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Trying to reboot after hard disc crash. Help please.
Hi, I inadvertently pulled the power on my parents' Dell OptiPlex 760 PC as it was shutting down. It now won't reboot (just goes to the Windows start up screen then hangs) and when I run a Dell systems check it signifies a hard disc fault (0142 &0146).
I am hoping that it just has a hard disc error rather than a complete hard disc failure.
I have tried starting Windows from last working configuration; Safe mode and Safe mode with command prompt to no avail. The latter brings up a screen of text (sorry I don't have the details with me) but no sign of the prompt, so I can't try running chkdisc etc.. Typing CLS to clear the screen does nothing.
I have tried rebooting off a Windows XP CD and using Recovery mode (both by going straight to recovery mode by typing 'R' and also going to Windows install then typing 'R') but the system hangs as soon as it starts looking at the drive.
I've also tried booting off a Hirem's Boot CD but then get a message that the CD drive is not accessible (or words to that effect), which seems very strange as it works with the Windows CD..
Any suggestions, please?
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October 14th, 2013 08:00
Got it working! Didn't actually try unplugging the drive. Not quite sure what cured the problem. FYI, burnt another copy of Hiren's Boot CD using Burn to CD rather than Windows Explorer, which loaded ok. Tried loading Mini XP Windows, which came up with blank desktop. Ran 'Quick check' from Western Digital disc test accessory, which came up with no errors. Tried Mini XP Windows again, which loaded correctly. Ran 'Windows Disc Check' which came up with no errors. Following these steps, successfully booted off hard disc using Windows 'normal mode'.
Thanks again for your help.
Mike
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October 13th, 2013 11:00
MikeMike UK
Error code 2000-0142 and 0146 could indicate a failing hard drive, first try removing and reinstalling the Hard Drive, then rerun the diagnostics and see if you receive the same error, if the same error is received, the hard drive has failed, then you need to replace it, followed by reinstalling windows, followed by loading the drivers and applications.
Bev.
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October 13th, 2013 14:00
Hi Bev,
Thanks for your immediate reply and advice. I'll keep my fingers crossed and give it a try.
Kind regards
Mike
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October 13th, 2013 16:00
MikeMike UK
Good luck, please post back with the results. :emotion-21:
Bev.
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October 14th, 2013 09:00
MikeMike UK
Congratulations on resolving the issues.
Bev.