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So my friend gave me an ASUS Eee PC 1001PXD with a BOOTMGR error to fix. I said that I'll just re-install windows, and it will be fine. But, I've tried to install it for a few times now, and it fails every time. It gives the following error:

The computer restarted unexpectedly or encountered an unexpected error. Windows installation cannot proceed. To install Windows, click "OK" to restart the computer, and then restart the installation.

The netbook has a BIOS password (?), which no-one know, but when I just press enter, it will go trough it.

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Have you tried jumping it? – soandos Aug 3 '12 at 17:37
There's probably a way to reset the BIOS password. Check the manufacturer's website, computer users manual if you have one, or searching online. – martineau Aug 3 '12 at 17:44
I know, by taking the battery off, and pressing the power button for 25s, it should reset the password, but it hasn't done anything. – Christian Aug 3 '12 at 17:59
@soandos Jumping? – Christian Aug 3 '12 at 18:18
There is usually a jumper gate that can be used to reset the BIOS password – soandos Aug 3 '12 at 18:20
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