Startup repair couldn't fix the issuses

[Monz]

Hi,

I have recently reinstalled my windows due to the problems I've stated in my other thread. Unfortunetly, new windows did not bring me more luck than the last one. Let's go from the start, during the windows installation, I got this error -''The file or directory C:\$Extend\$Objld is corrupt and unreadable''. I've pressed ok and installation have continued and completed. Today when I booted up my pc, it automaticaly brought me to startup repair which could not fix the issuses but again starts up when my computer restarts. However here are some root causes he reported- ''System volume on disk is corrupt'' and ''Boot critical file D:\Windows\system32\drivers\msisadrv.sys is corrupt.

Help would be greatly appreciated

 

[Jacee]

msisadrv.sys is a system driver file on Windows vista. Did you download Windows Enterprise? It was only for a 90 day evaluation period ....

You may have to return to the original OS you started with.

 

[Monz]

My first windows was Ultimate, then Enterprise and after I had some issuse with it as well, I've installed Ultimate again which is my current windows.

 

[Brink]

Monz,

Where did you get your copy of Windows from?

 

[jumanji]

Assuming that you have a genuine/not corrupt, Windows 7 Ultimate, when the installation throws up a "corrupt/unreadable" message, the probability of a failing HDD or faulty motherboard cannot be ruled out.

It would be better you start with checking the HDD with the manufacturer's diagnostic/repair tool and clear it first.

 

[Monz]

Monz,

Where did you get your copy of Windows from?

From a friend of mine.

Assuming that you have a
genuine/not corrupt, Windows 7
Ultimate, when the installation
throws up a "corrupt/
unreadable" message, the
probability of a failing HDD or
faulty motherboard cannot be
ruled out.
It would be better you start with
checking the HDD with the
manufacturer's diagnostic/repair
tool and clear it first.

I talked to a guy who knows pretty much about computers and he told me that my HDD is coming to it's end so I've considered buying a new one but i'm wondering if something can be done with this one.

 

[Brink]

There's really nothing that can be done with a dying HDD other than to back up the data on it ASP before you permanently lose it.

 

[jumanji]

Yep, you need to backup any data that you may feel is there to recover.

I would suggest that you go with a Live Linux CD/ pendrive, boot from it and backup the data to an external drive.

1. http://www.sevenforums.com/software/198909-lucid-puppy-way-recover-files-non-bootable-computer.html by jumanji (Download the latest version of Lucid Puppy (Ubuntu compatible build) ISO and burn it to a CD or create a bootable pen drive with Rufus Rufus - Create bootable USB drives the easy way )

or

2. http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorial...ate-live-cd-dvd-usb-use-emergency-backup.html by Golden

or

3. http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/287439-emergency-kit-save-your-files-dead-os.html by whs

Choice is yours.

Once you have backed up, check your HDD with the manufacturer's Diagnostic/repair tool. ( If you let us know the manufacturer of your HDD, we may perhaps suggest the tool or you can search the manufacturer's website.)

If it finds faults but could repair it, it may be possible to do a successful install. ( Such a successful install after the HDD repair would indicate that the motherboard HDD controller is not faulty and you can breath a sigh of relief.)

Now take a chance. Your successful install may run without any problem for days or even weeks or months.

If the problem repeats, sometimes a checkdisk will correct it and you may be able to run the system again for days/weeks or even months.

If the problem repeats again, you are now ready to replace the HDD. But till then keep backing up any fresh data that you put in.

(Yep, one of my friends has been running his computer like this for the last three months. I have been/ or he himself has been reviving it periodically - having learnt the techniques from me - but I have told him that next time it happens, no revival but only replacement. Anyway I made him buy an external HDD and backed up all his data with Lucid Puppy - but you know what. I had to read my own guide on the Lucid Puppy way. Such is my wonderful memory.)

 

[gregrocker]

Ahoy, matey.

You have a nice friend there who would give you a $200+ OS. Did he also provide you with a Product key?

The error is recognizable and may be a bad installer. What exactly does it say on the disk? Just type out everything as it appears, except the Product Key.

 

[Monz]

Ahoy, matey.

You have a nice friend there who would give you a $200+ OS. Did he also provide you with a Product key?

The error is recognizable and may be a bad installer. What exactly does it say on the disk? Just type out everything as it appears, except the Product Key.

Hi,

I don't understand what you mean in the second part of your post, I thought I gave a pretty good explanation in my first post that i can't get past startup repair when i boot up my pc. I also stated what did startup repair report.

 

[gregrocker]

You need a Product Key to legally activate Win7 which is paid software.

Without one it's piracy which is a crime, so we can't help you any further except to get legal. In fact the moderators may choose to ban you if they feel you are not contrite enough.

Ultimate is rather pricey. Most users don't need more than Home Premium which costs less. I'd buy a key for that and we will help you install it, unless you already have another legal copy of Win7 with a Product Key to activate it you'd like to use here.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/14422-compare-windows-7-editions.html

 

[Monz]

Hi, let me quote myself:

I can't get past startup repair when i boot up my pc.

What I mean by that is I cannot download/install anything since startup repair is unable to fix the problem but still starts again whenever i try to turn on my computer. You can check out my first post for more details about the errors.

 

[gregrocker]

You need a legal copy of Win 7 before we can help you further. A disk given to you by a friend which doesn't need a Product Key does not qualify, unless I misunderstood what you wrote?

 

[jumanji]

Hi Monz,

Go ahead checking your hard drive with the manufacturer's diagnostic/repair tool.. From the previous history, plus the current description of the problem I am of the opinion that it does not appear to be any install media related or inflicted problem.(non-genuine or corrupted)

As a matter of fact, I have been using genuine Windows 7 media either my own, or the user's or the downloaded ISO just for the purpose of installing and verifying the integrity of the HDD when it starts throwing read errors like that. Suffice to say however that any licence key is just used on only one computer. In most cases where such a true install does not hold and spits out error messages, it has been found the harddisk check reports problems that however gets corrected, but repeats at intervals - a sure sign of a dying HDD.

I also note that you have not mentioned of any activation problem and so I am not concerned about it at the moment. But suffice if you know that without a valid key, why me or gregrocker , even God himself won't be able to help you when the activation issue arises.