December 30, 201213 yr My day has gone great so far; my computer hard drive failed Well... I am assuming it failed because Windows will not install. It is keep saying it cannot access installation files every time it tries to install. This sucks, and it all started after getting the blue screen of death when Windows was configuring updates.
December 30, 201213 yr which version of Windows are you trying to install? what is your already existing version of windows? is it a laptop or a stationary? if it's a laptop which brand and model did it have any hardware failiures as of late?
December 30, 201213 yr Author which version of Windows are you trying to install? what is your already existing version of windows? is it a laptop or a stationary? if it's a laptop which brand and model did it have any hardware failiures as of late? My computer is stationary, and it is a custom built computer. Gigabyte motherboard, six core AMD processor, Nvidia GTX 550 Ti graphics, 1TB Seagate HD, SoundBlaster Titanium sound, Blu-ray and DVD drive, USB3 compatible, Dual Bios, and other specs that do not matter. It had no hardware failures besides me thinking my HD failed. Windows 8 is what I am trying to install, and Windows 8 is what I had. After the blue screen of death during the update, every time Windows 8 loads, it crashes with the blue screen of death. I tried reinstalling, but it will not install.
December 30, 201213 yr My computer is stationary, and it is a custom built computer. Gigabyte motherboard, six core AMD processor, Nvidia GTX 550 Ti graphics, 1TB Seagate HD, SoundBlaster Titanium sound, Blu-ray and DVD drive, USB3 compatible, Dual Bios, and other specs that do not matter. It had no hardware failures besides me thinking my HD failed. Windows 8 is what I am trying to install, and Windows 8 is what I had. After the blue screen of death during the update, every time Windows 8 loads, it crashes with the blue screen of death. I tried reinstalling, but it will not install. a strange problem indeed have you tried resintalling windows 8 via boot method?
December 30, 201213 yr Author a strange problem indeed have you tried resintalling windows 8 via boot method? I cannot even get onto my desktop, so therefore I am trying to reinstall via boot method. This sucks because the HD was not cheap, nor was the whole rig. Now I have to use this junky Macbook... Edited December 30, 201213 yr by GoldRush98
December 30, 201213 yr I cannot even get onto my desktop, so therefore I am trying to reinstall via boot method. This sucks because the HD was not cheap, nor was the whole rig. Now I have to use this junky Macbook... Seems like a hardware problem to me then
December 30, 201213 yr Author Seems like a hardware problem to me then Error code is 0x80070003 or something like that. I forgot, but it is close to what I wrote.
December 30, 201213 yr Author What source you trying to install from? I am trying to install it from the CD drive.
December 30, 201213 yr I am trying to install it from the CD drive. I'll take it you mean DVD drive. The problem could more than likely be your DVD drive as that's where the files are waiting to be grabbed from. Also, check the DVD for filth.
December 30, 201213 yr I'll take it you mean DVD drive. The problem could more than likely be your DVD drive as that's where the files are waiting to be grabbed from. Also, check the DVD for filth. I do go with this. Are you using a retail copy or a download & burn?
December 30, 201213 yr Author I do go with this. Are you using a retail copy or a download & burn? I am using the retail copy of which has never used, yet till now. It came in the mail, yellow foam envelope, and a blue coloured paper WIndows 8 sheath. How do I clean the DVD drive if it will not read anything?
December 30, 201213 yr I am using the retail copy of which has never used, yet till now. It came in the mail, yellow foam envelope, and a blue coloured paper WIndows 8 sheath. How do I clean the DVD drive if it will not read anything? If there is no problem with the disc then I would definitely suspect the DVD Drive or the HDD in that order. Are they both firmly connected to the motherboard? Are they both identified in the BIOS? Also, how far does the installation get before you see that message..? I'm assuming you pass the boot screen, "press any key to boot from disc", then it happens at some point in the installation process? Is it before or after you do the initial things such as choose an installation language?
December 30, 201213 yr Author If there is no problem with the disc then I would definitely suspect the DVD Drive or the HDD in that order. Are they both firmly connected to the motherboard? Are they both identified in the BIOS? Also, how far does the installation get before you see that message..? I'm assuming you pass the boot screen, "press any key to boot from disc", then it happens at some point in the installation process? Is it before or after you do the initial things such as choose an installation language? I get to the actual install after the partition setup. The install stops at 0% on "Expanding Windows files." After a while of nothing, Windows then shows me the error, and leads me to nothing, but the requirement of restarting. I have had Windows 8 installed before on the same machine, for I have manually done it, therefore the machine is fully setup to its proper needs.
December 31, 201213 yr Did you try plug i the HD into a different PC to check if he HD is actually faulty?
December 31, 201213 yr or the disc in another machine? or another dvd drive? (might be worth checking these first before pulling the HD)
January 1, 201313 yr Download this: http://www.hirensbootcd.org/files/Hirens.BootCD.15.2.zip Burn it to CD and then boot your PC with it. Then run Seatools from it. Do a long test. That will let you know for sure if its the HDD. Good luck
January 1, 201313 yr Author Download this: http://www.hirensboo...BootCD.15.2.zip Burn it to CD and then boot your PC with it. Then run Seatools from it. Do a long test. That will let you know for sure if its the HDD. Good luck Thanks, mate! The HDD is not the problem, after all. After the test, there were no problems. It was not the Blu-ray drive, as well. It turns out that installing Fedora works. After installing Fedora, I then installed Windows 8 without any errors. Cheers to all Happy New Years, by the way Edited January 1, 201313 yr by GoldRush98
January 1, 201313 yr Thanks, mate! The HDD is not the problem, after all. After the test, there were no problems. It was not the Blu-ray drive, as well. It turns out that installing Fedora works. After installing Fedora, I then installed Windows 8 without any errors. Cheers to all Happy New Years, by the way Your welcome mate! Good to hear its not something serious! Happy New Year to you (and everyone at WDF) too
January 1, 201313 yr Just as an FYI, Apple recently recalled Seagate Barracuda 1TB HDDs (ST31000528AS) due to a high failure rate.
January 1, 201313 yr ANother thread cleaned. Don't take your hangovers out on each other. Any more and warnings will issued.
January 1, 201313 yr Author Just as an FYI, Apple recently recalled Seagate Barracuda 1TB HDDs (ST31000528AS) due to a high failure rate. Who cares about Apple. I have had my 1TB Seagate for a year, now. Mine has no problems so... who cares? Edited January 1, 201313 yr by GoldRush98
January 1, 201313 yr *Facepalm* It's not to do with Apple at all, it's Seagate. I have that exact drive in my iMac too, with no problems after 2 years. Fact is, their 1TB drives have a high failure rate, so I thought I would mention that to you in a thread where you were concerned about your hard drive... You know, being helpful.
January 3, 201313 yr Author *Facepalm* It's not to do with Apple at all, it's Seagate. I have that exact drive in my iMac too, with no problems after 2 years. Fact is, their 1TB drives have a high failure rate, so I thought I would mention that to you in a thread where you were concerned about your hard drive... You know, being helpful. Sorry, for I was mislead. I will end up getting rid of my HDD. I am going to upgrade to an internal SSD Samsung. I think I might just install my OP on the SSD, and then run my programs on my Seagate. Not sure, yet, but I know an internal SSD is (I think five times or more) faster compared to a HDD.
January 3, 201313 yr stick your programs on the SSD too, they will load faster. Leave the Seagate for the data.
January 3, 201313 yr Sorry, for I was mislead. I will end up getting rid of my HDD. I am going to upgrade to an internal SSD Samsung. I think I might just install my OP on the SSD, and then run my programs on my Seagate. Not sure, yet, but I know an internal SSD is (I think five times or more) faster compared to a HDD. No problem, just don't come in guns blazing in future! I was trying to warn you of a potential serious problem. I got an email about it from Apple, I know you won't have received anything similar as you said you built the PC yourself so no manufacturer will be "looking after you". There's no specific figure as to "how much faster an SSD is" as it entirely depends on the task and, to some extent, the quality of the SSD. Also depends on whether your PC supports SATA III (6Gb/s), or SATA II (3Gb/s). That said, yes, they are indeed faster than traditional HDDs. On two of my Macs, I've installed the OS and all apps on the SSD, but still use the HDDs for media content (songs, movies, iTunes content, etc.). It works well, I'm sure it would be just as good on Windows too - just as zed has proposed. Edited January 3, 201313 yr by andyl
January 3, 201313 yr Author No problem, just don't come in guns blazing in future! I was trying to warn you of a potential serious problem. I got an email about it from Apple, I know you won't have received anything similar as you said you built the PC yourself so no manufacturer will be "looking after you". There's no specific figure as to "how much faster an SSD is" as it entirely depends on the task and, to some extent, the quality of the SSD. Also depends on whether your PC supports SATA III (6Gb/s), or SATA II (3Gb/s). That said, yes, they are indeed faster than traditional HDDs. On two of my Macs, I've installed the OS and all apps on the SSD, but still use the HDDs for media content (songs, movies, iTunes content, etc.). It works well, I'm sure it would be just as good on Windows too - just as zed has proposed. Cool; then I will put all programs, and the OS on my SSD. I will use the Seagate for my music, and other data, like you explained. My motherboard supports SATA III Yes; my computer is rigged, just how I love it Edited January 3, 201313 yr by GoldRush98
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