These directions work for Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.

Using original installation media is just one way of accessing these repair menus.

These options aren’t available for Windows Vista.

Advanced Options in Windows 8

Some documentation online regarding the bootsect command refers to it updating themaster boot code, which is incorrect.

The bootsect command makes changes to thevolume boot code, not themaster boot code.

You should now see a result that looks something like the text below.

bootsect nt60 sys command in Command Prompt

SelectRestartorContinue, whichever option you see.

Windows should start normally now.