Win 7 boot problem

[gregrocker]

This happens periodically but it should be able to work using the DOS ISO burned to CD using ImgBUrn at 4x speed. Enough others have used it that I should work, but if not try Seatools.

 

[Droopy]

It appears your HD isn't in good enough condition for data recovery.

However since there was no reply to the tests suggested we don't know for sure if every effort was made to repair it using maker's HD Diagnostic extended CD scan and Disk Check. Sometimes repairs can give it enough functionality to recover data.

I think there is a misunderstanding.
You keep suggesting me to try tests I already reported that it didn't work, like the HD diagnostic and disk check.
Though, I appreciate your help.

 

[Droopy]

Using "Raise Data Recovery for NTFS", it seems that I could recover files.
It detected the installed directories hierarchy and allowed me to recover a small test file.
It is not expensive.
Though, it seems I have less important files to recover than I first thought, I only have some photos that were not saved.
So I will consider using this tool and then I will probably reinstall Win 7 as soon as I will find my DVD as it seems that it won't be possible to recover the Win 7 installed.
Thanks again for all the help provided, I really appreciate it.

 

[Duzzy]

You keep suggesting me to try tests I already reported that it didn't work, like the HD diagnostic and disk check.

Did you see my post #80. I would at least try Seatools after you recover the data if you havn't already. There will be no point reinstalling if the hard drive is bad and un-repairable. If you have a USB flash stick I would try the Non-CD version first as it's from your HD Manfacturer.

If your tried both these options then sorry for repeating it.

 

[aub7]

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Hi everyone

Well the problem is that i have a hard drive with 2 instalations of windows 7, in two different partitions. I use the first, for games and the second one for music producction. Now i want to delete the first partition wich is the partition of windows 7 for games, because i need more space on my hard drive and i can't play games now.

The problem is that as i have to delete the first partition, and the remaining space i'll give it to the second partition. I think it may possible that the second windows become unbootable.

If this happens, how i can reapair my boot partition again.??

 

[gregrocker]

This tutorial shows how to recover the System boot files and the unwanted OS's Hard Drive space into the Win7 you want to keep: Partition Recover Space Used by an Older OS. The steps are the same as for when the unwanted OS/Partition is XP.

It's important to do the steps in order so that after marking the surviving OS partition Active you run the 3 Startup Repairs to make sure it will transfer the System flag to that partition. Then you can safely delete and recover the space of the unwanted partition.

However there are sometimes unknown factors such as a Logical Partition so please post back a screenshot of your maximized Disk Management drive map, using the Snipping Tool in Start Menu, so we can look it over for you first. Screen Shots

 

[Droopy]

You keep suggesting me to try tests I already reported that it didn't work, like the HD diagnostic and disk check.

Did you see my post #80. I would at least try Seatools after you recover the data if you havn't already. There will be no point reinstalling if the hard drive is bad and un-repairable. If you have a USB flash stick I would try the Non-CD version first as it's from your HD Manfacturer.

If your tried both these options then sorry for repeating it.

I started a WD extended diagnostic yesterday.
The good news is that it reported no error.
So I suppose the only thing left to do is reformatting the drive and reinstalling Win 7.

 

[Duzzy]

So I suppose the only thing left to do is reformatting the drive and reinstalling Win 7.

If your recovered what data you want then yes it would be the easiest thing to do. If you can start with a completly clean HD I would also suggest doing this using the clean command from the cmd window in WinPE. You can open a cmd window during Windows setup by pressing Shift + F10 or use the Repair your Computer option.

Here's a couple of links if you need them
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/52129-disk-clean-clean-all-diskpart-command.html
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-windows-7-a.html

 

[sccservice]

go into cmd from windows disk and run chkdsk /a
if all is well then reboot into startup repair - if this doesnt work
try a system restore from the windows disk set to when it was working - if this doesnt work
at the cmd line type fixmbr then fixboot - if this doesnt work
you will need to migrate your data to a backup and reimage the os

 

[Duzzy]

sccservice
Please read entire thread before posting. We have already covered that stuff.

 

[Droopy]

I cleaned the HDD with the diskpart clean all command.
I tried to install Win 7 32 bits.
I selected the HDD but it fails.
Then I formated the disk in NTFS with diskpart and retried the installation.
I selected the HDD but it fails again, with a 8030024 error !

 

[seavixen32]

Check this possible solution: Resolved! - Windows Installation fails with 0X8030024 | DellExperts

Also, if you have more than one more hard drive, make sure you disconnect them before you attempt to install Windows 7 on the one you're using.

 

[Droopy]

It is a laptop.

 

[sccservice]

Check your bios settings to make sure you have the correct drive booting first.. reinstall the os with full format from any Win7 dvd (not quick) - this should check the disk with the chkdsk command to verify that your hd file system is not corrupted or damaged. You can also try to rewrite the boot sector and mbr from a comand line... fixboot C: and fixmbr C: both can be launched from the win7 repair console

 

[sccservice]

I understand that you cleaned with diskpart.. you should also check the filesystem for errors

 

[Duzzy]

I cleaned the HDD with the diskpart clean all command.
I tried to install Win 7 32 bits.
I selected the HDD but it fails.
Then I formated the disk in NTFS with diskpart and retried the installation.
I selected the HDD but it fails again, with a 8030024 error !

Do you remember where it failed the first time and what errors you got if any?

Have you tried seavixen32's link yet? What was the result?

 

[gregrocker]

After telling me that you'd already run the tests that I'd been asking about for days, I see that you finally got Data Lifeguard extended CD scan to run and it passed.

The other step given to pass the HD is to format a full disk partition to run Disk Check from System Recovery Options command line.

Once the HD finally passes then we can troubleshoot the install.

Reset the CMOS: Clear CMOS - 3 Ways to Clear the CMOS - Reset BIOS

Set SATA controller to AHCI in BIOS setup.

Reading back through the thread I see that there was also no response about the installer integrity which is what causes the error you originally had. I was trying to link you to the latest official ISO download to burn to DVD or write to flash stick so you would know the installer is good and eliminate that as a possible fault. You evaded the question about the licensed version and how it was activated, and finally asked me if I work for MS. But the issue was never resolved.

Are you ready to work with me now on this and not fight me? The install success rate for those who work with us is 100% which is why we are the top Installation forum on the web.

 

[Droopy]

to seavixen32:

I also saw the link you sent me in Google.
I tried it.
I got an error from diskpart : cannot clear disk attributes

to Duzzy:

I used diskpart, the clean all command.
It worked.
Then I tried to install.
I could see the 2 disks in t.he list
I selected the corrupted one.
Then I got the error 8030024.
Then I formated in NTFS using diskpart.
I retried to install and got the same error.

to gregrocker:

I couldn't run checkdisk because no drive letter is assigned to the disk.
Though, I can see it in the list when trying to install.
About the licensed version, I didn't want to offend you.
There is no fight, I really appreciate your help and have no doubt about your very good knowledge.
You didn't say why you were asking about the license so I though you were saying I didn't get my Windows 7 copy legally.
I moved home last year and had a very big flooding in the basement last winter when the snow has melted.
I had to throw away a lot of boxes from the basement.
i search the basement last weekend but I didn't find my copy.
So I suppose I will never find it.

 

[seavixen32]

If Greg can't find you a solution I doubt anyone will.

You'll be in good hands with him.

 

[gregrocker]

I would create a full disk partition for the purpose of running Disk Check
from Repair Command Line - it is that important to finally sign off on the HD. Use Step 2.2 here: SSD - HDD Optimize for Windows Reinstallation or use free Partition Wizard bootable CD to see a picture of what you're doing.

It's also important enough to finally get a confirmed installer that I would write to flash stick or burn to DVD the latest official ISO download for your bit version using Windows 7 USB-DVD Download Tool:
http://msft.digitalrivercontent.net/win/X17-59195.iso Windows 7 Professional x86 French
http://msft.digitalrivercontent.net/win/X17-59197.iso Windows 7 Professional x64 French
This is the correct language, yes?