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Files may also be copied out externally by booting the Win7 DVD to Copy & Paste - in Windows Recovery Console or booting Paragon Rescue Kit Free Edition 11.0 Free
Internal hard drive making beeping noise, laptop won't start up
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yeah. the tool did not fix it. somehow i'm able to start Windows again, and thus transfer the files I want into an external HD. however, the laptop is still incredibly slow, much slower than before, and the "beeping" or whatever sound that is, is still there. So what do I do now? reinstall Windows? or is replacing my internal HD inevitable?
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If it fails Disk Check, both Long and Short Seatools tests then I'd replace it and do a Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7.
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ok, looks like i gotta replace it then.
umm, i'm supposed to download the windows 7 version that came with my laptop initially, but there isn't any Win 7 Home Basic isos available for download...
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In that case download Home Premium 32 bit, run the eicfg removal tool on it to unlock all versions, burn to DVD or write to stick using Windows 7 USB-DVD Download Tool.
You'll then be presented a menu when you boot installer to choose your licensed version.
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Hi yejohn,
The 'error code' 2000-0146 may occur either due to 'software corruption' or due to a 'bad hard drive'. Basic diagnostics (Pre-Boot System Assessment) does not test the 'hard drive' if this error is indicated. I recommend you to run the DST-Short / Long test for more accurate diagnosis. DST-Short (or DST-Long) from '32bit Dell Diagnostics' may help us to determine if the previous error has been corrected.
You may also run the 'hardware diagnostics' again and continue testing even after you reach the 2000-0146 error message. You may get prompted with the following options:
- Select 'Test System'
- Select 'Custom Test'
- Drill down to the hard drive in question, select 'SMART Short Self Test'
- Click 'Run Tests'
Please refer to the following web article for detailed information on '32 bit Dell Diagnostics utility': How to Run the Dell 32-bit Diagnostics Utility | Dell
If the 'advanced diagnostics' indicate a 'hard drive' failure, you may want to get the 'drive replaced'; if still in warranty, you may be entitled for free 'part replacement'. However, if no 'hardware failure' is detected, you may try a fresh 'operating system re installation' to see if that works. I strongly recommend you to backup the data immediately; this status may lead to 'data loss'.
For details on 'Windows reinstall' click: http://dell.to/Qe7jyP
Hope this helps. Do reply if you have any further questions. I would be glad to assist.
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