Ok here's my story,
I was attempting to convert my basic disks to dynamic disks to consolidate space, and tc create several logical volumes across 2 Physical HDs.
The conversion went fine and I was able to configure my volumes as I wanted. When I went to restart, BLAMO Boot failure and I was thrown into a BASH prompt. WTF!?!?!?
I am using a modded version of Vista Ultimate 32 bit. 2 500 gb WD hard disks partitioned in to 3 volumes across both discs. These are not spanned stripped, mirrored, or RAID-5. I realize in hindsight that I should have left things alone, but now I have to recover as much data as possible.
I have already tried to reinstall windows and at first it looked like it worked until restart and I was thrown back into the same BASH prompt. This is driving me crazy. With the reinstall I've lost a serious amount of data (about 200gb) most of that was not as important as whats still there.
How can I get the computer to a bootable state without wiping an entire Disk? Any help is appreciated..
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#2
Posted 05 September 2008 - 05:50 PM
Just a couple of guesses on my part:
Try Startup Repair ( http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/repair-windows-with-windows-startup-repair/ )
Try a boot disk (such as a Live Linux distribution or the Ultimate Boot CD) to see if you can read the volumes.
Try Startup Repair ( http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/repair-windows-with-windows-startup-repair/ )
Try a boot disk (such as a Live Linux distribution or the Ultimate Boot CD) to see if you can read the volumes.
This post has been edited by usasma: 05 September 2008 - 05:51 PM
- John
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#3
Posted 05 September 2008 - 07:53 PM
Yea, I went to try system repair but it appears that that was one of the options taken out of the modded OS. From what I can gather the bash promp was what replaced it. I guess I'm about to get a crash course in advanced linux console commands.
I tried a utility called TestDisk and it can read the partitions but even some of that programs gurus are finding my scan results strange. I'm DLing KNOPPIX right now which is a linux live recovery cd.
This is truly a disaster and I'll make sure to document the process. Leave it to a certified tech to totally brick a streamlined system with 3 clicks.
If any of you guys are familiar with BASH or Linux recovery I would seriously appreciate any guidance you may have to offer.
I tried a utility called TestDisk and it can read the partitions but even some of that programs gurus are finding my scan results strange. I'm DLing KNOPPIX right now which is a linux live recovery cd.
This is truly a disaster and I'll make sure to document the process. Leave it to a certified tech to totally brick a streamlined system with 3 clicks.
If any of you guys are familiar with BASH or Linux recovery I would seriously appreciate any guidance you may have to offer.
#4
Posted 06 September 2008 - 05:29 AM
I learned about computers by breaking them 
And was lucky to have techs who'd explain what they did to fix it.
It sounds like you've got a good plan - post back with any quirks and we'll see what we can figure out.
Good luck!
And was lucky to have techs who'd explain what they did to fix it.
It sounds like you've got a good plan - post back with any quirks and we'll see what we can figure out.
Good luck!
- John
**If you need a more detailed explanation, please ask for it. I have the Knack. **
**If you need a more detailed explanation, please ask for it. I have the Knack. **
#5
Posted 06 September 2008 - 06:36 AM
Hi
Have you tried BartPE?
It's a Windows based boot disk (not Linux) and the disk tool is very similar to Windows Explorer.
Follow this link for further details. http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/
The program required to make the BartPE boot disk is available as a free download. However, you will also need a genuine copy of Windows XP SP2 or above. If your version of Windows is below this, there is an article on how to construct a bootdisk for the early versions of XP.
I think this is a must have tool and would recommend it to everyone.
Have you tried BartPE?
It's a Windows based boot disk (not Linux) and the disk tool is very similar to Windows Explorer.
Follow this link for further details. http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/
The program required to make the BartPE boot disk is available as a free download. However, you will also need a genuine copy of Windows XP SP2 or above. If your version of Windows is below this, there is an article on how to construct a bootdisk for the early versions of XP.
I think this is a must have tool and would recommend it to everyone.
Steve
#6
Posted 06 September 2008 - 09:36 AM
SLIX, on Sep 6 2008, 07:36 AM, said:
Hi
Have you tried BartPE?
It's a Windows based boot disk (not Linux) and the disk tool is very similar to Windows Explorer.
Follow this link for further details. http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/
The program required to make the BartPE boot disk is available as a free download. However, you will also need a genuine copy of Windows XP SP2 or above. If your version of Windows is below this, there is an article on how to construct a bootdisk for the early versions of XP.
I think this is a must have tool and would recommend it to everyone.
Have you tried BartPE?
It's a Windows based boot disk (not Linux) and the disk tool is very similar to Windows Explorer.
Follow this link for further details. http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/
The program required to make the BartPE boot disk is available as a free download. However, you will also need a genuine copy of Windows XP SP2 or above. If your version of Windows is below this, there is an article on how to construct a bootdisk for the early versions of XP.
I think this is a must have tool and would recommend it to everyone.
I love BartPE!!! unfortunately I'm running Vista and BartPE doesn't play nice.
What I've accomplished so far is Rewriting The partition table, re-building the MBR, and actually converting Disk 0 back to a basic disk with no data loss (testdisk worked a miracle, microsoft said it couldn't be done) Now I have a 50 gb bootable partition that I can re-install the OS on. If thaT fails im just going to put a new HD in the system and install the OS on that.
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