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oh, okay. thanks.You need to install NEW Windows 7 after the purchasing of the new HDD. New programs new Drivers and new User.
The repair dvd is used to repair your damaged windows files. Recovery DVD however would recover your windows installation almost automatically and will make it easier for you to install windows 7.
alright. still don't completely understand the imaging thing.. do i have to do that?If you did not burn the DVD from the recovery partition, you have to borrow an installation disk - but it must be the same edition (e.g. Home premium). Then you apply your product key that is on a sticker on the bottom of your laptop.alrightyyy, thanks. but when i get the new hard drive, how do i reinstall Windows? will it just install when i turn on my laptop again?Hey Symphonic,
You're fine. That's the correct tool, it is built into the Windows Recovery Environment, which was trying to fix your computer (and which gave you the message saying "a hard disk error is preventing Windows from starting"). However, a System Restore will not solve your problem; your drive is kaput, which is a hardware problem, and you won't be accessing anything on it (unless you pay good money to do so). Your best bet would be to go out and buy a nice, reliable new laptop hard drive and reinstall Windows. Then burn a system image and repair DVD. :)
i feel dumb asking all these questions lol, but how do you burn a system image? and what do you mean by repair DVD because i don't think i have one? :S
For imaging, have a look at these links:
Imaging with free Macrium
Imaging strategies
PS: How old is your laptop. If it is less than 1 year old, you can claim a replacement disk from the manufacturer. You can also ask the manufacturer to send you an installation disk. They do that for a small S&H charge (usually about $20).
yeah, my laptop's about 6 months old now, so i'll call and ask later today. thanks.
okay, thank you.