Computer Help Requested

I am trying to reboot my Toshiba laptop and I am getting this error when I try to boot it up.

''BOTMGR is missing
Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart''

In doing this I get the same message. My question is do I need a new HDD or CAn I get a CD-DVD with the boot manager on it to boot the laptop?

Spes:

Toshiba Satellite A305-S6905
Model: PSAG8U-04001W
OS: Windows Vista
Year: 2008 or so.

Thanks for the help. If possible please post links to soulations.

[GavG]

There are 2 solutions HERE
Not sure if it will help but worth a try.

Thanks GavG. I now have a new problem.

After fallowing that guide i now get this in my command prompt box,

"The volume does not contain a recognized file system.
Please make sure that all required file system drives are loaded and that the volume is not corrupted."

Any ideas?

Did you back up EVERYTHING?

This looks like it could help

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/libr ... 78821.aspx

Originally posted by hunter56

Did you back up EVERYTHING?

No, this laptop went down well over a year ago. If I had anything backed up, I have since lost it.

Get your hands on a Windows repair CD. Boot from the disc and follow the directions for repairing Windows. Should clear your problem right up.

I decided to say, "screw it." I blanked the HDD and installed the disc to recover it to an "Out-of-the-Box" state, it works fine now.

That's one way of doing it.