Problem to start Windows 7 (file \boot\bcd ; status 0xc0000098

Hello,
Who can help me with this problem. Since a day or two i'm getting a black screen with the following message
File: \Boot\BCD
status: 0xc0000098
Info: The windows boot configuration data file does not contaitn a valid OS entry.
have anyone a idea to solve this problem
i don't have a windows installation disc
Thank you in advance
Greet Berry

Plenty of articles on how to fix it. Just Google "fix error 0xc0000098" - there's also a youtube video. If you are in luck then:
Check if you are able to get the recovery options by pressing the key F8 on your computer.
a. Restart your computer if it is powered on.
b. Tap the F8 key after your computer initially powers on.
c. Once you see the Advanced Boot Options menu you can stop tapping.
From the Advanced Boot options, check if you can get the System Recovery or repair option. This would take you to Windows recovery options. If you can get to the recovery options, you can rebuild BDC. Follow the below article:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927392

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