Solved Win7 will not boot?

[MissSherlock]

Hi Thrash,

I was finally able to access the internal hard drive via my docking station. Everything has been backed up onto my other external HHD or deleted. It took man hours but it's done.

Now onto the next step with a clean install.

Thanks so much.

 

[ThrashZone]

Hi,
You might take a look see at this,
Not sure I would clean all but clean yes
Clean all on a 2 tb hdd would take forever
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/52129-disk-clean-clean-all-diskpart-command.html

 

[MissSherlock]

Hi Thrash,

Following up from all our discussions. Did a clean install, but too many corrupted files including several failed updates. Did a sfc /scannow and it couldn't fix the issues. Also checked the cbs log and there were several errors. Also ran the Windows Repair update but to no avail.

The computer is back to where I had left off ... sitting at Windows logo and not starting. Conclusion is the hard drive must have failed or was failing.

I know you had suggested to replace the hard drive before I attempted to re-install Win7. I figured since I was able to extract my data it was fine. Not!

So now I will replace the hard drive. I'll look at upgrading to an SSD.

Best,

 

[ThrashZone]

Hi,
Yep
This is a reasonable priced brand for ssd's
Amazon.com: Crucial BX100 250GB SATA 2.5 Inch Internal Solid State Drive - CT250BX100SSD1: Computers & Accessories

 

[MissSherlock]

Hi Thrash,

Thanks for the recommendation.

Can the 2.5" fit into the existing slot of 3.5". Is there a spacer to take up the excess space?

No tray in my hard drive slot.

 

[ThrashZone]

Hi,
Below it there it shows this as another accessory for the ssd
Amazon.com: SABRENT 2.5 to 3.5 Inches Internal Hard Disk Drive Mounting Kit (BK-HDDH): Computers & Accessories

 

[ThrashZone]

I doubt you need the cable

 

[MissSherlock]

Thanks so much.

 

[ThrashZone]

Your welcome
I do have several Crucial ssd's I used the mx100 series but the bx100's are better just a slight less gb than the mx series has but reads and writes are a bit faster on the bx

 

[MissSherlock]

Hi Trash,

I'll probably need 500 GBS. Price range is $208.00 and up plus tax of 13% in Ontario.

Thanks,

 

[rvcjew]

Also your ssd can be anywhere it does not have to take up a hdd tray, you can just set or tape it anywhere.

 

[MissSherlock]

Hi rvcjew and Thrash,

Many thanks for all your help.

 

[Layback Bear]

Velcro can be use to install your ssd. It will help keep things very neat and tidy.