Solved delete 1 partition's OS and save other OS

[VistaKing]

We could always try this

Diskpart 
List disk 
Select disk 0
Select partition 1
Inactive 
Exit
Exit

   Note

Inactive command removes the active mark from the drive

:ADDED:

   Note

1st Exit - Exits Diskpart will get Leaving DiskPart . . .
2nd Exit - Closes the Command Prompt Window

 

[gregrocker]

Yes I gave marking Inactive D in case it turns out it is on the same HD so that it can't be disabled in laptop BIOS setup.

But sometimes the installer will still write the System boot files to the first partition of the first HD. You can try force deleting the partitionfrom my last post which will make it less likely.

This is the reason it's always preferable to have the OS HD in DISK0 position.

 

[Razzputin]

ok in bios it shows me a primary and a secondary hard drive.

 

[VistaKing]

Primary should be disk 0
Secondary should be disk 1

 

[Razzputin]

i will print all these instructions. and
do i mark one of these disks to 0

 

[VistaKing]

You can't mark it to disk 0 . Disk 0 just means its the first drive .

 

[Razzputin]

is this what to do:
start in bios with F2
select primary disk
go to post 8 and follow the instructions
exit

 

[VistaKing]

Can't you boot from the DVD by press F9 on the HP screen for the boot menu choose optical drive on the Press any key to boot from cd or DVD …. Hit the enter key let the grey bar go through . Then once you get to the Install Now window click on Repair your computer . Choose windows 7 click next on the System Recovery menu choose command prompt .

 

[Razzputin]

am getting confused now. I will start with the suggestion above and then which of the previous steps do i go to?
as i said I am a noobie so I am not trying to test anyones patience, if I do it is inadvertent.

 

[gregrocker]

There is no problem at all. We will help you for as long as it takes. I was waiting to see that you do in fact have two HD's since you seemed sure you only have one.

Once you get to the Command Prompt as VistaKing just instructed, then Mark Partition D as Inactive - Windows 7 Forums. Or you can do it from Win7 now using Elevated Command Prompt

Then reboot into DVD or REpair CD to run Startup Repair - Run up to 3 Separate Times.

When Win7 starts, look in Disk Mgmt to see if it has moved the System flag to C.

If not, you'll need to disable D HD in BIOS setup to run the repairs, or use Diskpart to "Delete Partition Override" on D drive from the Command Prompt. Then run the Repairs again so the System flag can be written to C without interference from D partition.

 

[Razzputin]

OK Thanks
I have to stop for about an hour . I will try it when I return and post back.
Thanks for everyones patience.
Best regards
razz

 

[gregrocker]

I'm taking my dog to the beach so will also be back later.

It would be helpful if you read over the steps I've given you to try to understand and ask back any question if you have them.

If by chance you also have questions about your install you can also look over the steps to get a perfect Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7 (same for retail Win7) as we can help you get a perfect install now instead of what you may have.

 

[Razzputin]

ok I thought i did it exactly how described but I see no difference: see attachment

 

[gregrocker]

D is still active. Let me walk you through it:

Boot into BIOS setup by tapping the key on first boot screen for this. Look under storage drives to see if you can disable Disk0. If not set Disk1 (C) HD first HD to boot in BIOS setup, after Disk drive, Save changes and Exit.

If unable to disable Disk0 (D) HD in BIOS, in Win7 type CMD in Start button rb: Search box, rightclick the result to Run As Administrator.

Type:

Diskpart
List disk
Sel disk 0 (confirm from list DISK0 is D HD)
List partition
Sel Part 1 (confirm from list part 1 is D partition)
Inactive
Exit

Now boot into Win7 DVd or Repair CD to run Startup Repair - Run up to 3 Separate Times until Win7 starts, check in Disk Mgmt if C is now marked System and report back.

If not run the Diskpart commands again but this time after Sel Part 1 type Delete Partition Override, try repairs again.

 

[Razzputin]

Well I must be an idiot because I thought I followed each step regarding both scenarios at least 6 times each, Nd I still get the same c and d

 

[gregrocker]

Did you try disabling the HD first in BIOS setup? There's been no response to that suggestion made several times. That's the only sure way to force the repair function to write the System boot files to another HD if it isn't in the first Disk0 slot.

If there is no way to disable the old HD, then try Deleting Partition Override command on D I've given you three times now.

I need to know exactly which of several options I've given you have not worked.

 

[Razzputin]

Did you try disabling the HD first in BIOS setup? i went toCMD and followed all suggestions


There's been no response to that suggestion made several times. That's the only sure way to force the repair function to write the System boot files to another HD if it isn't in the first Disk0 slot.

If there is no way to disable the old HD, then try Deleting Partition Override command on D I've given you three times now. i did that several times now.

I need to know exactly which of several options I've given you have not worked. i have tried each of the suggestions

 

[gregrocker]

Were you able to reboot into BIOS setup by tapping the key given on first screen (usually ESC or F2), find the tab for Storage devices and disable the old Win7 HD to run the repairs?

Then go to Boot tab to set the new Win7 HD first HD to boot, after DVD Drive.

Save changes and exit, Boot into Win7 disk to run the Repairs without interference by the old HD, and with the new HD set to boot first since it will not boot otherwise.

 

[VistaKing]

I believe the settings for disabling the hard drive is inside System Configuration inside the BIOS

 

[Razzputin]

Thanks people, I can not find them in my bios and I think I should just take a break for tonight , if I do not I think the next test will be the z4 story bounce test, thanks again, I am not giving up just taking an evening respite.CheersCheers