Boot Mgr missing

System displays BOOT MGR missing press alt/con/del. Doing built in system test HD test ok. Anyone hav an idea as to what is wrong.
I can't get on line to do anything. Hp down loads will not let me build a disk on another computer
thanks
Bob

Boot Manager missing has to do with the way Windows starts. HERE is a Microsoft page that describes how to fix the problem. However, I would assume none of those options are user friendly enough for the average consumer user.
I would make sure there is nothing in the DVD/CD drive and no other USB devices connected, except for the keyboard and mouse, and then try to startup again. It could be something connected caused the OS to check in the wrong device for startup files.
Next, if things are no different, make a startup repair disk either on a working Windows 7 machine or get a retail install disk for Windows 7 or Vista. Boot to that and then pick repair starup instead of install.
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