Always necessary to reset the default boot to Windows 7 start menu

HP P6632f 64-bit computer

OS Windows 7 Home Premium version

Error messages that have been found are

An unknown error during system restore 0 x 80070002 (used a different restore point and it worked)

BIOHD 4 error code (this appeared on two occasions however, the computer starts with F4 in the start menu)

There were no additions to the computer for several months, however there was a power outage that shut down computer just before it started.

When the computer starts up goes to the first blue screen when you can press Esc for boot menu, F9 for diagnosis, etc..  The boot then fails and requires a boot disk.

To fix this problem, I used the repair disc and or F8 to access different repair options.  I used the Startup Repair, System Restore, as well as the bootrec /fixboot and bootrec /fixmbr commands.  They have worked to get the computer to start, however, when it came to a reboot I was at square one.  When you use the Startup Repair disk and HD, there would be a report that there are no startup issues or questions start had been repaired but sometimes it would start and sometimes it wouldn't.

If the safe is a restart then most of the time it will restart correctly.  However if the computer is stopped for more than a minute it will not start.

I now start the computer by using the ESC key at startup to the top and enter the boot menu. I then use the F4 key to reset the default start menu and the PC starts and works well. The start menu lists first, second HD DVD and the Real tek DXEB03 D00 as third. (Don't know what this is.)

Any helps resolve this, so I don't have to reset the default start at each start menu would be appreciated.

It is unlikely that a HP Recovery or repair of Windows will last if the hard drive has failed. If you buy a new hard drive, you can order a series of HP's HP recovery disks or a third party provider of third party. If please see "Software media and command pilot" page or contact HP Customer Support. to order a set of HP recovery disks. You can also buy the ComputerSurgeons.com recovery discs if you prefer.

If you don't mind lose the use of all the factory installed HP softtware 'value-added', please visit "how to install Windows 7 without the disc" to get instructions on how to download Windows 7, create the installation media and install Windows 7 using the product key 25 character of the COA Microsoft on your computer.

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