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How to Repair the Boot Files in Windows Server R2 or R2 if the Server Won’t Boot.Fixed: Windows Server R2 Boot Loop without Reinstalling

Upgrade to Microsoft Edge to take advantage of the latest features, security updates, and technical support. This article provides a solution to an issue where restarting a Windows xbased computer fails with black screen. When you restart a Windows xbased computer, the computer stops with an empty, black screen immediately after the power-on self test POST is completed. After Windows is running, immediately back up any data of value. Use Disk Administrator to verify that partitions on the boot drive are the correct size.

If there are invalid partitions, the best solution is to re-create those partitions and reformat the affected drives, then restore the data from the most recent back up tape. If the system cannot be started from a Windows boot disk, you will most likely have to reinstall Windows and restore from tape. Run the latest virus scanning software to verify no virus is present. Ensure the master boot record MBR is valid. Run Windows Setup and choose the Repair option.

If the boot sector on the boot drive is corrupted, this should repair it. If the system still fails to boot correctly, use Attrib. Skip to main content. This browser is no longer supported. Download Microsoft Edge More info. Table of contents Exit focus mode. Table of contents. In this article.