Reboot or select proper boot device

[Golden]

All good Richie - that method is tried and tested several thousands of times now. She'll be all alright!

 

[SIW2]

I would try booting partition wizard boot cd - free .

See if it picks up the disk.

Depending what it finds - you might want to run partition recovery from it.

Partition Wizard Bootable CD allows user to manage partition ... http://www.partitionwizard.com/partition-wizard-bootable-cd.html

 

[Golden]

Great suggestion SiW2!

 

[RichieSeal]

Ill try that now then and see if i have any luck with that then. As when i tried to clean install it says i cant install windows on that disk for some reason

 

[RichieSeal]

Ok so when i go to the clean install it says it cannot, when i got to show details it reads 'Windows cannot be installed to this disk. The computers hardware may not support booting to this disk. Ensure the disk's controller is enabled in the computers BIOS menu' I have no idea what to do to fix this. Any help with this please?

 

[gregrocker]

Sounds like a problem with the HD. Is it detected in BIOS setup and by the installer when booted?

Boot the HD"s maker's HD Diagnostic extended CD scan to check it's condition.

Then as suggested boot Partition Wizard bootable CD to check and post back a camera snap of the Drive Map and listings. If any partitions are missing run the Partition Wizard Partition Recovery Wizard - Video Help.

If the partitions are missing and not recoverable create an NTFS Primary installation partition of around 100gb and Modify>Set to Active. Give it a drive letter and rightclick on it to Check File System.

Now try install.

 

[RichieSeal]

Sounds like a problem with the HD. Is it detected in BIOS setup and by the installer when booted?

Boot the HD"s maker's HD Diagnostic extended CD scan to check it's condition.

Then as suggested boot Partition Wizard bootable CD to check and post back a camera snap of the Drive Map and listings. If any partitions are missing run the Partition Wizard Partition Recovery Wizard - Video Help.

If the partitions are missing and not recoverable create an NTFS Primary installation partition of around 100gb and Modify>Set to Active. Give it a drive letter and rightclick on it to Check File System.

Now try install.

Ill try the things involving the CD tomorrow as i only have DVD-RW's to hand. Once i have all the information ill post it on here for you to look at. Thanks a lot so far though, its nice to be getting somewherewith everyones help

 

[gregrocker]

If you want to start with Partition Wizard you can use Hiren's BootCD From USB Flash Drive (Pen Drive) » www.hiren.info
Hiren’s BootCD 15.1

It's rudimentary HD Surface Scan will give you a good idea of the condition of the HD and at the same time give a picture of the drive map and listings which you can post back that will greatly assist us in helping you.

If it shows errors then I'd advance to the HD maker's extended test which may also be on Hiren's stick.

If not you have the Partition Recovery Wizard (undelete), can Explore C to see your files which can be rescued using that step in Clean Reinstall tutorial. Then you can repartition , check File System and mark Active to see if it will install, providing the disk is good.

 

[RichieSeal]

If you want to start with Partition Wizard you can use Hiren's BootCD From USB Flash Drive (Pen Drive) » www.hiren.info
Hiren’s BootCD 15.1

It's rudimentary HD Surface Scan will give you a good idea of the condition of the HD and at the same time give a picture of the drive map and listings which you can post back that will greatly assist us in helping you.

If it shows errors then I'd advance to the HD maker's extended test which may also be on Hiren's stick.

If not you have the Partition Recovery Wizard (undelete), can Explore C to see your files which can be rescued using that step in Clean Reinstall tutorial. Then you can repartition , check File System and mark Active to see if it will install, providing the disk is good.

Thank you. i shall look at the HD now using my USB. Then ill report back. many thanks

 

[Layback Bear]

Just a little reminder. Downloading anything these good people suggest using a utorrant is not wise.

 

[gregrocker]

If it all appears fine then you can al so check that HD is set first to boot in BIOS setup and work through these Troubleshooting Steps for Windows 7 unless you are now looking forward to a reinstall with our help.

 

[RichieSeal]

Just a little reminder. Downloading anything these good people suggest using a utorrant is not wise.

Im not, im using the direct links on the blue links that have been posted

 

[RichieSeal]

Ok i have followed the steps and put everything onto the USB i have changed the boot sequence to USB first, but when i load it up the PC says 'BOOTMGR is missing press Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart'

Sorry if im getting something wrong but i am following the instructions to the best of my knowledge

 

[Arc]

During startup, does the motherboard screen show any function key listed? Say
Boot Menu: F*
BIOS Setup: F*

What is the boot menu key there?

 

[RichieSeal]

Yes at start up it says BIOS press Del and Boot Menu press F12

 

[Arc]

Then, wih the bootable USB plugged in, restart the computer ctrl+alt+del ... and while power on, press and hold F12, until a list of all possible boot devices appear.

Select the USB using up/down scroll arrow keys, and hit enter.

 

[RichieSeal]

Then, wih the bootable USB plugged in, restart the computer ctrl+alt+del ... and while power on, press and hold F12, until a list of all possible boot devices appear.

Select the USB using up/down scroll arrow keys, and hit enter.

I have just tried that and it still says BOOTMRG missing. Is there any software i can download and burn onto a dvd rather then cd to check the condition of my HD. As once i can show what state it is in, hopefully you guys can put an end to this problem

 

[Arc]

Here is all, choose one according to your HDD manufacturer.
7 Free Hard Drive Testing Software Tools

 

[RichieSeal]

Ok i tried running a test on the HDD, i downloaded the correct software started the test and when i had the Onboard SATA mode set to AHCI it said it could find no drive, but when i changed it to Native IDE it found the drive and said i dont have the right version. yet i cant find the right WD diagnostic tool for my HDD

 

[Arc]

You may try it: WD Support / Downloads / SATA & SAS / WD Blue / SE / SE16 (SATA II)