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Solve : Cannot get past Advanced Boot Options? |
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Answer» It doesn't "touch" the partition, but breaks the link to the partition from the BIOS. Ctrl+F11, is Dell specific. As to how it really works is a mystery to me.I beg to differ...it can't possibly "break" a link to the partition as it doesn't exist... Link is down... Although it would not touch the Recovery partition, the MBR code written specifically by the manufacturer will be OVERWRITTEN if the MBR gets fixed using fixmbr. Therefore, the shortcut keys Ctrl+F11 would cease to function, because the code in the MBR is not there to "call" the recovery process.That clarifies things... Thanx JAY.Quote from: DragonMaster Jay on October 28, 2011, 07:26:23 AM Although it would not touch the Recovery partition, the MBR code written specifically by the manufacturer will be overwritten if the MBR gets fixed using fixmbr. Therefore, the shortcut keys Ctrl+F11 would cease to function, because the code in the MBR is not there to "call" the recovery process.Very good explanation! Must be careful about invoking fixmbr on certain computers.Even if that were to HAPPEN a Dell Recovery CD would solve the issue... MUCH ado about nothin...Dell - Request Backup Discs http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/dellcare/en/backupcd_form |
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