How to move a master boot record

Hey everyone! Here's my situation:

I have two HDDs in my computer. Let's call them Primary and Secondary.

Both HDDs are recognized by my BIOS. Primary has my windows installation, all my files, etc.. Apparently, (for some unknown reason) Secondary has my MBR on it. Additionally, Secondary is inaccessible from the BIOS, and while Windows Explorer doesn't acknowledge its existence, Device Manager sees it. When I attempted to place Secondary in to another computer (I'm trying to re-purpose it), it was inaccessible from that computer, as well. I attempted to boot from a windows install flash drive. No dice. It basically ignored the flash drive's existence.

I'm suspicious that the issue is the MBR found on Secondary - like it's locking down the HDD for some reason. Anyways, I'd like to transfer the MBR to Primary so I can safely mess with Secondary (especially because I need to use Secondary for something else anyways).

Is this possible? Also, any thoughts on how to solve my issues, or why Secondary is inaccessible?

 

Well... this is embarrassing. So I figured out why the drive wasn't visible in Explorer - I never assigned a drive letter to it! Anyways, It's accessible from the OS completely now. Now I'm just wondering if anyone knows how to move the MBR! Or... modify it, at least!

Hell I'm fine with creating a restore point if that's necessary, but any ideas would be great at this point.

 

I use "EasyBCD" in cases like this.

You could always try a startup repair if you have the W7 DVD.
If your copy of W7 is legit it will have a repair option.
Copies do not as a rule.

 

I've got EasyBCD, but I'm not seeing any options that fit my specific needs. It seems like you can repair MBRs, and make modifications to existing MBRs, but it doesn't seem like you can actually move it, or re-create it on another drive. Am I missing an option somewhere?

Also, unfortunately, I had to install a non-legitimate copy of Win7. FOR VERY LEGAL REASONS, MIND YOU.

 

You may have missed an option.
Select Edit and both should be listed.
If not look carefully and you can add the missing one by drive partition letter.
Then set which one to boot first.

 

If one OS is missing, select "Add new entry"
Select OS and what Drive letter.
Don't forget to select "Add Entry"and "Save" and reboot.

 

I can't remember ever hearing of a legal reason to do something illegal when it comes to installing bootleg versions of Windows...

 

Is this now the "illegal Win 7 for legal reasons" ?

Does it boot up if you take the "secondary" drive out ?

 

I must be in a good mood, as I'm going to ask for a quick explanation before deciding what action to take. in particular what action do you intend to take to make this a "Legal" copy of windows with a legitimate licence and Key?