Frequently Asked Questions Q: What tools does Startup Repair use to diagnose and fix difficulties?
• System Restore: System Restore is the preferred recovery method in many cases, as it has a better chance to put the computer into a stable state if it runs successfully. • Chkdsk: If file system metadata is corrupted, Startup Repair launches ChkDsk for repair. This is done as a last resort, as ChkDsk can potentially change the system state. • Boot Critical Disk Meta-data Repair (BCDMD): BCDMD repairs missing/corrupted MBR code, partition table, or boot sector (at least one must be intact), or missing/corrupted boot manager. These operations are non-reversible; therefore, prior to any repair, BCDMD ensures that the computer is indeed in an invalid state. • Memory Tester: If diagnostics determines that the most likely root cause is bad memory, Startup Repair schedules the memory tester. This tool must be run outside of the WinPE context because it is a boot application. Therefore, Startup Repair schedules the tool to run with the boot manager. If the tool runs successfully and Windows
