Where can I get a free 64 Bit NTFS boot disk?

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No, my pc doesn't allow me to auto boot from the recovery partition. So I need:

Any ideas?

Are you trying to repair your computer or what exactly? What do you mean "my pc doesn't allow me to auto boot from the recovery partition"? Have you tried repeatedly pressing F8 at startup to get to the advanced boot menu so you can access repair options? — James P, Sep 22, 2011 at 14:11
I have tried all of that. There is no recovery. My particular installation only has normal mode, or some quick fix mode, that also stalls. I need a boot disk that can get me onto the recovery drive. — rockstardev, Sep 22, 2011 at 16:57

surfasb · Accepted Answer · 2011-09-22 16:15:59Z

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You can boot from a "16bit" bootdisk. The bitness (if that exists) doesn't matter.

Just ask around for a Windows 7 setup DVD. Any one will do. You'll want to boot into setup and use the "Repair System" option.

edit UBCD http://www.ubcd4win.com/downloads.htm

Microsoft also has downloads of Windows PE, but it's only on Technet now :(

answered Sep 22, 2011 at 14:03

surfasb

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I dont have access to a Windows 7 cd. I just need something small, an ISO I can write to a cd, that will allow me to boot. my pc didn't come with emergency disks...
– rockstardev
Sep 22, 2011 at 14:04
In that case, look up Hiren's BootCD.
– surfasb
Sep 22, 2011 at 14:05
Hiren is too big.
– rockstardev
Sep 22, 2011 at 14:06
How can it be to big? What exactly is your problem? Your asking for something and unless we know the reason, its hard to provide you the correct answer, that you will understand. Just download the Windows 7 iso I do believe Microsofts just gives that away, just get the correct iso for the version of Win7 installed, use the Windows 7 USB/DVD to burn it to a USB/DVD drive/disk.
– Ramhound
Sep 22, 2011 at 14:08
@Ramhound: Valid questions. Hiren's could be too advanced for him.
– surfasb
Sep 22, 2011 at 14:10

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Moab · Accepted Answer · 2011-09-22 16:08:48Z

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You can make one on any Windows 7 64 bit system, go to the All Programs menu, then the Maintenance Folder, then select "Create System Repair Disc"

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answered Sep 22, 2011 at 16:08

Moab

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I can't get into Windows from the broken machine. But this is still quite useful...
– rockstardev
Sep 22, 2011 at 16:48
Do you have access to another W7 64bit PC? They can probably be found on bittorrent also.
– Moab
Sep 22, 2011 at 17:02

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