BSOD within 5 mins of startup; runs fine in safe mode

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  1. whiskeyguy
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    I spoke too soon. Tonight while running in normal mode my computer crashed. While I didn't get a BSOD, I did get an error that I frequently received along with BSODs--the computer would return to a black screen and read "PXE-MOF Exiting Intel PXE Rom; No bootable device-insert boot disk and press any key." Fortunately in this situation if I restart the computer by holding the power button my computer will boot back up again.

    I'm worried that my hard drive is about to go out. Should I just spend a hundred bucks on a new one and see if that resolves the problem? I'm happy to upload more data or provide more information if you think it will help resolve this--just ask. Thank you!
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  3. Dsprague
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    Windows 7 enterprise 64 bit, Windows 7 Pro 64 bit ,Windows 8 64bit
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    It does indeed sound like your hard drive is getting ready to go, though you could just to be sure check and make sure that the data and power cables are seated properly by opening the case unplugging them at both ends (in the case of the data cable) and then plugging them back in. for actual hard ware testing see this tutorial: Hard Drive Diagnostic Procedure
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  4. whiskeyguy
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    Thank you, I will try that. If that doesn't fix it, should I simply take it to a repair shop and ask them to install a new hard drive for me? We have a reputable repair shop on campus.
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  6. Dsprague
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    If you feel that they are a good place and you trust them then, yes unless you would rather install the hard drive yourself.
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