I have an IBM thinkpad notebook T-60 model and today I get a reading during start up BOOTMGR is compressed Press ctrl+Alt+del to restart. I did that and it brings me back to the same screen. I am using windows xp pro and according to the internet this problem has occured by other users. There is a quick fix but I cannot find it. Can you help me? I am sending this message via my wifes computer as mine is stuck on Bootmgr compressed. Ron

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2622803/bootmgr-is-missing-press-ctrl-alt-del-to-restart-error-when-you-start

you may have trouble sorting this with out the disc.Here are the steps to replace the BOOTMGR:

1. Boot from the Windows install disc.
2. Click on Repair your computer after selecting proper language, time and keyboard input.
3. Select the Windows installation drive, which is usually C:\ , and click Next.
4. Choose "Command Prompt" when the System Recovery Options box appears.

More items...

BOOTMGR is compressed: Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart

https://neosmart.net/wiki/bootmgr-is-compressed/.....or try this link.. boot manager is compressed press ctrl alt del to restart Google Search

run msconfig for system configuration.

Sounds like a problem with your hard drive, you could follow this guide to make a bootable diagnostics CD to try to determine the exact problem.

http://forum.notebookreview.com/lenovo-ibm/224671-having-issues-w-your-thinkpad-diagnostic-guide.html

BOOTMGR is Compressed

http://img.roxio.com/enu/support/products/backontrack/resolving-bootmgr-error.pdf


follow the steps on the above link and resolve the issue..
It will surely work..
The link is very very helpfull

Hello ajay1 8 83
You need run SFC /SCANNOW
Read this first for more understanding http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936212/

Try booting to your Vista installation CD. Choose Repair. Select your operating system, should bethe only one. It will repair the BOOTMGR.

Try booting to your Vista installation DVD. Choose Repair. Select the OS
(should be the only one that shows up). It should repair the BOOTMGR.

Hi Ivanprime200,

You need to boot from the Vista DVD., Click to select 'Repair my Computer'.

At the prompt to select your OS installation, click the button that says 'Load Drivers'. This should bring up a explorer-style drive browser.

Then just right-click on the drive you tried to compress, and deselect 'Compress this Drive', which should still be ticked on.
Make sure you hit apply, and apply to subfolders/files.

After that, restart your laptop.

This should able to help you, good luck. Please some back here if you still have problem.

Don't forget to rate my solution.. Thanks...

Is there any way I can take a remote session on your laptop ? .. This way I can look into the problem andb can find the appropriate solution.

regards
Nitin

del.. button on your keyboard old models may require F6