Unable to start Acer laptop via USB using Hiren's Boot Disk version 16.2
Unable to start Acer laptop via USB using Hiren's Boot Disk version 16.2
I'm attempting to start my daughter's 3-month-old laptop from USB using Hiren's Boot Disk v16.2 with a Windows 10 theme. The device is an Acer Aspire 3 A315-56-323J, equipped with an i3-1005G1 processor, 4GB RAM, and a 1TB HDD. It supports UEFI only, lacks legacy boot support, and Fast Boot is turned off. When using HBD, the process halts at a blue screen stating "Your PC/Device needs to be repaired" with error code 0xc0000017. The boot disk is EFI enabled and can boot other computers in the house, including three desktops and two additional laptops. Any advice would be appreciated. TIA
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Wenn Sie die Festplatte abschalten, bleibt das Problem bestehen?
I can't turn off the HDD since the laptop has a warranty seal. I don't want to cancel the warranty unless absolutely necessary, and I'm not in that position right now. The nearby Acer service center said they can't open it without voiding the warranty—even for installing an SSD or more RAM. The Acer CS didn't respond to my message.
I understand there are alternative tools available for my needs. However, I've relied on Hiren's for at least fifteen years now and am most comfortable with it. Besides, I prefer resolving issues rather than leaving them unresolved.
I purchased a laptop for my daughter's Ph.D. studies—primarily for word processing and video calls—to replace her 12-year-old Samsung. The new machine is so sluggish that it’s barely functional, which isn’t an understatement. Even before I got it and noticed how painfully slow it was, I had planned to upgrade with an SSD and more RAM, but the warranty seal on the case prevented me from doing so. The local Acer service center stated they couldn’t open it without voiding the warranty, and Acer CS hasn’t responded to my inquiry.
Now I’m considering booting it using Hiren’s boot disk and creating a backup of the C: drive with the Ghost executable I have. Then I’ll install Windows from scratch to test if there’s a noticeable improvement over its current poor performance. I’ve already checked the RAM and HDD.
I prefer this method because the Ghost program is portable and doesn’t require installation. There’s no need to create a rescue disk, and restoring the Ghost backup can be done once the system boots into any Windows environment. I also have two DOS versions available.
Ghost has significant problems with GPT/UEFI disks and won’t give you a functional clone. Check your hard drive type and see their site—likely they offer a free Acronis True Image version. Booting from USB an ISO (or similar) is risky and may fail for any reason, so try using a real optical drive instead. However, because this setup is preinstalled, the most likely reason is that 4Gb isn’t sufficient to launch it properly.