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This is where the magic happens. Type each command below and press Enter. Type:

Have you faced this error? What worked for you? Let us know in the comments below. This is where the magic happens

bcdedit /export C:\BCD_Backup ren C:\boot\bcd bcd.old bootrec /rebuildbcd Again, say when prompted, then restart. Step 5: When Nothing Works (The Nuclear Option) If you’ve run the commands and still see the error, your hard drive may be physically failing, or the Windows installation is too corrupted to repair. What worked for you

Few things are as frustrating as sitting down to start your workday, booting up your PC, and being greeted by a black screen with the dreaded prompt: Step 5: When Nothing Works (The Nuclear Option)

You didn’t ask for a reinstall. You don’t have a DVD or USB drive in the port. So, why is Windows asking for one—and more importantly, how do you fix it without losing your data?