Solved windows boot fail, can only enter BIOS

[qzysc2]

OS: windows 7 64 home premium
CPU: i7 3770
MOBO: ASUS P7Z77_M
HDD: Seagate 2TB
RAM: kingston hyperX 16 gb


alright, so i had an issue with deleting a steam folder that was corrupted. after googling a while i learned i should run chkdsk (checkdisk) when you rightclick on your hdd 'properties, under tools tab' etc.

so after that i just rebooted my pc and everything was normal, i could delete the folder. then i got a few windows updates, which i just ran. and rebooted normally. after a while, surfing a bit, then playing a videogame, my computer just crashed with bluescreen.

ever since then i couldnt boot up my pc normally again.
i do manage to get the BIOS screen, then the windows logo 'loading', but then it just gets me a blue screen again.


so the errors on the blue screen im getting is:
ntkrnlpa.exe
0xc0000098

and something along these lines:
STOP: 0x0000007E
(0xFFFFFFFFC000000S , 0xFFFFF88000E0DE3A, 0XFFFFF880009A8B78, 0xFFFFF880009A83D0)
wdf01000.sys - Adress FFFFF88000E0DE3A


it might be worth mentioning i had intel rapid storage techonlogy, which uses an ssd for caching. i thought this was the problem, and removed the ssd but no results.

I've tried some system recovery methods, like the bootup autofixer or system restore point but they failed aswell.

after reading something about MBR: ' bootrec.exe /FixMbr '
(source:How to Fix Windows 7 When It Fails to Boot)
i decided to give that a try.

i managed to get back to my desktop. but everytime i restarted i would just get blue screen again, then had to enter bootrec.exe /fixmbr in the command prompt from the recovery console, everytime.

then i decided to reinstall windows 7. and the installation broke down midway giving me the same error. now im stuck in a cycle where i just enter bios then get the error on startup, and then reboot.
if i try to go safe mode it comes with 'Windows cannot complete the installation in safe mode. to continue installing windows, restart the computer.'

and now i cant even get to recovery console/options anymore.

if i use my 60 gb 'corsair' SSD as HDD i get the same error.
for clarification ive been trying to use an 'seagate' 2 TB HDD first.
i've gotten this pc for only about 1 year....

 

[VistaKing]

Hi qzysc2 welcome to SevenForums

Lets try this

   Warning

You will need a USB FLASH DRIVE

   Tip

Download the Tool from a non infected PC

Download Farbar Recovery Scan Tool

Choose one that goes with your OS bit version . Save the file to a USB Flash drive

32-bit Version OS :ar: Farbar Recovery Scan Tool

64-Bit Version OS :ar: Farbar Recovery Scan Tool x64

   Note

Click the rb: button and right-click Computer .Select Properties . Look for System Type: which will say 32-bit Operating System or 64-bit Operating System

Plug the flash drive into the infected PC.

Enter System Recovery Options.

:ar: To enter System Recovery Options from the Advanced Boot Options:
Restart the computer.
As soon as the BIOS is loaded begin tapping the F8 key until Advanced Boot Options appears.
Use the arrow keys to select Repair Your Computer menu item.
Select US as the keyboard language settings, and then click Next.
Select the operating system you want to repair, and then click Next.
Select your user account an click Next.

:ar: To enter System Recovery Options by using Windows installation disc:
Insert the installation disc.
Restart your computer.
If prompted, press any key to start Windows from the installation disc. If your computer is not configured to start from a CD or DVD, check your BIOS settings.
Click Repair your computer.
Select US as the keyboard language settings, and then click Next.
Select the operating system you want to repair, and then click Next.
Select your user account and click Next.

:ar: On the System Recovery Options menu you will get the following options:

• Startup Repair

• System Restore

• Windows Complete PC Restore

• Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool

• Command Prompt

Select Command Prompt

In the command window type X:\FRST.exe (for x64 bit version type X:\FRST64.exe) and press Enter

   Note

Replace letter X with the drive letter of your flash drive.

   Tip

Type the commands below to see what your letter is for the USB drive and press ENTER after each command

Diskpart
List volume

The tool will start to run.
When the tool opens click Yes to disclaimer.
Press Scan button.
FRST will let you know when the scan is complete and has written the FRST.txt to file
Please copy and paste both logs in your reply.(FRST.txt and Addition.txt)

 

[qzysc2]

problem is i cant get to the system recovery. i keep tabbing f8 but all i get is:
'choose advanced options for: windows setup
(use arrows keys to highlight your choice.)

safe mode
safe mode with networking
safe mode with command prompt
enable boot logging
enable low resolution video
last known good configuration
directory services restore mode
debugging mode
disable automatic restart on system failure
disable driver signature eforcement
start windows normally'

when i load it from the installation disk i do get the screen "windows is loading files'' but it just bring me to the same screen with the options above.

 

[VistaKing]

Try choosing Safe Mode with Command prompt . Log in with your user name and password ( if you have one )

Type in diskpart and press [enter]

It will say

Diskpart>_

Type in list volume and press [enter]

It will generate a list . Locate the drive letter of the USB flash drive

Type exit and press enter

It will say Leaving Diskpart ....

Then type in X:\ and press enter

Type in FRST64.exe and press [enter]

   Note

Replace X with your actual USB drive letter

Once Farbar Recovery Scan Tool opens click on Yes . Make sure the Additional.txt has a check mark next to it and click on the Scan button . Once its done the scan it will create two txt files FRST.txt and Additional.txt inside the USB drive . Upload those two files in your next reply

 

[qzysc2]

i've already tried that,
any of the options i listed will bring me to a screen with :

windows failed to start. a recent hardware of software change might be the cause. to fix the problem:
1. insert your windows installation disc and restart your computer.
2. choose your language settings, and then click next.
3. click repair your computer.
if you do not have this disc, contact your system administrator or computer manufacturer for assistance.

file: \windows\system32\ntkrnlpa.exe
status: 0xc00000098
info: windows failed to load because the kernal is missing, or corrupt.

 

[VistaKing]

Download the file below . Its a legit Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 x64-bit

:ar: http://msft.digitalrivercontent.net/win/X17-58997.iso

Then follow the installation disc instructions

   Note

We are not reinstalling Windows

 

[qzysc2]

what am i supposed to do with the file? burn it on a cd? put on USB ? not sure if my old pc has a cd burner though :s

nvm i do have a dvd-rw

 

[VistaKing]

Yes once it has completed downloading . Inside your Downloads folder . Place an empty DVD inside your disc drive . Right click the file and choose Burn disc image . On the window that comes up place a check next to Verify disc after burning and click the Burn button

 

[qzysc2]

alright but i do not have empty cd's at the moment, ill try to get them in a day or 2. hope you will be still around to help me then

the disk u mentioned, 'windows 7 home premium sp1 x64bit' is basicly the same as my installation disk though.

 

[gregrocker]

When Win7 won't boot the steps to repair it are here: Troubleshooting Windows 7 Failure to Start

How did you try to reinstall Win7 if you don't have a bootable installer? Were you attempting Factory Recovery which failed? If you have a partial failed install then there is nothing left to repair - you must complete the install.

Everything needed is provided in Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7 which steps will assure a perfect reinstall. During booted install delete all partitions and create and format New as you wish, or just click Next and the Installer will do it for you.

 

[qzysc2]

-Were you attempting Factory Recovery which failed?

i could get to recovery options before, there i used bootrec.exe /fixmbr in the command prompt. afterwards i restarted, my recovery/install cd would load and thats when i decided to reinstall. and then my installation was broken halfway down.

anyways, after i ran the memory test in the guide u mentioned, i found out i had a faulty RAM stick. removed it and now i managed to reinstall. i did have 1 blue screen after the installation, but i think it was because i tried to install too many software at once with only 8 GB ram. now everything seems to work fine.

 

[VistaKing]

If one of your memory sticks is bad . Replace both of the sticks . If they're under warranty contact the manufacture and RMA the memory sticks .

With Dual Channel memory you have to replace both sticks even though one stick is bad .

 

[qzysc2]

oh well. that sucks :|
any specific brand you would recommend? the ones i currently had were 2x8GB corsair DDR3

 

[VistaKing]

Corsair are good they usually come with a 5yr warranty or a lifetime warranty . I personally liked OCZ but they stopped making memory sticks and are only making SSD drives .

A lot of people like Gskill