How do I restore the Master Boot Record?

John Savill

January 8, 2000

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A. A. Follow the instructions below, however be very careful!!!

  1. Start DiskProbe

  2. From "File" click "Open" and select the file that the information was saved as

  3. From drives click Physical Drive and click the disk you want to replace the boot partition on

  4. In the Handle 0 box, clear the Read Only box and click "Set Active", then click Close

  5. From the sectors menu click write and set the starting sector to 0, and click "Write it"

  6. Verify and close DiskProbe

  7. Keep your fingers crossed :-)

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