Windows 7 installation problem (Unexpected shutdown)

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  1. Posts : 11
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       #11

    No I didn't format the hdd, it said it would be in windows.old,
    There is personal data I need to save.
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  2. Posts : 22,814
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       #12

    You may be screwed unless you can copy-out that data using the method outlined in this tutorial.



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  3. Posts : 11
    32 bit
    Thread Starter
       #13

    Thanks for the help guys.
    Damn better just get a new hard drive and install windows again cause I have a lot of stuff I need and personal items on that hard drive.

    Just one more question when I get the new hd can I take the data from the hard drive that failed installation?
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  4. Posts : 11,408
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       #14

    Why did you tell us about LINUX in your first post?
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  5. Posts : 11
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    Thread Starter
       #15

    I didnt in the first post but in the second because it was mentioned in the quote as the grub loader.
    But that is gone. Even if I could boot into ubuntu and burn the iso to the disc I would be overjoyed xD
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  6. Posts : 22,814
    W 7 64-bit Ultimate
       #16

    Bare Foot Kid said:
    You may be screwed unless you can copy-out that data using the method outlined in this tutorial.



    Have you even tried this?
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    32 bit
    Thread Starter
       #17

    Bare Foot Kid said:
    Bare Foot Kid said:
    You may be screwed unless you can copy-out that data using the method outlined in this tutorial.



    Have you even tried this?
    I can't as I don't have a disk to install windows or an extra hard drive to paste it on to :P
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  8. Posts : 11,408
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       #18

    Tommyboi7 said:
    I didnt in the first post but in the second because it was mentioned in the quote as the grub loader.
    But that is gone. Even if I could boot into ubuntu and burn the iso to the disc I would be overjoyed xD
    Windows will not fully install on a HD drive that has had LINUX installed to, without a full clean deleting all DATA.
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  9.    #19

    You can also use Paragon Rescue CD to copy out your data if it is intact: Paragon rescue disk; change drive letter; recover data

    You needed the Win7 Installation DVD for getting the best install, reinstalls and Repairs as you're discovering. I would burn ISO to DVD, or write to flash stick using Universal USB Installer with Win7 in the dropdown menu then boot under USB, Removable or HD's.

    Boot the installer, copy out your files if necessary, then use Custom install>Drive Options to delete all partitions, create new ones as desired, then format before installing Win7. Clean Install Windows 7

    Or follow these steps: Dual-Boot Windows 7 and Ubuntu in Perfect Harmony
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