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• Windows XP: My hard drive failed in part and I can't access the folder "my documents"...

  Windows XP SP2 from the CACLS
  Windows XP: My hard drive failed in part and I can't access the 'My documents' folder, windows it says ACCESS_DENIED. I tried grant permissions through CACLS and switches appropriate, but I still get messages ACCESS_DENIED. Can someone help me please I have 60 GB of data on it to be recovered. I backup this but is 3 weeks old. Regards Alan

  Hi Malkeleah
  Thanks for the reply, the reader had not failed, but windows had use of the access denied files because I was on a separate computer with a new master drive. Now recovered data and support to the high new outside. Thanks again for your help. Alan

• Problem with installing Windows on a hard drive, HARD drive does not get detected after installation

  Original title: help with hard drive of the computer.

  Flow of the problem:

  My aunt tried to install windows 7 on the previous copy of windows 8. Needless to say that it doesn't work and it has messed up the hard drive. So, I bought a vacuum. I formatted the hard drive using my other windows computer to have 2 partitions: a boot partition and system partition, and then used the program WinToUSB to install windows on the hard disk. The reason I did it is, because no matter how many times I changed the BIOS in my laptop of aunts, it wouldn't boot from the DVD player to load the windows software. After a few hours, I found WinToUSB. Once windows has been installed, I plugged it into the laptop. For a few hours, I didn't know what to do, because the computer does not recognize the hard drive (he said: "Not detected"). I decided to start from legacy, and then the screen deals

  «intell...» »

  and a bunch of dates, etc all the stuff on the screen to load legacy if you know what I mean.

  He said "not plugged in the media. Check the power cord.

  Then quickly changed screen before I can read almost anything and it goes to the normal windows screen black (with 4 colors). I said to myself, how can he be loading if the hard drive is not detected... Once it is loaded, he brought me to the blue screen (blue screen of death, if you want) I turned the computer on again, always noticing the hard drive was not detected. I ran all the recovery/repair options I could and turned off the laptop. I came back a few hours ago and I loaded the computer again and went into the BIOS.  He said that the hard drive has been detected and said the news about this, as usual. However, at the start of the legacy of windows loading screen, it said still not detected.  I then started to windows to see since it is now detected if that fixes the blue screen. Yet, there is no. I tried to go to the normal windows and screen remains blue. any ideas?

  Hello Chris,

  Thank you for visiting Microsoft Community.

  According to the description, it seems that Windows was not properly installed on the hard drive. I'm not sure how to work the software from third-party manufacturers WinToUSB and reliable installation process is. Microsoft does not recommend using any third party tool to install Windows on your computer, the use of these third-party tools can cause serious damage to your computer.

  I would say to format the hard drive once more and try to install Windows through normal Windows installation process.

  Refer to the section "using the installation option custom if no operating system is installed" in the thread below.

  Installing and reinstalling Windows

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/installing-reinstalling-Windows#1TC=Windows-7

  If you are not able to install Windows on the hard drive at all, I suggest you to contact the hard drive manufacturer to obtain a diagnosis of material performed on the hard drive.

  Do not hesitate to write back for any further assistance with Windows, we will be happy to help you.

• M7-j010dx: need help w/Windows 8 new hard drive recovery

  installed a new hard drive installed (hard drive error (3f0) an old and dead confirmed by Geek Squad). I have HP recovery discs. How to proceed from here?  Tried the road "equip App and driver recovery disk and turn on. found no go and same "Boot device. Please install the operating system on your hard drive.  hard drive error (3f0). "appears.

  Is there more to the process than that? I don't get what is happening.

  Thanks in advance...

  Something that has worked for many (not all) Windows 8 laptops_enter BIOS and change the date to 01/01/2014. Save & Exit and restart again recovery disc. They pass through the process_but - on the first restart that launches Recovery enter BIOS to verify the date is still 01/01/2014. If so go back to reset. If not change again once and then resume.

• How to install windows 8 on hard drive replacement with no installation disc

  I need to replace the failed hard drive on my laptop Asus N56VJ. I will probably opt for a hybrid drive of 1 TB. But how can I reinstall the windows operating system that is installed at the factory 8 with available installation disc?

  Hello Maggie,

  Thanks for posting your question on the Microsoft community.

  Thank you for details on the issue.

  I also appreciate the fact that you want to install Windows on a new hard drive.

  You can install Windows using the steps described in this article and check if it helps.
  Reference:
  How to perform a new installation of Windows
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/clean-install

  You can create the media to install Windows from this link:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/create-reset-refresh-media

  I hope that you have the Windows product key for activation .

  Important notes:
  BIOS change / semiconductor (CMOS) to complementary metal oxide settings can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the configuration of the BIOS/CMOS settings can be solved. Changes to settings are at your own risk.

  I recommend strongly to backup all your important files and folders on an external storage device before performing any type of OS, repair, upgrade or clean install.

  I hope this information helps.

  Please let us know if you need more help.

  Thank you

• Windows problem for hard drive replacement

  I am trying to replace a hard drive in a HP d530 for a science teacher as the XP is a failure. He needs the XP until I finished preparing the Windows 7 and it has data on the XP and I put Windows 7 on the new hard drive and it has 80 GB. The old hard drive Windows XP and it is a 40 GB. I had two hard drives hooked when installing Windows 7. Windows 7, the name is the C drive and disk XP the D. I tried to start the hard drive of 7 single and it gives me an error of invalid system disk. Press a key to reboot. When I have two connected hard drives, windows 7 starts very well. A computer teacher wants to clone Windows 7 for another professor of science. He said, it won't help him with two hard drives connected. How can I get on the 80 GB stand-alone installation without having to reinstall Windows 7 Windows 7. I want to disconnect the hard drive from XP and just use the hard disk 7. I have the 7 and XP on separate hard drives. They are the two IDE hard drives. I need to get the new hard drive to boot by its self and windows 7 as a stand-alone installation.

  That's good news.

  I'm so glad you took in charge.

• Qosmio G50 - repair windows from the HARD drive

  Hi all

  My laptop - QOSMIO G50 - needs a bit of cleanup, and I thought to reinstall from scratch.

  I know that I can use the "repair" function which is 'hidden' on the HARD drive that will get the pc to its original installation.

  But I have a few questions.

  1. I've upgraded to Windows 7 quite earlier. But if the built-in repair feature reinstalls the pc for initial installation, I guess I'll be back on VISTA and will need to upgrade to WIN7 manually?

  2. most important: when I got the laptop, the seller had installed, so when I started, the installation begins. Then, I had the choice to install the 32-bit version or 64-bit.
  I never expected to have 64-bit on the laptop so I chose 32-bit - and now I regret it enormously.
  Now, if doing so clean reinstall from the HARD disk, it will give me a choice between 64-bit or 32-bit new or if it simply with the 32-bit version, I chose the first time? Or can I do something else for you ensure that I get the 64-bit installed this time?

  Thank you.

  Lio

  Hey,.

  Important to know would be if you want to install Vista or Windows 7 now...

  If you want to do a clean install of new, repair function is also deleted or let's say the entire contents of the HARD drive if you reinstall Windows recovery disk Toshiba.

  Some laptops has been equipped with a function for 32-bit and 64-bit, and if you reinstall Vista from Toshiba recovery disc you will again have this option.

• Reinstall Windows 7 on hard drive again with only the Win 7 Upgrade disc?

  So I have an e9180t which, like clockwork, freezes after about an hour or two after the boot.  I thought it might be the curse of bad mothers, with what they came, but I hope that it is something else so test everything I can.  I noticed that it does not freeze upwards when it is started in safe mode with network.  The hard drive failed the test SMART so I wonder if it's time to replace it as if that has anything to do with the crash.   I can move the cursor, but no applications will be open and eventually everything becomes insensitive causing be tohit the power button to restart.   I already stopped unnecessary startup programs and it will still freeze in unsafe mode.

  The PC came with Vista and I think it's what's on backup hard disk partition.  I have the disk Win 7 Upgrade from HP.  My questons are-

  1. If I buy a new HD 7 upgrade disc will be enough to install the full version of Win 7?

  2. anything else I should do when I install the new HD and more to reactivate Windows?

  Thank you.

  Hi Mike,.

  Have you created a HP recovery disk to reinstall the factory image when replacing the HARD drive?

  It sounds like you have maybe a problem creating the recovery discs now.

  A Smart HARD drive test failure points to a HDD failure. The symptoms you are experiencing are likely caused by this fact. You can also have a card mother or any other hardware problem.

  You have the key to drive and Win 7 Upgrade product.

  I'm pretty sure that the upgrade to Windows 7 to be launched from Win Vista. The upgrade of Windows 7 is a full installation of Windows, so this isn't the problem. But he can't run the installation unless you start the upgrade in Win Vista. Normally, an upgrade to Windows 7 is launched within the current operating system, Win 7 valid existence of an eligible OS Setup and then request a restart to complete the installation of upgrade.

  You can replace the HARD drive and try to install Win 7 itself. If this fails and you do not have the Vista recovery discs, you can buy an HP recovery disc set here. There are three different versions. Select one that corresponds to the operating system that is installed at the factory.

  You may have another problem to replace the HDD with a Format HDD advanced most recent. Please see thisHP Supportdocument for more information.

  If you cannot install the upgrade Windows 7 itself or Win Vista because of the issue of the Advanced Format HARD drive, you may need to purchase a copy of Windows 7 OEM.

  Jaco

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• HP G60-235: upgrading to Windows 7 after hard drive failure

  First of all I would like to say that I hope that it is in the right part of the Forum, if it not is not please let me know.

  I have a G60-235 HP running Vista.

  My hard drive has failed and that I had tested and it is unusable. I replaced the hard drive with an SSD and don't have an operating system.

  I can't get into the Bios and there may be some info that is needed, f, so please let me know and I'll post it.

  Is - this here anyway to check to see if my HP can handle Windows 7? I downloaded the Windows 7 advisory.

  I also looked for the evaluation version of Windows 7. I could not find. The link I followed by searching showed me the evaluation for 8.1 version.

  I would not buy the full version and find out it does not work, but I also prefer to go back to Vista is possible.

  Any help would be appreciated.

  Thank you

  ethulwulfe

  Your model must run Windows 7 well. There are even Win 7 drivers posted at HP. There are 3 different models of G60 235 (CA, DX, WM) listed, but this is an example:

  http://support.HP.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/HP-G60-200-notebook-PC-series/3837658/model/3894827#Z7_3054ICK0KGTE30AQO5O3KA30R1

• BSOD on install of Windows 7 after hard drive crash

  I have a HP Dv7 with Intel i7 and 8 GB memory. About 3 years.

  Recently, I lost my hard drive to a physical failure. I bought a 120 GB SSD as the principal and a 1 TB drive 7200 RPM as the secondary to be replaced. I ordered the HP restore kit to reinstall Windows 7, but each installation stops at "loading drivers" step and gives me a BSOD. I tried to remove the SSD drive and using only the hard drive, but the same results. Also tried to do a clean install of Windows 7 with an ISO image to a bootable USB key. The same problem. I also tried swapping the primary/secondary locations for readers.

  Nothing I have tried seems to work. I'm desperate for a solution! Why would I get a BSOD on a reinstallation of the software factory?

  I am trying install Windows 7 without SP1 to see if that works, but have no chance. What else can I try? What I have to install Windows 8 to work with the new hard drive or SSD? »

  I tried to restore 4 times (3 hours + per attempt). I tried the clean install of Windows 7 SP1 at least 10 times, each of them do not reach the exact spot. Windows won't INSTALL, so that steps can be taken?

  As I posted earlier, I had problems with installing Windows 7 on my laptop HP Pavilion Dv7 after replacing a hard drive defective. I ordered the kit of training materials ($60) and the operating system of restoration kit (essentially Windows 7 and drivers) on a 4 disc set. I paid the extra money for all accelerated for me.

  After you have installed a 120 GB SSD and the new 1 TB drive 7200 RPM, I tried to install the operating system using the DVD restore I ordered. Each installation took about 4 hours and each of the 3 times (i.e. 12 hours!) installation has failed at the end of the installation process. Then I downloaded a clean version of Windows 7 ISO and burned a bootable USB an attempt installs another 15, which also failed at the end of the installation process.

  In desperation, I contacted HP support and was informed that I had to pay for technical support. I must say that I was really disappointed by HP and HP «each incident» support I spent $59 and 3 hours talk with some idiots in the new Delhli, who accompanied me through a few tests of BIOS of base no matter what 3-year-old could have understood, I sent them a picture of the BSOD and error code, and they arrived at their 'solution' to send me my laptop to HP for them to install a new hard drive and reinstall the operating system for the pittance of $200 and 7 to 9 days!

  I refused their generous offer to relieve myself of the burden of $ 200 in my wallet and took the laptop to Fry when I bought it. After 15 minutes of discussion about my question, the tech told me that I needed to install the Intel drivers during the installation of Windows 7. He popped a USB key containing the Intel drivers, I've needed, continued with the installation of Windows 7, and I was back at home with a working machine within the hour. It cost me $35. A BARGAIN, given that HP, the company that BUILT my laptop was completely distraught about this problem and the only solution was to deprive me of my laptop for 9 days and during this time, charge me $200.

  So to all who read this, please pay NOT for the HP "per incident" support. They are slightly educated idiots who know no more about the HP product than your typical 3 yr old child. For example, they suggested that the HP laptop in my possession was "very sensitive" and I wouldn't be able to put 'any hard disk that was not exactly to the same specification as that was in it from the factory'.  Idiots.

  I you need to re - install Windows 7 on your laptop, visit the Intel website and download "floppy" (i.e. not the executable versions which self install) versions of their drivers for your laptop, load on a USB stick and when begins the installation of Windows 7 where it asks if you want to load the drivers, select the drivers on your USB key and installation will be smooth.

  Again, how is it possible that HP and their support forums are not aware of the problem or the solution? Seriously. This is probably the last HP I buy. Just exhausting and annoying to deal with this.

  Craig

  PS - My HP Pavillion DV7 is smoking quickly with the new solid-state drive and updated 7200 RPM secondary drive. * beep * thing boots like 20 seconds and Photoshop load almost INSTANTLY. Incredible.

• A55 (8982 - 77G)-Windows 7 SATA Hard Drive problem

  Hi, hoping someone can help here. I just bought the above system, it came without a hard drive, as it was purchased at a business. I installed a Seagate 200 GB SATA hard drive and I am trying to install Windows 7 Ultimate... the HD is recognized by the BIOS and the POST, but the installer of windows 7 do not see, I searched relevant drivers for the motherboard... but can't find it nowhere I tried to set the Auto and Serial ATA SATA BIOS setting only with no success... Any help would be appreciated.

  Concerning

  Hi and thanks for the answer, had sorted out, seems it was a b the hard drive problem. Once I have two-way for another installation of windows 7 200 GB SATA drive picked up immediately.

  Concerning

• whenever I try to run an update by using windows update my hard drive is not responding

  This product whenever I try to run a big download such as upgrades of windows and other components of windows...

  my computer will download installation ok, but when it starts to install it on my computer, it will be OK for about 10 to 20 seconds, then my hard drive starts clicking and stops responding.

  and it will stay like this for about 20 or 30 minutes and it may or may not resume the installation.

  Ive also seen it gives me a blue screen and immediately cut.

  but I have no problem with small installs

  is their an error on my computer somewhere?

  I know that I did not cause of malware I double checked everything and I always scan with MBAM

  and I have my computer set up through msconfig.exe to run on own boots only

  Although if you want to give me a link to the hijack-this site can I run this tool and give you the hijack log

  IM wondering if it is a windows vista problem, cause I have vista Home premium 64-bit sp 2, or if there is anything I can do

  cause im seriously just get XP and see if he is not only a hard drive problem

  Asron_H,
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• Start Windows XP external hard drive

  The power supply on the old computer my wife THAT XP has dropped.

  I had another autour power that I swapped in, but it's not a SATA connector for internal hard drive of the computer.

  I had a hard drive enclosure and put the drive in it. With the disk in it, l can connect the player to my computer via USB and read the files, so I know the drive works in this way.

  However, when I plug the hard drive into my wife's computer and try to boot from USB, Windows does not start from this player.

  Is it possible I can get Windows to boot from external USB drive?

  Is it possible I can get Windows to boot from external USB drive?

  You don't need to. NIP just to your local PC and a power supply lead molex to SATA converter. Only a few dollars at most. Or search online shops selling.
  

  Be careful! Are you sure that the spare power supply had all necessary connectors to your motherboard and had the same number of pins on each connector?

  Tricky

• Downgrade from Windows 7 RC to Windows XP - no hard drive found error

  I have Windows 7 RC running on my DELL 8400 desktop computer and want to perform a new installation on Windows XP. Installation stops after the 1st (install Windows XP) screen with error message "No Hard Drive Found" and start again. I used to run XP OK on the machine before participating in the beta program. Please help as I am not ready to move again to the full version of Windows 7. My hard drive is a Western Digital 160 GB and the DELL 8400 has an edge Intel SATA Controller. Thanks for your help.

  Mike

  Hi Mike.

  You may be able to put the drive in the BIOS for a SATA legacy which will act as an IDE, which won't be visible when installing XP.  Otherwise, you need to get a copy of the SATA drivers, and then press F2 as the XP installation starts that will allow you to use the drivers that XP installation can see the SATA drive.

• Network with Windows Home Server hard drive. With the new files that wouldn't be no automatic update.

  Installed Windows Home Server 2011 on my files allocatted to share on my wireless network, including a hard drive 2 TB external. Worked well able to watch movies, listen to music etc... As several files have been saved on the external hard drive (800G now) he would not recognize the new content (files or movies) previous content is ok, but nothing new would not reconise. Unplug the hard drive from the PC, pluged into the TV via USB and all the files are there, old and new. My PC is 3.2 GHz 1 G RAM and running Windows XP I was wondering if anyone know what would cause this? It would not be because I only have 1 g of ram?

  original title: unable to recognize new files

  Hi Tony,.

  Since the issue is with Windows Home Server, I suggest that you post your question in the Forums Windows Home Server.

  Windows Home Server Forum