CompactFlash Invalid Partition Table or Missing Operating System

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5/10/2007

Learn what to do when you receive this error message.

Resolution

  • The CompactFlash disk partition must be active before you try to boot it. Use fdisk or diskpart to mark the CompactFlash partition as active. For more information, see Configuring the CompactFlash Device, or Configuring a Hard Drive with Diskpart and Windows PE.
  • The CompactFlash disk partition must be active before you try to boot it. Use fdisk or diskpart to mark the CompactFlash partition as active. For more information, see Configuring the CompactFlash Device, or Configuring a Hard Drive with Diskpart and Windows PE.

Example

The "Invalid Partition Table or Missing Operating System" message is displayed.

See Also

Concepts

How to Configure EWF for CompactFlash
Enhanced Write Filter API

Other Resources

Troubleshooting Enhanced Write Filter
CompactFlash