Boot disk failure

Similar Questions

• W7 Upgrade activation key is no longer valid after the second boot disk failures.

  My computer, purchased in 2009, had Vista pre-installed (no disk). AprΦs dΘmarrage player shows errors last year I bought an update to W7 (this time as a virtual drive). The upgrade went without problems. Now, a year later, my boot drive has yet again, this time a complete crash. I had to replace the drive and install W7 from scratch - and now I get the error message that the activation key is valid for an upgrade, not for a new installation.

  I tried to restore from an Image backup, but it turned out that the image was also corrupted. I have nothing more than the 'User', no file system folder. The old boot drive is totally inaccessible (blue screen just at the moment where I try to reconnect it), the first disc of starting (with Vista on it) is gone (and there were gaps, in any case).

  I understand why this (activation key invalid) happens, but I also believe I am justified in using this version of W7 and should get it activated. Someone has any suggestions how to solve this problem?

  Thanks in advance for any help.

  You can complete the installation of upgrade by following the instructions here...

  http://www.winsupersite.com/article/Windows-7/clean-install-Windows-7-with-upgrade-media

• Re: Satellite L350: media test failure - no bootable device insert boot disk

  I just started a new Sat L350 upward and I can not go beyond the second page that says; Media test failure and no boot device, insert the boot disk and press any key.

  I have no disc and I'm stuck,

  Help!

  Hello

  This error message appears because the BIOS didn't not find a bootable device containing an operating system.

  What of the HARD drive? Is it recognized by the BIOS?
  Check in the BIOS settings; Press ESC and F1 to access the BIOS.
  There, you should check if the HARD drive (all details of the HARD drive should appear) is recognized.
  If this isn't the case, then it means that your HARD drive is dead and so you cannot boot from the HARD drive.

• Blue Screen: Error Code C0000218(Registry File Failure) I have NO recovery disk, boot disk, etc. What can I do?

  I have a desktop HP that I installed a new hard drive on Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3. He has been working very well. But, the other day, I took out my DVD ROM and try it switched with different DVD - ROM, and when I restarted my computer, I got the "blue screen error Code: C0000218 (registry file failure)." The registry cannot load the HIVE (file). \System ROOT-SYSTEM 32-CONFIG-SOFTWARE or its log or alternate. It is damaged, missing, or not accessible in writing. "So, back to my main issue, I guess. How can I fiw it without any sort of disk recovery or boot disk etc... I know I could probably go buy some sort of recovery software, but can't afford it right now. Can someone help me, please?

  You have all the Norton/Symantec products installed and if so, do you know which ones and versions?

  You start with a chkdsk/r from the XP Recovery Console.

  Here's how:

  If you have no XP bootable media (or aren't sure you have) create a bootable XP Recovery CD of Console and do not forget.

  This is not the same as recovery disks that may have come to a store to purchase the system.

  You can make a bootable Recovery Console CD by downloading an ISO file and burn it to a CD.

  The ISO bootable image file you need to download is called:

  xp_rec_con. ISO

  Download the ISO from here:

  http://www.mediafire.com/?ueyyzfymmig

  Use a new CD and this simple and free program to burn your ISO file and create your bootable CD:

  http://www.ImgBurn.com/

  Here are some instructions for ImgBurn:

  http://Forum.ImgBurn.com/index.php?showtopic=61

  It would be a good idea to test your bootable CD on a computer running.

  You may need to adjust the computer BIOS settings to use the CD-ROM drive as the first device to boot instead of the hard drive.  These adjustments are made before Windows tries to load.  If you miss it, you will need to restart the system again.

  When you start on the CD, follow the instructions:

  Press any key to boot from CD...

  Installing Windows... going to pronounce.

  Press 'R' to enter the Recovery Console.

  Select the installation that you want to access (usually 1: C:\WINDOWS)

  You may be asked to enter the password (usually empty).

  You should be in the folder C:\WINDOWS.  It's the same as the

  C:\Windows folder that you see in Solution Explorer.

  The Recovery Console allows base as file commands: copy, rename, replace, delete, chkdsk, fixboot, fixmbr, cd, etc.

  For a list of the commands in the Recovery Console, type help at the prompt of commands or read on here XP Recovery Console:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/proddocs/en-us/recovery_console_cmds.mspx?mfr=true

  A good idea before you start things must first verify the integrity of your file system by using the chkdsk command.

  In the command prompt window, run the chkdsk command on the drive where Windows is installed to try to fix any problems on the afflicted player.

  Running chkdsk is fine, even if he finds no problem.  It won't hurt anything to run it.

  Assuming your boot drive is C, run the following command:

  CHKDSK C: /r

  Let chkdsk finish to correct the problems, he could find.

  It may take a long time for chkdsk complete or they seem to be "stuck".  Be patient.  If the HARD drive led blinks always, chkdsk is something.  Keep an eye on the amount of the percentage to be sure that it is still making progress.  It may even seem to go back sometime.

  You must run chkdsk/r again until it finds no error to correct.

  Remove the CD, and then type "exit" to exit the RC and restart the computer.

  You have not to set the BIOS to boot the disk HARD since the CD won't be.

• Is there an advantage to having a backup disk image of Macintosh HD (for MacBook Pro) to ease/speed of recovery after a disk failure rather than using Time Machine to recover?

  I'm trying to understand the best way to prepare for the recovery of a failure in the drive for a MacBook Pro.

  I do not understand the nuances of the time Machine - I know from personal experience that it is a recovery tool great when your existing drive is intact and you're just trying to restore a file.  But what happens if the drive has a hardware failure and needs to be replaced?

  Is there an advantage to take periodic images of Macintosh HD for quick recovery (and then using the incremental backups Time Machine to catch up to the current position).  Or Time Machine may facilitate a recovery in case of failure of the disc just as easily/quickly that will give it to have a separate image backup?

  Thanks in advance for your help.

  YES!.  If you have a clone boot disk, you can either connect it to a MBP or Exchange it with the internal HDD failed and be back in business quickly.  Time machine, as good as is, can take several hours to restore your system, depending on the amount of data.

  For cloning, I recommend Carbon Copy Cloner.  It is not free, but it's worth the price:

  https://Bombich.com/

  I use it in conjunction with Time Machine.  (two backups are better than one)

  Ciao.

• Re: Qosmio F60 / 05 M - PXE - E61 media test failure and hard disk failure

  Hello

  My problem is the computer freezes often and has problems with windows Explorer. Also, it will freeze when in games. I don't know if the issues are related, but after freezing when it starts to reboot, it will come with a black screen reading;

  PXE - E61: Media test failure, check cable of

  When I press on no matter what happens with the same message. If I turn off the laptop by the power button and give it some time before turning on it gives me the option to start windows in safe mode or normal if I choose Safe mode, it does not start. Also when I run the toshiba PC diagnostic tool, the hard drive failed the test. It gives me no explanation.

  This problem has happened several times in recent weeks.

  The model is:
  Qosmio F60 / 05 M PQF65A-05M02W

  Any help would be appreciated

  Thank you
  Mick

  Hi mick,.

  > Also when I run the toshiba PC diagnostic tool, the hard drive failed the test.
  It would be also my staff believes that something is wrong with the HARD drive itself, I mean if the computer attempts to boot the HARD internal access and Windows boot disk, but if the computer can't find the HARD internal disk, it tries to boot from LAN

  According to me, please contact a service provider authorized in your country. Guys should check your HARD drive and replace it if necessary.
  In addition to backup all your data if you didn t it yet. Therefore, you can use an external USB HDD.

• Pavilion dv6 - 7095ca: no boot device - insert boot disk and press any key

  
  

  Thanks for your help and please excuse my bad English.
  Please check item 7, if you're in a hurry. This is the point with my Pavilion DV6 - 7095-CA:

  (1) the operating system is Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit), the provided original with my 7095CA Pavilion, more updates HP until 2013, and all Windows updates until July 2015.

  (2) now I can't access the operating system and I have no interface UEFI. I can see that I press F2 at startup, just a test simple disk in BIOS f.0Une (the test shows that the disc is OK)

  (3) return in 2013 it took a drive failure. I did replace the disk and reinstall original Win7, all updates, including the HPS, win7 updates and all my personal software.

  (4) at this time, I bought a spare hard drive and did a complete copy of the disc using Partition Wizard bootable cd. The second disc has been tested and worked perfectly, with all of my personal software on this subject.

  So I have 2 HDs identical with the same system on both drives, fully working and tested.

  (5) a few days ago I came across the HP website and made a few updates, including the BIOS f.0Une (the last BIOS update, was of course).

  (6) after BIOS update ran, I received the message "no boot device - insert boot disk and press any key".

  (7) I couldn't solve the problem, so I did remove the hard drive and install my backup drive, which lay in a dry place without danger from 2013.

  (8) I turned on the computer and got the same message "No boot device - insert boot disk and press any key", and I couldn't find any way to solve this problem.

  Now I'm doing a new installation on a third HD everything works very well, so far, in the new facility and I will never buy HP again.

• HP Pavilion 400-434 Office: intelligent control of hard disk: failure

  Hello

  It all started when the computer would go blank right after startup, the HP logo would come upward, then 'auto repair preparation", more... Just empty. After reading the forums online, I did all the possible troubleshooting steps and at the end I did the SMART test... the result was:

  Verification of the processor: past

  Intelligent control of hard disk: failure

  Failure ID: RGD7MK-7HV7RC-9XJ16K-60BB03

  After obtaining these results, when I turn on the computer, it gives me a blue screen saying: drive SMART 1 error (301) and told me to test once again, that I did and got the same result as above.

  Here is some info from the computer:

  Model: HP Pavilion slimline 400-434

  Processor type: pentium (R) of the Intel (R) J2900 @2. 41 GHz

  Thanks for your help!

  Hi there @Brugalgirl

  Welcome to the Forums of HP Support! It's a good place to find the help you need, other users, the HP experts and other members of the support staff. I understand that your computer does not start successfully, and you found a Smart Drive 301 error code. I'm happy to help you with this.

  I checked the ID of the failure, you've posted and verifies that the error. Unfortunately, this means that your hard drive needs to be replaced.  In view of the fact that the system does not boot, it is likely that the hard drive is completely unreadable, but depending on what you have on this subject, it may be worth your while to check with a local computer service shop and see if they can help to recover data from your hard drive.

  If your system is relatively new and may be covered by the warranty, or if you wish to fix with HP for the guarantee system, you can call in hotline to make these arrangements. In this case, please use the following http://www.hp.com/contacthp and create a folder for your question and contact HP. If you do not live in the United States / Canada, please click on the link below to get contact information for your region.
  http://WWW8.HP.com/us/en/contact-HP/WW-phone-assist.html

  Otherwise you can look at a replacement hard drive yourself. If you have a set of recovery media, then you already have a factory image HP, which allows you to put in place a new hard drive with your original operating system. If is no longer, you have a set or did not have a set of recovery media, so you can see if there are not yet available for your model.

  HP computers - get HP recovery disks or HP USB recovery disc

  Let me know if you need help most. If it solves your problem, please mark this message as a solution.

• I have a blue screen I can't start and I don't have a boot disk I can't start in safe or any type of mode

  I have a blue screen I can't start and I don't have a boot disk I can't start in safe or any type of mode

  ccorr,
  Thanks for posting on the Microsoft answers Forum.  You will need to provide additional information.

  What version of Windows and service pack level are you?
  Do you get any error messages?
  If something has changed on your system prior to this issue (hardware or software)?
  What "Startup disk" do you have?  It is the manufacturer of PC?

  Here are a few things to try:
  The first thing to do is to boot your system and start pressing F8 as soon as it starts booting.  You will get the Windows startup options screen.  Select "Disable automatic restart in the event of system failure" and let it restart.  When it starts, it can now stop with an error screen and give an error message and code.

  Disconnect all external devices (printers, USB Hub, drives external, etc.) and try to start.

  Post back with the error information and results. Mike - Engineer Support Microsoft Answers
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• My Omni 27-1057c Gets a "ERROR: not detected no boot disk or the drive failed.

  The computer will start up to run for a while appear them error: no boot disk was detected or the drive failed.

  Hello

  Follow the link below:

  http://support.HP.com/us-en/document/c00439024

  run a test of hard drive failure is the problem HARD drive... u can save the data n replace it. If it passes the back up of the data and perform a restore of the OS and reinstall the OS

• Please direct me to a program of emergency for Windows Vista Ultimum.___Thanks boot disk!

  Please direct me to a program of Windows Vista Ultimum emergency boot disk.

  Thank you!

  Download the ISO on the link provided and make a record of repair time it starts.

  Go to your Bios/Setup, or the Boot Menu at startup and change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order, then reboot with the disk in the drive.

  At the startup/power on you should see at the bottom of the screen either F2 or DELETE, go to Setup/Bios or F12 for the Boot Menu.

  When you have changed that, insert the Bootable disk you did in the drive and reboot.

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial148.html

  Link above shows what the process looks like and a manual, it load the repair options.

  NeoSmart containing the content of the Windows Vista DVD 'Recovery Centre', as we refer to him. It cannot be used to install or reinstall Windows Vista, and is just a Windows PE interface to recovering your PC. Technically, we could re-create this installation with downloadable media media freely from Microsoft (namely the Microsoft WAIK, several gigabyte download); but it is pretty darn decent of Microsoft to present Windows users who might not be able to create such a thing on their own.

  Read all the info on the website on how to create and use it.

  http://NeoSmart.net/blog/2008/Windows-Vista-recovery-disc-download/

  ISO Burner: http://www.snapfiles.com/get/active-isoburner.html

  It's a very good Vista startup repair disk.

  You can do a system restart tool, system, etc it restore.

  It is NOT a disc of resettlement.

  And the 32-bit is what normally comes on a computer, unless 64-bit.

  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  And get a recovery media to reinstall Vista:

  How to get Vista recovery Media or the Vista recovery Partition on your computer back to factory settings.

  There is no Vista free download legal available.

  Contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send a recovery disk/s Vista set.

  Normally, they do this for a cost of $ small.

  In addition, ask them if you have a recovery Partition on your computer/laptop to restore it to factory settings.

  See if a manual provided with the computer or go to the manufacturer's website, email or you can call for information on how to make a recovery.

  Normally, you have to press F10 or F11 at startup to start the recovery process...

  Another way I've seen on some models is press F8 and go to a list of startup options, and launch a recovery of standards of plant with it, by selecting the repair option.

  Ask them if you can also make recovery disk/s for the recovery Partition in case of a system Crash or hard drive failure.

  They will tell you how to do this.

  Every computer manufacturer has their own way of making recovery disk/s.

  Or borrow a good Microsoft Vista DVD (not Dell, HP, etc).
  A good Vista DVD contains all versions of Vista.
  The product key determines which version of Vista is installed.

  There are 2 disks of Vista: one for 32-bit operating system, and one for 64-bit operating system.

  If install a cleaning is required with a good DVD of Vista (not HP, Dell recovery disks):

  Go to your Bios/Setup, or the Boot Menu at startup and change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order, then reboot with the disk in the drive.

  At the startup/power on you should see at the bottom of the screen either F2 or DELETE, go to Setup/Bios or F12 for the Boot Menu

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/918884

  MS advice on the conduct of clean install.

  http://www.theeldergeekvista.com/vista_clean_installation.htm

  A tutorial on the use of a clean install

  http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_install_03.asp

  Super Guide Windows Vista Installation

  After installation > go to the website of the manufacturer of your computer/notebook > drivers and downloads Section > key in your model number > get latest Vista drivers for it > download/install them.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Single RAID 5 disk failure, bad start

  I have a T110 / Perc s100 / Raid 5 (3 discs). Ctrl-R shows deteriorating table, single disk failure/off line.
  Server 2003 seems to boot normally, instead results in a blank screen with the mouse arrow to work in normal mode and safe.  Is a reconstruction of the still picture once I replace part even not. HARD DRIVE? Is the bad boot due to the degraded range?

  You could use the Dell installation utilities, that might have loaded the appropriate drivers for you. You cannot use this process here. I suggest you nLiteOS.com.

• How to fix error of bootcamp: no boot device - insert boot disk and press any key

  When I try to install windows using bootcamp No. bootable device - insert boot disk and press any key any that appears at the start of the installation of windows 10. any solution please.

  Thank you

  What is the year/model of your Mac?

• BOOT DISK SPACE SEEMS TO DISAPPEAR

  I m using a MacBook Air (13 inch, mid 2011) with 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5 using OS X El Captain having 4 GB 1333 MHz DDR3.

  Recently my BOOT disk ran out of space and subsequently, that I released some 22 GB of space. Then after a week of missing free space. I haven't had a major work in the meantime.

  However, I found another 20 GB of data to remove. 2 days later, this new disappeared.

  What is going on?

  Empty you your trash?

• Mac 27 inch cant find HD boot disk won't boot

  My imac starts with chime bar and apple but takes almost a day to get to the user login page and when that happens it goes no further. I can't find my HD drive icon start-up and im not sure if I still have el capitan os x 10.0 do not know what is happening? I have the 4 TB WD dou upward by car and do not want to lose all my logic projects so I guess I need boot disk and os x help if someone can thanks yall

  Your machine likely has a failed hard drive or some other problem. Please, take it to your local Apple Store or the service provider authorized Apple to be looked at.