Corrupt Hard Disk drive is causing error while win 7 installation

Aadicool

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So heres my problem people,

I had an old seagate hdd with win 7 running smoothly.....
But somehow i corrupted it and threw it and had ordered a WD 1.5 TB HDD

I ran Win 7 installation disk and got an dialog box asking me to LOAD DRIVERS or HD on which to install Win 7

And now i am stuck very bad in the situation.....
I genrally need a thing which can correct my WD HDD or i think i will need to send it to the manufacturer....
But plzz help me
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
OS
Windows 7 ult 32 bit
Hard Drives
Wd15earx
Check to see that the HDD is correctly connected to both the motherboard and power supply- double check the connections and try again.
 

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2*Western Digital 1TB External USB 3.0
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Most likely a bad installation dvd, where did you get it from ? Is it retail, oem ?
 

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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Skylake Special #666
OS
Windows 10 Pro x64
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Intel Core i7 6700K
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Asus Sabertooth Z170 Mark 1
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GSkill TridentZ RGB 16GB 3600 16-16-16-36
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EVGA GTX 980 Ti SC x2
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Realtek High Definition
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Samsung 860 Pro 256GB, Seagate Barracuda 4TB x2
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EVGA 1000 P2, EVGA White Custom Braided Cables
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No , Golden to by bad luck,
I have tried correcting wires but no luk....
AddRam is it possible that if i use another or new or a usb win 7 installation medium can that correct the error?

I have taken win 7 disc from my frnd......
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
OS
Windows 7 ult 32 bit
Hard Drives
Wd15earx
It wouldn`t hurt to try.

Is the hard drive being seen in the bios ?

You threw your hard drive ? :shock:
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Skylake Special #666
OS
Windows 10 Pro x64
CPU
Intel Core i7 6700K
Motherboard
Asus Sabertooth Z170 Mark 1
Memory
GSkill TridentZ RGB 16GB 3600 16-16-16-36
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 980 Ti SC x2
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition
Monitor(s) Displays
AOC G2460PG
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080 144Hz
Hard Drives
Samsung 860 Pro 256GB, Seagate Barracuda 4TB x2
PSU
EVGA 1000 P2, EVGA White Custom Braided Cables
Case
Corsair Vengeance C70 Gunmetal Black
Cooling
Corsair H100i v2, Corsair ML120 x2, Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut
Keyboard
Logitech G910 Orion Spectrum
Mouse
Logitech G700s
Internet Speed
Verizon Fios Quantum Gateway 75/75
Antivirus
Windows Defender, Malwarebytes Free 3.8.3
Browser
Chrome
Other Info
Corsair SP120 x4, LG Blu-ray Drive, Durabrand HT-395 100 Watt Dolby Digital Amp, Corsair H2100 Wireless 7.1 Headset
Um yeah isort of threw my seagate......

BUT THIS I AM TALKING ABOUT THE WD HDD
Yeah i can see it in the bios
WD15EARX
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
OS
Windows 7 ult 32 bit
Hard Drives
Wd15earx

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Skylake Special #666
OS
Windows 10 Pro x64
CPU
Intel Core i7 6700K
Motherboard
Asus Sabertooth Z170 Mark 1
Memory
GSkill TridentZ RGB 16GB 3600 16-16-16-36
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 980 Ti SC x2
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition
Monitor(s) Displays
AOC G2460PG
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080 144Hz
Hard Drives
Samsung 860 Pro 256GB, Seagate Barracuda 4TB x2
PSU
EVGA 1000 P2, EVGA White Custom Braided Cables
Case
Corsair Vengeance C70 Gunmetal Black
Cooling
Corsair H100i v2, Corsair ML120 x2, Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut
Keyboard
Logitech G910 Orion Spectrum
Mouse
Logitech G700s
Internet Speed
Verizon Fios Quantum Gateway 75/75
Antivirus
Windows Defender, Malwarebytes Free 3.8.3
Browser
Chrome
Other Info
Corsair SP120 x4, LG Blu-ray Drive, Durabrand HT-395 100 Watt Dolby Digital Amp, Corsair H2100 Wireless 7.1 Headset
The OP has not said that it is an OEM Machine. Even if it is an OEM machine, one can install any Windows 7 Edition and the installation on a new HDD should go through without any problems. The problem will arise only when he tries to activate it. So right now it is not a problem with OEM or non-OEM.

The problem is either with the installation media or the new HDD. If the OP has bought it from a brick and mortar store, my advice would be to return it to the vendor, get a replacement and try installing.

If the problem repeats then 100% sure that the problem is with the installation media.

On the other hand, if the OP has to ship the HDD to a distant vendor at his cost, he may download the Windows 7 ISO, burn it and try to install. If it installs well and good. Problem resolved. If it does not, the OP has no other go except to get a replacement HDD even if it is to be shipped at his cost.

This is what I will do if I were resident in U.S.A.
 
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My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit
check the boot sequence from bios, the first should be dvd drive, now you can set the second to be your new wd hard drive. about the dialog box, can't you just choose the hd when the installation ask for it? another possible cause is the hard drive needs to be partitioned as primary active first n formatted before proceeding with the seven installation.
 

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PC/Desktop
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x86
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