Windows 7 Boot up Issues

[smirk24]

Mike, you might have to boot up to a live cd to backup your files and then perform a clean install.

Do you have hirens boot cd? I believe hirens boot cd has crystal disk info as a program for mini xp so id boot up to hirens mini xp and check it out.

[LarryTheComputerGuy]

(09-16-2017, 02:52 AM)Double clutch Wrote:  When a person is checking a hard drive he or she should always check with two different programs. I see that you did not check with two or more, with that said check its boot order setting, ensuring that it’s set to boot from the correct hard drive.
If the hard drive doesn’t appear in the list at all, it’s possible your hard drive has failed and can no longer be booted from.

Got that right Double clutch... "just to add to this"

Checking the hard drive(s) should be the first thing checked before doing anything really. It kinda stinks to work on a machine for hours even days...pulling your hair out just to find out that it was a failing hard drive in the first place.

[Britec]

Is this issue resolved? can we close the thread?

[Mike12]

(09-20-2017, 01:42 AM)Mike12 Wrote:  

(09-19-2017, 04:18 PM)Britec Wrote:  Hi Mike,

First of this is a bad error to resolve. It's very difficult to fix via a forum but I will post some stuff here to help you on your way.

1. Important: Make sure Hard Drive is in good health or any other hardware.
2. Important: Make sure you have a backup of all your data.
   

Options are running out for you I am afraid and after these last fix's I post I think you're going to have to do a fresh install. 

1. Boot to a Windows CD 
2. Insert the Windows 10 bootable installation DVD or USB and restart your PC. (You will need to change boot order)
3. When prompted Press any key to continue to boot from CD or USB.
4. Click Repair your computer.
5. Click Troubleshoot.
6. Click Advanced options.
7. Click System Restore (No Restore Point?) continue. 
8. Automatic Repair /  Startup Repairs (Once complete Restart PC)
9. Still NOT working? Navigate back to Advanced options.
10. Click Command Prompt 
11. Type commands below and hit enter after each one
    

• bootrec.exe /FixMbr
• bootrec.exe /FixBoot
• bootrec.exe /RebuildBcd 
  

If they were not successful please try these below

• bcdedit /export C:\BCD_Backup
• c:
• cd boot
• attrib bcd -s -h -r
• ren c:\boot\bcd bcd.old
• bootrec /RebuildBcd
• Restart your PC
  

Still having problems? Boot back to Advanced options.

• Open Commpand Prompt
• DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
  

If the command above doesn't work please try these below

• Dism /Image:C:\offline /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /Source:c:\test\mount\windows
• Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /Source:c:\test\mount\windows /LimitAccess
  

If this doesn't solve your issue with what we have already tried its time to reinstall Windows.

hope this helps and let us know how you get on.  Good luck.

Thanks Brian for the information.

I will complete the tasks Wednesday and get back to you. Thanks for your assistance.

Mike

Good Day,

I tried everything above. Still getting error messages.

I will just reinstall Windows.

Thanks for all of your help. Please close thread

M

[Britec]

Problem Solved - Thread Closed