Windows not booting, bcd corrupt?

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Published on 2013-11-02T14:57:49Z Indexed on 2013/11/02 15:55 UTC
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The windows boot configuration data file does not contain a valid OS entry

Windows failed to start. A recent hardware or software change might be the case.to fix the problem:

1.Insert your windows installation disc and restart your computer. 2.Choose your language settings, and click "next" . 3.Click "repair your computer." If you do not have this disc, contact your administrator or computer manufacture for assistance.

File: \Boot\BCD Status:Oxc0000098

Info :The windows boot configuration data does not contain a valid OS entry.

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