How to fix MBR for Pre-desktop Vista Bus 32?

[dfumento]

I was trying to do a dual boot system and it overwrote the Master Boot Record for the pre-desktop area (i.e. I don't get F11 Rescue and Restore option). What do I do to fix this? I think I heard about a program to fix this. Do you know where to find it? TIA

[Kyocera]

http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... MIGR-54483

It shows XP/2000 and Vista is below them.

For dual boot, I usually remove the partition after making the recovery CD's. Then use the extra space for the OS's. I'm not sure if I've read of anyone keeping a working recovery partition with a dual boot setup.

[arlab]

If you want a CD ISO, grab it here: How to reenable the F11 function (Product Recovery Program)

[dfumento]

I followed the instructions in the link and it doesn't work.
It has the title: Thinkvantage Technology Master Boot Record Repair Program.
It then has some text and has one line that says Press ENTER to make the repair. I press ENTER and the DVD light goes on but the screen does not change. I reboot and the MBR is not fixed. TIA

[arlab]

Have you followed all the steps and got to the "The operation was completed successfully" screen?

Also, have you noticed the warning:

Note: Install the Rescue and Recovery software, before restoring the partition.

[dfumento]

Thanks...I was later able to get it to write the MBR by pressing "f" multiple times as was suggested in your original post and it did overwrite it so I could get the R&R functions. However, my original problem was that I tried to install Win Server 2008 as a dual boot and I was unable to reach my original Vista Bus 32 install. I did the MBR repair but still unable to reach the Vista Bus 32 install. Any ideas? TIA.