I can't start windows with my corrupted hard drive

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  I just took a WD My Book Essential. I learned sooner go into the BIOS and tell the "USB Boot" as well as the Legacy USB option capable. But I can't get my system to boot to the desktop. I have to disconnect the drive "K" and once I'm on windows I can plug the hard 'K' and have no problem. WD isn't too big to provide assistance.

  This is a replacement. I formatted my new book and disabled the USB boot. It was only yesterday evening that I discovered the Legacy USB and disabled as well, but I had no luck.

  If anyone has any suggestions I would appreciate the help.

  I run Windows XP Pro, and it's a WD My Book Essential 1 Tarabyte

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  Please change the 1st boot hard disk device.  I suggest you to consult the user manual to access the BIOS.

  See the link.

  http://community.wdc.com/T5/other-externals/computer-won-t-boot-unless-I-unplug-WD-elements-from-USB-port/m-p/106268#M1496

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• Cannot start windows, impossible to reinstall windows, can't restore windows to the external hard drive or to an earlier point in time!

  I have a Dell studio 1535 laptop. When I start it the typical loading screen appears with Dell logo and the possibility to go to the installation or boot menu.

  If I leave this office, I go to the Windows Error Recovery screen with give me the opportunity to start the system restart or start windows normally. If I start windows normally, the loading windows screen comes up while the screen flashes blue with white writing (too fast to read) and I am referred to the Dell loading screen.

  If I select the Startup Repair tool, I come to a screen where I am asked to select my operating system, but the list is empty. It also shows if you don't see your operating system in the list then click loading drivers to load the drivers from your hard drive. He said now insert the device installation media, so I put in the installation CD for the drivers that came with my laptop. I browse through the files on the cd and select 1386 > R180982 > IAAHCI. This will display a list of drivers and I chose Intel(r) 82801HEM/HBM SATA AHCI Controller (I'll explain why later). However when I add this driver it says that the software that supports your device requires you to restart your computer. Also, if I check computer while browsing my HDD is not listed, which I think might be a problem.

  Furthermore, if I don't take any driver, and then click Next when I have 5 options. If I do the Startup Repair, it only takes a few seconds and said if repairs where succesful windows starts normally (which it doesn't).

  If I do the system restore an error comes up saying that, to perform an offline system restore, you must specify which windows installation you want to restore. By example, if the installation is in "C:\Windows" should be restored in the following command: rstrui.exe/OFFLINE:C:\Windows. I have it entered in the command prompt, it runs it sends me to the System Restore screen, but says that no restore points were created so that I can't keep (However, I know that I don't actually have the restore points.

  If I select Windows complete PC Restore it gives the error message "an internal error has occurred. The following information can help you resolve the error: the parameter is incorrect. (0 x 80070057) ».

  If I select Windows memory diagnostic tool and select Restart now and check for problems I get the error "Windows cannot verify the memory problems. A problem is preventing Windows from checking for memory problems during startup. Try to check the problems again by running the tool manually.

  I managed the Dell Factory Restore Image but that did nothing.

  And no, I can't reinstall windows.

  I have a Dell studio 1535 laptop. When I start it the typical loading screen appears with Dell logo and the possibility to go to the installation or boot menu.

  If I leave this office, I go to the Windows Error Recovery screen with give me the opportunity to start the system restart or start windows normally. If I start windows normally, the loading windows screen comes up while the screen flashes blue with white writing (too fast to read) and I am referred to the Dell loading screen.

  If I select the Startup Repair tool, I come to a screen where I am asked to select my operating system, but the list is empty. It also shows if you don't see your operating system in the list then click loading drivers to load the drivers from your hard drive. He said now insert the device installation media, so I put in the installation CD for the drivers that came with my laptop. I browse through the files on the cd and select 1386 > R180982 > IAAHCI. This will display a list of drivers and I chose Intel(r) 82801HEM/HBM SATA AHCI Controller (I'll explain why later). However when I add this driver it says that the software that supports your device requires you to restart your computer. Also, if I check computer while browsing my HDD is not listed, which I think might be a problem.

  Furthermore, if I don't take any driver, and then click Next when I have 5 options. If I do the Startup Repair, it only takes a few seconds and said if repairs where succesful windows starts normally (which it doesn't).

  If I do the system restore an error comes up saying that, to perform an offline system restore, you must specify which windows installation you want to restore. By example, if the installation is in "C:\Windows" should be restored in the following command: rstrui.exe/OFFLINE:C:\Windows. I have it entered in the command prompt, it runs it sends me to the System Restore screen, but says that no restore points were created so that I can't keep (However, I know that I don't actually have the restore points.

  If I select Windows complete PC Restore it gives the error message "an internal error has occurred. The following information can help you resolve the error: the parameter is incorrect. (0 x 80070057) ».

  If I select Windows memory diagnostic tool and select Restart now and check for problems I get the error "Windows cannot verify the memory problems. A problem is preventing Windows from checking for memory problems during startup. Try to check the problems again by running the tool manually.

  I managed the Dell Factory Restore Image but that did nothing.

  And no, I can't reinstall windows.

  Hey joeccash

  If you can not restore system reinstall windows etc you may have a hardware problem

  see if you can press F12 on startup to run dell diagnostics tools

  information on the dell below link

  http://support.Dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/KCS/document?c=us&l=en&s=Gen&docid=DSN_A9E3A15597A04AFBB02EE16785D39C5C&isLegacy=true

  and below dell link has the factory recovery information

  http://support.Dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/KCS/document?c=us&l=en&s=Gen&docid=DSN_336966&isLegacy=true

  If this does not help, try dell or a reputable computer repair persom

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  Hi I was wondering if I could run windows vista Home premium (64 bit) on an external hard drive...

  and how would I do it?

  I was reading around and found some info that said that I need to start from the main internal drive, but I think that my internal drive has some errors and im not sure how long it will last... Although I did have too much problems with it since my last restore full on a month and half ago.

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  I read a post from Carey Frisch MVP, who says flatly that it cannot be done.  Here is an article on the topic which also categorically states that it cannot be done with XP or Vista http://computer-drives-storage.suite101.com/article.cfm/can_you_boot_from_external_hard_disk_drive.

  I read a few articles that say it's possible with XP using the appropriate BIOS and a whole bunch of changes in the registry (changes that have not been identified), but I frantly in doubt.  Too many other articles argue against it.  In addition, it would be MUCH slower (no matter how fast the hard disk) due to the method of connection - you do not use this way on a daily basis.

  Many of the dismantled external when hard drives are compaatible with and will fit inside the computer case and work as internal drives - maybe you can try that as an alternative (assuming that you do not want to buy another drive HARD internal for now).

  To test your hard drive, check the manufacturer and then get the diagnostic utility of: http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/hard-drive-support/302602-hard-drive-diagnostic-utilities.html.  If she failed the test, replace it.  If she passes the test, then it's probably nothing wrong with it.  You can also run chkdsk /f /r from the elevated command prompt and see what happens - happens to you lots of bad sectors and a lot of corruption, then it is time to replace the drive before it will totally fail...

  I hope this helps (although it is probably not the answer you were hoping for).

  Good luck!

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