Startup problem detected.
Startup problem detected.
Well, my dad attempted to power on the PC today, but it didn't work. It stayed stuck at the Windows 7 logo. After hours of trying to fix the boot using the Windows repair CD and investigating the issue, I discovered a secondary disk problem. Once I removed the drive, Windows started normally. Next, I tried hot-swapping it onto the PC, but it stopped functioning correctly—PC shut down from the start menu, but didn't stop properly either. I had to forcefully power off and then booted using a Linux live CD. I opened the disk utility and attempted to mount the drive, but it refused. The tool recognized the disk but couldn't access it, and I couldn't resolve the issue. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. I have important files on this machine, and I need to fix the HDD or at least back up the data. Edit: even when the HDD is connected, the PC still won't boot. Edit 2: This happened during mounting and file system checks. The error message indicates the hard drive has been experiencing issues for about a year—around six to seven months.
First, the HDD had issues before the hot swap. Second, I performed a hot swap from my PC using AHCI mode, and turned on hot swapping for the SATA ports I intended to use. Note: Could be a mix-up—I connected it while the system was powered on, then noticed strange behavior and stopped working until I powered it down. The rest is clarified afterward.
Have you checked the drive settings? Running Crystal Disk Info can reveal any issues with the HDD.
It doesn't appear on the boot sequence. When connected, I can configure my SSD to join the boot list (OCX Agility 3), but I'm unsure why. The HDD shows up only in the boot override list. Edit: corrupted HDD is WD 1Tb (953896MB). Edit 2: I was able to clear the list, yet Windows still won't boot from the SSD while the HDD is connected... Edit 3: Using some hiren tools, we're trying to investigate further. Any assistance would be appreciated!
It seems Windows isn't connecting properly with the hard drive, which suggests it might be failing. Watch for unusual noises or sounds coming from the drive—sometimes these are warning signs before it stops working. If you haven’t made any backups, recovery chances are low. Specialized centers can attempt data retrieval by disassembling and cleaning the drive in a controlled environment, but this is expensive and time-consuming. If your data is critical, consider exploring those options carefully.