startup repair runs, cant use pc, no safe mode

[kinde67]

every time i turn on my computer, I first get a message from AMI - "SATA 1:S.M.A.R.T. Status BAD". When I press F1 to continue, it progresses normally, until recently when i got "windows is loading files" then "startup repair" instead.

Startup Repair searches, then finds a hard disk problem which it cant fix, and I can choose to reboot or try "advanced options"
I've already tried safe mode, same thing happens.

I've looked around, still not sure how to proceed - what caused this and can it be fixed without replacing my hardware?

 

[seavixen32]

Welcome to Windows Seven Forums.

Have a look at this tutorial, which gives you various options for running a disk check on your hard drive.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/433-disk-check.html

However, I think you also need to be prepared to face the fact that your hard drive may need replacing.

 

[gregrocker]

In addition to running Disk Check from System Recovery Options Command Line, you might be able to repair your HD enough to recover it's data by running the maker's HD Diagnostic/Repair extended CD scan.

I would use the Win7 DVD or System Repair Disk to run the Disk Check, since you can also try to browse in to rescue your files using it to Copy & Paste - in Windows Recovery Console.

Then replace the HD, boot DVD or Recovery Disks to Clean Install Windows 7 or Clean Reinstall Windows 7 Factory OEM