How to Repair a File Allocation Table

The file allocation table on your Windows 7 operating system controls the startup disc and the boot processes on your computer. When the file allocation table is not working properly, you might not be able to boot your computer. Repairing your file allocation table is not a very hard process when you use the Windows 7 repair options. These options can be accessed by using your Windows 7 installation disc and your computer's keyboard.

Instructions

1

Boot your computer with the Windows 7 operating disc in the computer's optical drive.

2

Wait for the computer to boot from the disc and then click on the language that you prefer from the menu. Click the "Next" button.

3

Click on the "Repair your computer" option and then click your Windows 7 operating system from the menu. Click the "Next" button.

4

Click the "Startup Repair" button.

5

Wait for the computer to repair your file allocation table.