One Key Recovery not Operation-able after Changing C-Partition Size (IdeaCentre B300)

I am using an IdeaCentre B300 All In One PC.Because of shortage of space for my Programs, I had extended the volume of The 'C' Partition. However, I did not know that this would result in my Recovery Partition becoming Unoperationable.
When I repeatedly press F2 on boot, the Windows Error Options open up with Options to Start Windows Normally, Safe Mode, etc. etc. How do I make my Recovery Partition work again because I desperately need to restore my Computer. (Windows 7 Home Basic)

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