Fixing error "Bootmgr compressed press CTRL+ALT+Delete to Restart"

[Newbie Comp user]

Hi guys!

Today I dual-booted my friends computer with XP & Windows 7, unfortunately the next restart after installing the fresh Windows 7 had a problem with "Bootmgr compressed". Well, here's how you fix it.

You will need:

• Windows 7 OS installation disc
• Computer with "BOOTMGR is compressed" error

Please note that the following steps require you to have your computer to be able to boot the CD-Drive first. For more information please visit HERE.
Steps:
1.Insert the Windows 7 OS disc into your CD-drive and restart the computer.
2.Wait for the setup window to appear
3.Press Shift+F10 simultaneously to bring up Command Prompt
4.Type in

bootrec/fixboot

then press enter
5.Last but not least type in

bootrec/fixmbr

then press enter
6.VIOLA! There you have it, all fixed!

[NinjaRicer]

Short, sweet, and to the point. Nice little tut. Also, for the GUI inclined, you might want to look at startup repair after the language select menu on the Windows 7 install disc.

[Newbie Comp user]

Thanks Ninjaricer, I'll see to it. Hehe

[Swarup]

very short but very good.

[Newbie Comp user]

I try to improve as I go

[Ankit Srivastava]

Excellent Article MAn
Saved My Lft!

[JayCub]

Short, sweet, and to the point. Nice little tut. Also, for the GUI inclined, you might want to look at startup repair after the language select menu on the Windows 7 install disc.

Thanks -NCU i haven't something different to try, although these days im GUI inclined, i have tried this a few times and lucky for me Win 7 did a good job of detecting XP and duel boot was smooth, for now im sticking with xp mode.