
bcdedit /set GRAPHICSRESOLUTION 800X600
Will set your computer to show the green bars.Just for your records. Good luck avoiding the volcano :)
RB
ASKER
still stuck because of volcano. not abandoned.
:(
ASKER
Hmm , finally made it home :-)
Unfortunately, bcdedit /set GRAPHICSRESOLUTION 1024X768 didn't have any effect and I booted from W7 DVD -> repair -> cmd -> bootrec /FixBoot and that didn't fix the 'problem' either!
Any other ideas?
Unfortunately, bcdedit /set GRAPHICSRESOLUTION 1024X768 didn't have any effect and I booted from W7 DVD -> repair -> cmd -> bootrec /FixBoot and that didn't fix the 'problem' either!
Any other ideas?
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Delete the 100 mb boot partition and use the win7 dvd to fix startup and or fixboot.
Do not copy the boot manager. Win7 and vista have the same boot manager me thinks
therefore no copying. The repair will create a new boot partition.
As an aside, when you grab an image, grab the boot partition as well.
Good luck.
Do not copy the boot manager. Win7 and vista have the same boot manager me thinks
therefore no copying. The repair will create a new boot partition.
As an aside, when you grab an image, grab the boot partition as well.
Good luck.
ASKER
I re-installed, strangely there is no 100MB partition now.
Since your localle setting reset doesn't help, the simplest way to solve your problem would be to do a startup repair from your Windows 7 DVD. Logically thinking, your problem may have been caused by your upgrading from (?) or parallel installing Vista along with 7 and due to the drive failure and subsequent repair, the boot file has gotten semi corrupted.
A simple guide to accomplish the same : http://pcsupport.about.com/od/toolsofthetrade/ss/windows-7-startup-repair_8.htm
Though, judging by the fact that you are well aware of Google being your friend and finding the primary suggested solution on your own, I believe you won't need the guide.
Cheers,
RB