Microsoft Exam Questions

Which tool should you use?

You have a server named Server1 that runs Windows Server 2012 R2.
Server1 fails.
You identify that the master boot record (MBR) is corrupt.
You need to repair the MBR.
Which tool should you use?

A.
Bcdedit

B.
Bcdboot

C.
Bootrec

D.
Fixmbr

Explanation:
A:
BCDEdit is a command-line tool for managing BCD stores. It can be used for a variety of purposes, including
creating new stores, modifying existing stores, adding boot menu options, and so on. BCDEdit serves
essentially the same purpose as Bootcfg.exe on earlier versions of Windows
B:
The BCDboot tool is a command-line tool that enables you to manage system partition files C. Bootrec.exe
tool to troubleshoot “Bootmgr Is Missing” issue. The /ScanOs option scans all disks for installations that are
compatible with Windows Vista or Windows 7. Additionally, this option displays the entries that are currently notin the BCD store. Use this option when there are Windows Vista or Windows 7 installations that the Boot
Manager menu does not list. D. Repairs the master boot record of the boot disk. The fixmbr command is only
available when you are using the Recovery Console. Fixmbr option in Server 2008 and 2012 is a bootrec option
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