gino_e

Q: Bootcamp stuck in rebooting loop

Hi guys how is everybody doing?

 

I got a question and I hope you guys can help me with this.

I've got a MBP with Bootcamp (Windows 7 Ultimate) on it.

I was installing software and after it finished it said it had to restart, so I did.

Now, when I start my MBP and boot into the Windows partition the "_" symbol blinks a couple of times and then the system just reboots again.
Because I've set Windows as my boot disk, it just keeps looping without me even touching it.

 

I've tried booting into safe mode by pressing F8, but the difference is that the "_" sign blinks maybe 2min longer, but then starts rebooting again.

I've tried using my original install disk to repair Windows, but when I select my windows disk I get the message:

"This version of System Recovery Options is not compatible with the version of Windows you are trying to repair. Try using a recovery disk that is compatible with this version of Windows".

 

This confuses me even more, does it have to do with the fact that I've installed updates/Service Packs later on? That the disk is older?

 

There is a lot of software and data on the Bootcamp disk that would be terrible for me to lose. Therefore, a fresh install is not possible for me.

 

Could somebody help me out on this one? I would be eternally thankful!

 

Kind regards,

 

Gino

MacBook Pro, OS X Yosemite (10.10.2)

Posted on Jan 31, 2015 2:55 PM

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  • by Loner T,

    Loner T Loner T Feb 12, 2015 4:16 PM in response to gino_e
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    Feb 12, 2015 4:16 PM in response to gino_e

    Do you still have a USB which has the drivers for your original W7 Ultimate install? If yes, try the following steps.

     

    1. Connect this USB to the Mac.

    2. Insert the W7+SP1 Install DVD (based on the OP, I assume your Optical drive works).

    3. In System Preferences -> Start Up disk, choose your Bootcamp Volume, not the Windows Installer.

    4. Click on Restart.

    5. Do you get an Option to repair?

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