If I install windows 7 on a hard drive of all data will be lost?

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• How to install windows on a new hard drive

  I lost my hard drive and buy a new.  I do not have my disk but have a product code valid for my computer.   How to install windows on a new hard drive

  OT:

  Windows 7 home premium edition

  You will need to borrow a disc of Windows 7 Home Edition Premium or borrow a disk upgrade or full version retail and create a bootable copy with option to select Windows 7 Home Premium during installation. To learn more:

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/wiki/Windows_7-update/how-to-what-are-my-options-for-obtaining-Windows-7/528163c1-0b2e-4AD2-a26d-7112851d1dc2

• NTLDR is missing - when you try to install Windows 7 on another hard drive

  I have a PC Compaq Presario SR2027X a/w Win XP Media Center Edition SP3 installed.  I downloaded and installed the Microsoft Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor to determine if WIN 7 would go on my system.  The airport of Win 7 Upgrade Advisor said that I could install Win 7.  I bought Win 7 32 bit and 2-1 GB PC5300 memory sticks.  I first installed the memory and booted up the system.  Everything worked well.  BIOS has seen the new memory and I have not encountered any error.

  I then turning the system off and removed the HDD (120 GB Sata).  I installed another hard drive (160 GB Sata) which had been restructured and ready to use.  The BIOS detects the hard drive and the BIOS has been changed for a start of the OPTICAL drive.  I then placed the WIN 7 32-bit software disk in the OPTICAL drive and saved the changes in BIOS and rebooted the system.  I was expecting to see the normal WIN 7 screens during the installation.  Instead, I got "NTLDR is missing, press CTRL + ALT + DEL to restart".

  Then I tried pressing ESC during boot to enter the boot menu.  Once in the boot menu, I select the optical drive and now I get the message "DISK BOOT FAILURE, INSERT SYSTEM DISK AND press ENTER".  I opened and close the optical drive optical drive light lights up, and I then press on enter.  I get the same message on "DISK BOOT FAILURE,...» ».

  I built more than 40 PC and have never had this problem.  Is there something unique about Compaq/HP PC's that prevents me to install WIN 7 on another hard drive that is not the original hard drive came with this pc?

  HP / Compaq computers are no different from any other computer on the market. You can install Windows XP, Vista, 7 or 8 on almost all made within the last 7 years.

  I think that your problem is due to a failure of CD/DVD drive or disk installation of Windows 7 corrupt or unbootable. Please check that the CD/DVD drive is fully functional and functional as should be. Also, check that your Windows 7 disc is free of errors and that it is bootable. If necessary, you can download a Windows 7 SP1 ISO from HERE and HERE and also download Windows 7 USB/DVD Download tool.

  If you have any other questions, feel free to ask.

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• Cannot install windows XP it said hard drives are not connected & windows can not find the hard drives

  I got an asus computer notebook windows vista, upgrade from vista to windows 7, now I'm not able to do a clean install of windows xp, when I try to install XP, it says that hard drives are not connected & windows cannot find not the hard drives, so once again installed windows 7, is there a way to overcome this problem Why do I get the message windows xp does not detect hard drives? I even formatted the hard drive & tried to install Xp, but still, I get the same message.

  The answers will be appreciated...

  Thank you

  Because the Windows XP installation CD does not have the necessary disk controller drivers.  You will need a floppy drive to provide the drivers of controller for the installation program, or you will need to burn a CD of Windows XP with the controller drivers slipstreamed into the installation.  A CD of Windows XP with SP2 included may have the necessary drivers.

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• Satellite L500 - how to install Windows 7 on new HARD drive

  I just bought 2 satellite L500 1xl/1xj second hand to re sell one and keep the other.

  It's both fired their HARD drive and I have no installation CD re install Windows 7.
  How can I do this without the CD or the original HARD drive?

  > I have no CD installer again to install windows 7, how can I do this without the CD or the original hard drive?

  Get Windows copy disk and installation, all the drivers are available on the [page driver Toshiba | http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com/innovation/download_drivers_bios.jsp] you can also buy a [recovery disk | https://backupmedia.toshiba.eu/landing.aspx] I see no other options to do so.

• I am trying to install Windows 7 on my hard drive, but the installer tells me that I need the driver "Promise Technology Inc. Ultra IDE Controller".

  I'm trying to install Windows 7 on a (40.1 GB) partition on my hard drive, but the installer tells me that I need the driver (Promise Technology Inc. Ultra IDE Controller.  I searched the Internet and tried several, but no results.  Can someone point me in the right direction.  I have a box to open with Technical Support, but not a lot of help out there.

  Thanks in advance

  Joe Franklin

  original title: installation of Windows 7

  Hey Joe,

  I suggest that you visit the gigabyte website for your region (and/or the site global http://www.gigabyte.com/?f=g ) and check your motherboard for compatibility with Windows 7.

  The problem you are experiencing would imply that Windows 7 has no native driver support for your disk controller, so if Gigabyte don't have drivers that you are locked unless you buy a discreet disk controller that is compatible Windows 7.

  Please mark this as useful or response if applicable.

  On the other hand, you have this posted in a forum of Windows XP when it is really a problem of Windows 7.

  Tricky

• How to install Windows 7 after a hard drive failure?

  I need to format my hard drive and reinstall windows, use the same product key? I have Home premium (all three in use) 3 family pack.

  Yes, you can use the same product key, you may need to reactivate over the telephone.

  You can do a clean install with Windows 7 Upgrade disc.

  Boot from the Windows 7 DVD
  Click Install now
  Accept the license agreement
  When the option is displayed to select a type of installation, click (Custom advanced)
  Click on drive Options
  Select the disc/s click on Delete
  Click new
  Click on apply
  Click OK
  Click Format, and then click next to proceed with the installation

  Skip entering your product key Windows 7 and complete the installation.

  When you reach the desktop, click Start, right-click on computer

  Click on properties

  Scroll down to the Windows Activation

  Click the link x days before activation.

  Click on the link that says: "show me other ways to activate.

  Enter the product key

  Click next

  Select the Activation of the phone

  Click Next when you enter your key page

  Select your country

  Click Next, call the number listed

  Be sure to explain your situation to the Appeals Officer.

  Provide the installation generated when ID requested by the call agent

  They give a confirmation ID in return, enter it

  Click next to complete the activation.

  However, the requirements for the media upgrade is that you have an operating system already eligible such as Windows XP or Vista installed to use it. Since the Windows 7 end user license agreement.

  15 UPDATES. To use upgrade software, you must first be licensed for the software that is eligible for the upgrade. After the upgrade, this agreement takes the place of the agreement for the software that you upgraded. After upgrade, you can no longer use the software that you upgraded.

  So, if you are always denied, you will just have to reinstall Windows XP or Vista and let it do the verification of eligibility.

• HP Envy 17, Win 7 64 bit - how to re - install windows when the old hard drive failed?

  The laptop won't boot and drive fails Diagnostics to market. Restore does not work and take the hard drive on the laptop & connection on my desktop I can not access the recovery partition. The laptop is out of warranty.

  I have a replacement drive, but as I have no install disc and cannot access the recovery partition how can I reinstall the Windows OEM 7 new hard disk?

  Any help would be appreciated.

  If the full 25-character windows activation key is visible on the Microsoft Windows COA on your laptop, you can download an identical iso file from here and install Windows.

  Download the drivers from the HP support for your laptop computer portal. Put them on a flashdisk usb (USB key) for ease of installation.

  Use the Microsoft Windows 7 USD\DVD download tool and a 4 GB usb (thumbdrive) flashdisk for the fastest and most reliable Windows installation medium.

  The value in this way you can have your laptop in a usable state while you wait for your ordered recovery disk.

  Best regards
  ERICO

• install windows on a new hard drive

  Hi, my laptop has been commissioning so I bought a new hard drive and installed myself. The problem is that I don't have the recovery disks that came with it when we bought it. How can I install windows 7 or vista on the new hard drive.

  If your computer comes with a qualifying previous license such as Windows Vista or Windows XP and the certificate of authenticity is still attached to the machine in good condition, then the COST is reason enough to represent the compliance to the software license agreement. No previous required software installation, which means you can do a clean install with Windows 7 Upgrade disk.

  How to do a clean install with upgrade disc:

  Boot from the Windows 7 DVD

  Click Install now

  Accept the license agreement

  When the option is displayed to select a type of installation, click (Custom advanced)

  Click on drive Options

  Select the disc/s click on Delete

  Click new

  Click on apply

  Click OK

  Click Format, and then click next to proceed with the installation

  Skip entering your product key Windows 7 and complete the installation.

  When you reach the desktop, click Start, right-click on computer

  Click on properties

  Scroll down to the Windows Activation

  Click the link x days before activation.

  Click on the link that says: "show me other ways to activate.

  Enter the product key

  Click next

  Select the Activation of the phone

  Click Next when you enter your key page

  Select your country

  Click Next, call the number listed

  Be sure to explain your situation to the Appeals Officer.

  Provide the installation generated when ID requested by the call agent

  They give a confirmation ID in return, enter it

  Click next to complete the activation.

  However, the requirements for the media upgrade is that you have an operating system already eligible such as Windows XP or Vista installed to use it. Since the Windows 7 end user license agreement.

  15 UPDATES. To use upgrade software, you must first be licensed for the software that is eligible for the upgrade. After the upgrade, this agreement takes the place of the agreement for the software that you upgraded. After upgrade, you can no longer use the software that you upgraded.

  So, if you are always denied, you will just have to reinstall Windows XP or Vista and let it do the verification of eligibility.

  or

  How to activate Windows 7 manually (activate by phone)
   
  1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
   
  (2) press the ENTER"" key.
   
  (3) select your "country" in the list.
   
  (4) choose the option "activate phone".
   
  (5) stay on the phone (do not select/press all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.
   
  (6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.
   
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

• Install windows 7 on new HARD drive without dvd/usb?

  I have a laptop (windows 7) which is the HARD drive has failed. I want to buy a new HARD drive and replace the failure, but I have no DVD or USB with windows 7 to install on new HARD drive. I have the product key on the lower part of the machine.

  Could someone please offer some advice on how to go about loading the operating system on the new HARD drive. Thanks in advance.

  Hello

  You will need to make a DVD or USB key to reinstall the operating system or of order recovery disks

  You can contact the manufacturer of your laptop and ask them to send you a set of recovery disks.

  Manufacturers that make normally for a fee.

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  Or download the correct ISO file and make your own drive and use the product key located on the COA sticker.

  http://www.w7forums.com/threads/official-Windows-7-SP1-ISO-image-downloads.12325/page-2#post-124821

  And here are instructions on how to burn ISO disk images:

  http://www.SnapFiles.com/get/isorecorder.html

  Then do a clean install:

  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-Windows-7-a.html

  The COA sticker is either on the underside of the laptop or in the battery compartment (you did already).

  With a desktop computer, it's on the side, the back or the top of the computer case.

  

  By using the downloaded ISO file method can require the Activation of phone.

  If it does require phone activation, do not follow Demand of Auto, but brace yourself for a real person explain as to what has been done for purposes of re-setup

  "How to activate Windows 7 by phone '

  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/18715-activate-Windows-7-phone.html

  The above method also requires that you go to your computer manufacturer's website > Support and downloads Section > locate your model number and operating system > then download and install the latest drivers for it.

   

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  Using the method of USB in conjunction with the Windows 7 download preceding:

  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/2432-USB-Windows-7-installation-key-drive-create.html

  "How to get and use the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool"

  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/31541-Windows-7-USB-DVD-download-tool.html

  See you soon.

• Cannot install Windows 7 on new hard drive, it says that it cannot parition it nor did he have any predefined partition.

  Original title: I am replacing a hard drive in a laptop Toshiba L670 with a seagate ssd.

  I am replacing a hard drive in a laptop Toshiba L670 with a seagate ssd. . The hard drive was dead, so I have to load windows from a flash drive. I am trying to load windows 7 on the new drive, but the software does not recognize.  It is said that he can not parition it nor did he have any predefined partition. Anyone out there have any suggestions? When I try to find a driver there doesn't seem to be all for this issue. Any suggestions will be appreciated. Scott

  Hi Scott,.

  The cause of this issue with all of the troubleshooting steps to resolve this problem, are suggested in the link mentioned below. Please refer to him and check if it helps.

  You cannot select or format a disk partition hard when you try to install Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/927520/en-us

  CHKDSK WARNING: Running chkdsk on the drive if bad sectors are found on the disk hard when chkdsk attempts to repair this area if all available on which data can be lost.

  If you receive errors that your Windows 7 is not genuine, please turn it on.

  Activate Windows on this computer

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows/activate-Windows#1TC=Windows-7

  Hope that the information provided is useful. If the problem persists, please answer and we will be happy to help you.

• Installed Windows on a new hard drive with an old processor, the video controller, there are no drivers

  I have an old optiplex Gx280 dell and she had a damaged hard drive. I didn't need anything out of it so I got a new hard drive from Seagate internal tb and install a new copy of Windows 7 ultimate on it. I have updated all drivers for obtained with the exception of my video controller. Since then, I've used about 200 GB of space on it from the information that I want to keep, but apparently the drivers because this computer does not exist for windows 7. What should I do?

  Standard-Intel915G/915GV/910GL VGA graphics card
  Hardware acceleration is completely upward
  Dirctdraw, Direct 3D is not available

  If you can't find a driver update, you can try installing the driver in compatibility mode ' old'.  Simply right click the Installer do > properties > compatibility mode > choose OS

  Good luck

• problem with connection to the internet after installing Windows 7 on new hard drive

  I have problem with old hard drive, so I change. I replace it with a new drive of the same size, so I download the Windows 7 disc to reinstall it. I received the product from the bottom of my laptop key. all look good, until when it is I can't connect to the internet. I can't find also manage network connections on my computer. When I go to "change the map settings" nothing is there. "when I go to connect to the network, not connected to the top pop, then I'm going to shoot bad to say" windows did not detect a network card installed properly, if you have a network card, you will need to re install the driver. "windows can't find a driver for your network card. Please help my fix to this problem. Thank you.

  You must download and install the driver for your network card.  It is best to get it fron the computer manufacturers web site.  You will have to get on another computer and copy it to a Flash DRIVE or a CD to run on your.

• Install Windows on a new hard drive while maintaining the files on the old?

  I have Windows 7 64-bit on my stock 500 GB hard drive. I have a 64 GB mSATA which I would like to do a clean install of Win7 on. Regarding the 500 gig HD, I would like to wipe and partition (it is loaded with bloatware and probably malware) but if possible, I like to keep a few photos and mp3s. I have to wipe everything, or can I just install Win7 and start-up of the SSD, then delete what I want on the other hard drive?

  I suggest at the very least, you back up your personal folder in C:\Users\Your_AccountName on a hard drive external.

  Proceed to install Windows 7 on SSD, reactivate so you keep the 500 GB attached as a slave drive and format it. You could even redirect your personal folders to it after formatting it.

  How to activate Windows 7 manually (activate by phone)
   
  1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
   
  (2) press the ENTER"" key.
   
  (3) select your "country" in the list.
   
  (4) choose the option "activate phone".
   
  (5) stay on the phone (do not select/press all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.
   
  (6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.
   
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

  How to redirect your personal Folders in Windows 7 : Notebooks.com

• How can I create a virtual device bootable USB to install Windows 7 on a hard drive?

  Hello

  Ho can I prepare a USB key, in order to to use, so that I can throw a Windows 7 Ultimate machine installed locally on a virtual drive?

  I don't want to change the BCD on the computer laptop e. (laptop running Windows XP)

  Kind regards

  BOGDAN Ciprian

  Original title: USB stick bootable laptop for Windows 7 VHD?

  Hi CiprianBogdan,

  Thanks for posting in the Microsoft Community.

  Want to know how you can create a bootable USB to install Windows 7 on a virtual hard disk.

  I would have you post your query in the TechNet forums because it caters to an audience of it professionals.

  Your query will be better addressed there.

  Check out the link-

  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/category/w7itpro

  We know if you need help. We will be happy to help you. We, at tender Microsoft to excellence.

  Thank you.