Instant BSOD: Can not boot from HDD: Command Prompt not Helping

[kevonnn]

Hey everyone,

This is my first post here, but I have found a wealth of info over the past few days from here. Than you for that. However, my problem doesn't end where others say "SOLVED".

The jist of it:
My computer is stuck in a loop. Start windows normally, safe start, neither works. The start gets interrupted by the BSOD and the process starts over. In order for me to get to System Recovery, I have to boot from my USB Flash. I have ran the repair over and over, easily over 20 times, with no result. I would get BSOD from memory issues every second or so repair attempt. I performed the memory test (memtest86) and have found that one of my memory sticks is faulty. Now there is no BSOD from the repair. I am only running on one 4gb 1866 stick now.

So then I started using the command prompt, particularly the chkdsk d:/f and I always get the same result now. I figured that that route was a dead end. I went back to the safe start (from the HDD) to see where it stops loading. I tried renaming as well as deleted the DRIVER is stops at, but with no luck.


I just purchased this to take my files off, but I won't get it till maybe Wednesday or Thursday if I'm lucky.
Newegg.com - New USB 2.0 to IDE SATA S-ATA 2.5 3.5 Hard Drive HD HDD Converter Adapter Cable

Thanks,
Kev

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Hello and welcome Kevvon one way of getting your data offf is one I use for even dead drives

BOOTABLE UBUNTU

Make a bootable Ubuntu disk http://www.ubuntu.com/download

Set the BIOS to boot from theoptical when the machine boots it will show you a screen with TRY or INSTALL> select TRYnot INSTALL

When it is finished - it takes verylittle time you will get a screen like in the pic .

Open the drive you want > Userand dig down until you get to the data / settings you may be able to copy /paste the material you want to an external source or other installed drive doingthis.

I am not sure if it will but I haverecovered tons of data etc using this method both on "dead" or justplain drives that you cannot get data from using Windows.


But first have a look through this
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/220165-troubleshooting-steps-windows-7-a.html

 

[kevonnn]

Thanks for that. Sadly the only other drive I have is my new SSD 64gb. I should be able to copy them over with a second flash drive. It will take a little *cough* longer since is a 16g.

I'm embarrassed (not at all) to say that I still don't have a cd/dvd drive so I will use the first flash drive for Ubuntu. Or I can get a dirt cheap 4gb for booting U and W7 recovery, and have two 32gb flash drives! Brilliance I say!

 

[kevonnn]

I finally got my second terrabyte HDD. I am moving my files, no programs, over to it now. My SSD is also in, but I need my computer fixed first.

Now I don't mind getting reckless with the repair. I would rather not re-install W7 as I do not have a key. A friend of mine installed it for me.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Kev mate the very last statement you made has rung an alarm bell. Just where did this copy of the OS come from? I would contact this friend an get it sorted it is likely you may have a pirated copy of Windows that so far has not caused and problems until now.

Now if you have never installed before then I can tell you early on in the process on has to enter an activation code and by rights the sticker that came with the copy of Windows should be stuck on the outside of the case somewhere. If you do not have this sticker then you could run Speccy and click on Operating system and it will give you that code plus any info on that OS see my pic.

You can then reinstall using this
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/219487-clean-reinstall-factory-oem-windows-7-a.html you will need to get the right version on the ISO as per the info in Speccy - see pic and make a bootable disk or stick.

 

[kevonnn]

Thanks ICit. I have to install Ubuntu in order to download wine in order to run Speccy. I did test it out on the laptop though. It's a cool little tool. I am doing all of this now.

When that gets through, I'll move onto to the rest of your post.

As for the windows, it was an authentic disk. I know that for a fact. I have no clue where the key came from. I have a custom built rig.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Yep well Kev that key will be on the Speccy readout as it is tied to that motherboard.

 

[kevonnn]

I am having issues downloading wine, so I booting back into windows to the recovery screen. I got to the repair screen so much faster than before. There was no loading like before. It was instant. I ran another repair, and will try to restart in safe mode.

EDIT:
Well that went no where.

Ubuntu will not boot on its own even though I installed it. None of the fixes work. I have to keep loading into the trial which i believe is why I can't download Wine. Without Wine (emulator) I can't get Speccy...

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Well Kev you may have to boot Ubuntu from the bootable disk mate and use TRY. Get off what you need to and this may need another install unfortunately.

If you can get hold of that key / activation code via Speccy just go ahead with that tutorial install. I am running out of ideas here now.

It may be worth a read through this as well
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/220165-troubleshooting-steps-windows-7-a.html

 

[kevonnn]

The third Ubuntu install attempt worked. Wine went on smoothly afterwards. However it isn't pulling any info. :banghead:

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Sorry late reply Kev mate I can't remember anywhere us seeing if safe mode can be run?? If it can then maybe get Speccy on a stick using another machine put the stick in the faulty machine install and see if we can get the info that route.
I wish I had the machine in front of me I would really like to have a dig around in the installation drive with Ubuntu and even Speccy but........

I just cannot think of any other way of finding that code / key and if not it will mean an OEM.

 

[kevonnn]

Second picture in the original post. It will not boot past CLASSPNP. I'm probably just going to buy a key.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Probably best option Kev flipping nuisance but there seems to be no alternative.
You can still use the tutorial for an ISO if you don't want to get a disk shipped I suppose but I guess the key will come with a download, but if it goes awry then yes the tutorial ISO's the best bet.

 

[kevonnn]

I tried ProduKey, Speccy, and a bunch of others. I copied the Windows file, moved it to different locations with no success. I tried to retrieve the key directly off of the hdd with no success. I said screw it and went to Fry's. I picked up a $20 dvd drive (that I will (probably) never use again) and W7HP. Can you believe that Microsoft stop distributing W7 to retail stores? I'm surprised Fry's even had it.

I greatly appreciate the help. I learned a lot about how my computer operates from this. I'll keep you updated on the fresh install.

I did got an extra terrabyte (now 2Tb), a SSD, as well as a cd/dvd drive, an extra 16gb flash drive (now two), and a 100% authentic copy of W7. I'm happy. I was really gunning for a Corsair H60 liquid cooler but whatevs.

 

[kevonnn]

"SWAG" definitely isn't staying there, but I figured I'd show that everything is almost normal again.

Thanks guys.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

I tried ProduKey, Speccy, and a bunch of others. I copied the Windows file, moved it to different locations with no success. I tried to retrieve the key directly off of the hdd with no success. I said screw it and went to Fry's. I picked up a $20 dvd drive (that I will (probably) never use again) and W7HP. Can you believe that Microsoft stop distributing W7 to retail stores? I'm surprised Fry's even had it.

I greatly appreciate the help. I learned a lot about how my computer operates from this. I'll keep you updated on the fresh install.

I did got an extra terrabyte (now 2Tb), a SSD, as well as a cd/dvd drive, an extra 16gb flash drive (now two), and a 100% authentic copy of W7. I'm happy. I was really gunning for a Corsair H60 liquid cooler but whatevs.

Yes mate I am buying up Windows 7 whenever I can as it will disappear sooner rather than later, and I always like to keep a couple of copies spare for builds.

The opto mate is always useful for booting in case the USB ports go bad and I prefer booting stuff like rescue disks and Ubuntu form it as I find the stick method too fiddly. Plus it is good for burning music CD's for the car etc

You can use 8 with the 7 look start up but there are some differences that are annoying like opening PDF files that are sent to you and it goes to the apps to open them meaning you are constantly returning to the 7 look with the Win and X keys, and msconfig is slightly different out of the two 8 is quicker I find but 7 easier to use.