Please Help

[andrewm1]

Hi my wifes HP DV6500 HDD died i have installed a spare HDD and have done the disk part (clean all) and have initialised the hdd before i fitted it but when i boot up from a original w7 cd it says no oporating system found and that's all it does Please help. i have changed the boot order to cd as well

 

[theog]

Boot the Windows 7 DVD from the One Time Boot Menu.



To clean install:
1) Clean the HD Drive, using Step one in this tutorial:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/91339-ssd-hdd-optimize-windows-reinstallation.html
than
2a) clean install with the OEM manufacturer's Recovery Disk.
2b) http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-windows-7-a.html?ltr=C
2c) http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorial...e-firmware-interface-install-windows-7-a.html

 

[andrewm1]

Tried all that it still states no OS found on boot or any other key i press .Don't forget i have done a clean all and initialized the disk before i inserted in her laptop

 

[theog]

Are you booting the DVD from the One Time Boot Menu?
If yes, DVD is not bootable or DVD drive not working.

 

[andrewm1]

dvd drive makes a noise like its working and i have a genuine W7 cd

 

[theog]

Are you Pressing any key?

 

[andrewm1]

I don't get that msg on the screen .
I have now tried to boot from a usb i downloaded the ISCO from here HeiDoc.net: The Technology Treasure Chest
but when i insert thu usb it says BOOTMGR is missing
Ihave also tried an external dvd drive but still no luck

 

[andrewm1]

Ok i have just found out that the cd drive is stuffed she has just told me that it does not play cd's since my daughter dropped the laptop a while ago .

 

[gregrocker]

Write the ISO to 4gb+ flash stick using Windows 7 USB-DVD Download Tool .

Did you download the licensed version on the COA sticker? Check now on the bottom of laptop to be sure, and that the Product Key is readable. You will need it to activate.

Then follow these steps to Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7

 

[andrewm1]

Hi i have done that i have booted it up via usb but now it's asking for the device drivers
on the install window there is no hdd visible to install the OS ??

 

[gregrocker]

Boot into BIOS setup to see if the HD is detected. If not reseat, reinstall or if necessary replace the HD until it appears.

If so the error almost always means the installer is bad. Try another ISO for your licensed version from Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7 but this time write to stick with UltraISO Software To Create Bootable USB Flash Drive. Be sure to use the format button first as shown in tutorial steps.

 

[andrewm1]

Thanks it turned out that it was not detected
Installed a spare Hdd now all is ok
Thank you for your help

 

[andrewm1]

Hi i am having problems again
this time the screen has lines across and makes a fast tatatatata noise (sorry but that's the best way i can explain it) she switched off the laptop and restarted it and it seamed OK .I have enclosed a S/F Diagnostic report in a zip file attachment
if someone would care to look and give advice (After i done the report i have updated all the drivers)
Thanks

 

[gregrocker]

Did you folow the steps in http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/219487-clean-reinstall-factory-oem-windows-7-a.html#post1839164exactly? It doesn't sound like it if you are changing out a bunch of drivers.

Which drivers were missing after all rounds of Important and Optional Windows Updates were installed? Where did you import them from?

What is the current Display driver?

 

[andrewm1]

The HDD was cleaned with diskpart then i installed windows 7 via a usb as the dvd drive is not working.
After i done all the windows updates (yesterday morning) it installed all the required drivers for the laptop (hp dv6500) since then it seems ok (time will tell)

 

[gregrocker]

So to be clear: you are saying that Windows Update provided all of your drivers, correct?

I also asked you what is the currently installed Display driver? Compare it with the one on the HP Support Downloads webpage for your model.

 

[andrewm1]

Thanks will do
Windows installed all the drivers for the hp