Win 7 failed to boot no F8 options work need to recover HDD files

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  1. Posts : 16
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    Win 7 failed to boot no F8 options work need to recover HDD files


    My Laptop started to run really slow where it would take about 10 minutes to get to the log-in screen, I ran virus checks nothing came up, done a de fragment nothing helped to speed it up. Then about 3-4 days later the Laptop would not boot into Windows 7 Home Premium.

    When running start Windows normally it would get to the logo then restart itself again, when I went into start-up repair I was met with a black screen and white cursor then the Windows background appeared but after about an hour nothing else happened. All the F8 option (i.e. Safe Mode) do not work either. I ran a memory diagnostics tool check and nothing came back. After disabling automatic restart I go the message UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME STOP: 0x000000ED.

    Finally to see if I could recover my files and check whether the HDD was functioning I removed it fro the Laptop and placed it into a HDD Docking Station. Under disk management I could see the HDD with all 3 of its partitions expect in Computer I could only access SYSTEM RESERVED, The other two partitions are fine but do not appear?

    I do know a thing or to about Windows PC's but I have now fully exercised all my knowledgeable resources, if anyone can assist in this issue or perhaps lead me to a thread that's relevant (I haven't found any so far) then that would also be appreciated.



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  2. Arc
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    It is a stop 0xED.

    Usual causes: Hard drive problem, File system problem, Improper boot parameters

    From the screenshot of device manager you uploaded, it seems that the boot parameters are right. Still follow it, from the beginning:
    Troubleshooting Windows 7 Failure to Start

    Also, You need to do some Disc checks. Seatool for dos: SeaTools | Seagate download

    • Burn it in a blank cd. boot from the CD, click on "Accept", wait for it to finish detecting the drives, then in the upper left corner select "Basic Tests", then select "Long Test" and let it run.
    • You can use Win32 DiscImager to create a bootable USB and run Seatools for DOS. Follow this post to know how to make a bootable Seatools USB.

    This test you help you to be sure if the HDD is really in problem or not.

    BTW, if you want to, and if the situation demands to use a new HDD, and you want to back up your stuff off this existing HDD, follow Copy & Paste - in Windows Recovery Console
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  3. Posts : 16
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    Thread Starter
       #3

    Use a windows installation disk to try repairs?


    Before I try this would it worth using a windows 7 installation disk to try and fix the problem? I only have a disk for Windows 7 Professional, but would it work for my Acer Laptop which is running Home Premium?
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  4. Posts : 5,440
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    I would follow Arc's advice if I were you. He knows what he is talking about here hence his BSOD badge!!!
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  5. Posts : 16
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  6. Arc
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    If you have access to another computer, download seatools for DOS, burn it in either a blank disc or a USB drive; do the disc check as suggested.

    Let us know the results.
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  7. Posts : 16
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    I would but the OS is on a WD HDD and I don't think that seatools supports WD Drives, it only works on Seagate and Maxtor drives?
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  8. Arc
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    Matt Allsop said:
    I would but the OS is on a WD HDD and I don't think that seatools supports WD Drives, it only works on Seagate and Maxtor drives?
    I think it works ... it checks, but cannot repair.
    Go for it.
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  9. Posts : 16
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    Will Seatools erase the data on the HDD Drive then? It says you should back up the HDD?
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  10. Arc
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    Matt Allsop said:
    Will Seatools erase the data on the HDD Drive then? It says you should back up the HDD?
    It will not ... but if you are afraid of doing it, dont do.
    I dont know any bootable HDD scanner better than Seatools.

    I think you need to check the HDD (as it is the primary suspect), but if you cannot do it (whatever the reason may be) we cannot proceed with the troubleshooting process, unfortunately.
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