Windows disc wont boot...?

Hi
I have migrated my OS / Programmes drive from my PC onto another drive, and hoped I would be able to boot it up on my MAC- however the drive is regognised as a 'windows' drive, but refuses to boot...could someone tell me what Im doing wrong?
Thanks!

Windows normally needs to be "repaired" via System Recovery or such, depending on whether XP or Vista, and boot from your CD/DVD. The boot manager is confused as to where it "woke up."

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