Our server got shut down during a power loss and when it reboots it goes directly to System Recovery Options and wants me to repair the installation. No matter what I do I cannot get it to boot to Windows. I saw this problem on another forum and never saw an answer. Any thoughts on getting it to boot? Thanks.

Did you run the repair? "Startup Repair fixes certain problems, such as missing or damaged system files, that might prevent Windows from starting correctly. When you run Startup Repair, it scans your computer for the problem and then tries to fix it so your computer can start correctly. " http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/What-are-the-system-recovery-options-in-Windows-Vista

Did you run the repair? "Startup Repair fixes certain problems, such as missing or damaged system files, that might prevent Windows from starting correctly. When you run Startup Repair, it scans your computer for the problem and then tries to fix it so your computer can start correctly. " http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/What-are-the-system-recovery-options-in-Windows-Vista

Yes and I get "Startup Repair cannot repair this computer automatically. Sending more information can help Microsoft create solutions..." Problem Signature: Problem Event name: StartupRepairOffline ... ... ...

and actually, on the screen before System Recovery Options, it wants me to select an operating system to repair. "If your operating system isn't listed, click Load Drivers and then install drivers for your hard disks." There are no operating systems listed (which apparently is my boot problem) but am not sure how to load drivers for my disks. I have the CD that the server came with but don't where what driver files I'm looking for.

What operating system and service pack? Regards, Dave Patrick .... Microsoft Certified Professional Microsoft MVP [Windows]

Server 2008 R2

This one may help. How to use the Bootrec.exe tool in the Windows Recovery Environment to troubleshoot and repair startup issues in WindowsHow to use the Bootrec.exe tool in the Windows Recovery Environment to troubleshoot and repair startup issues in Windows http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927392 Regards, Dave Patrick .... Microsoft Certified Professional Microsoft MVP [Windows]

Did you run the repair? "Startup Repair fixes certain problems, such as missing or damaged system files, that might prevent Windows from starting correctly. When you run Startup Repair, it scans your computer for the problem and then tries to fix it so your computer can start correctly. " http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/What-are-the-system-recovery-options-in-Windows-Vista

Did you run the repair? "Startup Repair fixes certain problems, such as missing or damaged system files, that might prevent Windows from starting correctly. When you run Startup Repair, it scans your computer for the problem and then tries to fix it so your computer can start correctly. " http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/What-are-the-system-recovery-options-in-Windows-Vista