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How to Repair MBR on Windows Server (Two Quick Ways)


Can I Repair MBR?

MBR are two of the most common abbreviations you must have heard multiple times from avid PC users. In case you are not aware, MBR is the abbreviation for Master Boot Record. It is also known as the master partition table or partition sector. The MBR is a part of the hard drive that keeps the information regarding the partitions of the hard drive. MBR is useful because it acts as a loader for your operating system. There are two important components in the MBR partition, which are Master Boot Code and Disk Partition Table. Both the components work in unison to transfer programs in the boot sector for an efficient booting process. There are many instances where MBR gets corrupted. The reason behind the corruption is subjective. From improper plugging to virus infection, MBR can get corrupted for a simple reason. It is essential to repair the MBR earliest to avoid the extended hassle.

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How Do I Know If MBR is Damaged?
How To Repair MBR in Windows Server - 2 Ways

How Do I Know If MBR is Damaged?

If any of the possible reasons mentioned below has happened with your system, you will not be able to work on your operating system. The major causes and errors messages of MBR failure are:

If you see your operating system working differently or failing to boot up correctly, you should repair your MBR.

How To Repair MBR in Windows Server

There are ample ways to repair your MBR in a Windows server. In this article, we will list easy and feasible methods that you can use for the process. One of the simplest ways to repair MBR in Windows servers is using a Windows server repair tool. Windows has created a dedicated tool to help users in fixing MBR failures. Apart from this, the two other methods that you can use to repair MBR in Windows server are:

Repair MBR over Qiling Partition Master
Fix MBR via Command Prompt

Follow the article to the end for a detailed guide regarding the methods mentioned above.

Repair MBR over Qiling Partition Master

Qiling has developed a variety of software to cater to the needs of users. If you are dealing with corrupted MBR, you can rely on the Qiling Partition Master professional disk management tools that have been designed for server users. With the help of software, you can create bootable media, follow simple steps to repair the error, and use the operating system without hassle. Some of the salient features of the Qiling Partition Master are:

Qiling Partition Master Enterprise

Your trustworthy Windows Server disk manager.

Extend System drive, combine/split partitions.
Clone disk, migrate OS to HDD/SSD.
Convert MBR to GPT, GPT to MBR, no data loss.
1-click adjust disk layout, create volumes at one time.

Apart from repairing MBR, Qiling Partition Master offers various other utilities to users. The comprehensive disk manager features of the software are:

The Qiling Partition Master provides comprehensive disk utilities for a hassle-free experience. You can also convert MBR to GPT in Windows without losing any data.

Step 1. Create a WinPE bootable disk

create a bootable disk

Step 2. Boot Qiling Partition Master Bootable USB

rebuild MBR

Step 3. Rebuild MBR

rebuild MBR

Fix MBR via Command Prompt

Another method that you can use to repair MBR is the command prompt. If you are familiar with the interface and language, you can manually solve the MBR issue. To fix MBR with command prompt, follow the steps mentioned below:

Windows installation

bootrec /fixmbr

bootrec /fixboot

bootrec /scanos

bootrec /rebuildbcd

repair MBR command line 1

repair mbr command line 2

Once you have completed the steps, you should be able to boot your system successfully.

Conclusion

If you are facing MBR issues, you must resolve them without any delays. In general cases, your data remains safe. However, you must safely backup your data for a hassle-free experience. As per your requirement, you can use any of the methods mentioned above. We would advise you to explore Qiling Partition Master. The technical assistance and array of features make it one of the best software for repairing MBR failures. You can also check out the other features offered by the software, including disk cloning, partition, and more.

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