How to Fix MBR in XP Pro
- 1). Place your installation CD into the computer, restart it and open the boot menu. The boot menu is accessed by pressing the appropriate key (generally the DEL key or one of the Function keys), which is shown on the screen as the computer first starts up.
- 2). Press the "R" key when you see the Windows Welcome Screen and you are taken to the Recovery Console.
- 3). Type "1" into the Recovery Console, press the "Enter" key, enter your Administrator password and then press the "Enter" key again.
- 4). Type "fixmbr," press "Enter," type "Y" (without quotes) and then press "Enter" again.
- 5). Restart your computer normally and allow it to boot into the operating system.