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Disk error - press any key to restart (no system partition?)
I don't think there is a subforum suited for this thread but this subforum comes close.
My computer was starting up as usual and after loading the desktop, I clicked my Firefox shortcut. The cursor stayed as a swishing blue circle for an extended period of time while my system HD made constant clicking noises. After a few minutes, the computer restarted and I got the error message:
However, pressing any key does not actually restart the computer but prints the error messaging again, following a short delay (although Ctrl Alt Delete does).Code:Disk error Press any key to restart
I ran a Ubuntu live DVD and it sees the harddisk (both partitions; data and Windows partition) and the files are accessible.
When I attempt to repair the Windows installation via the Windows 7 DVD disc, no operating system is detected, even after loading the necessary drivers for my motherboard's RAID controller (the installation is not on a RAID-configured disk but I think the drivers may be necessary nonetheless).
When I select "Use recovery tools that can help fix problems starting Windows..." and click "Next" and then select "Startup Repair", a repair is attempted and I am told to restart the computer to complete the repairs. According to the diagnosis and repair details:
Then, when I restart and remove the Windows disc, I get the sameCode:Root cause found: ----------------- The partition table does not have a valid System Partition. Repair action: Partition table repair Result: Completed successfully. Error code = 0x0 Time taken = 9282 ms --------------- ---------------
as before.Code:Disk error Press any key to restart
How might I go about resolving this issue?