Hi,
I just spent hours installing my new Intel 510 250gb SSD along with Windows 7 and the software programs I use. It's connected via SATA III.
I have a Windows 7 install on the previous boot drive, which is a 750gb WD HDD.
When I changed the boot drive priority in BIOS from the HDD to the SSD, upon reboot, the system told me that I need to "Reboot and select proper Boot device or insert Boot media in selected Boot device and press a key".
I completely disabled the HDD in BIOS, but that didn't help.
When the HDD was the primary, I was given the option of selecting the Windows 7 install from which I wanted to boot: HDD or SSD. Now that the HDD is no longer primary, the machine won't boot at all and it no longer gives me an option to choose.
Please help.
Thanks in advance,
rhit
I just spent hours installing my new Intel 510 250gb SSD along with Windows 7 and the software programs I use. It's connected via SATA III.
I have a Windows 7 install on the previous boot drive, which is a 750gb WD HDD.
When I changed the boot drive priority in BIOS from the HDD to the SSD, upon reboot, the system told me that I need to "Reboot and select proper Boot device or insert Boot media in selected Boot device and press a key".
I completely disabled the HDD in BIOS, but that didn't help.
When the HDD was the primary, I was given the option of selecting the Windows 7 install from which I wanted to boot: HDD or SSD. Now that the HDD is no longer primary, the machine won't boot at all and it no longer gives me an option to choose.
Please help.
Thanks in advance,
rhit
Hello mate.
It seems the "System" boot files may have been placed on the spinner during the install.
Disconnect the spinner and set the SSD as the first boot device, after the CD/DVD drive in the BIOS and boot the Windows install media and in diskpart run detail partition to see if the Windows on the SSD is Active if it's not, make it so and do the 3 separate startup repairs in this tutorial at the link below to (re)create the "System" boot files to the SSD.
It seems the "System" boot files may have been placed on the spinner during the install.
Disconnect the spinner and set the SSD as the first boot device, after the CD/DVD drive in the BIOS and boot the Windows install media and in diskpart run detail partition to see if the Windows on the SSD is Active if it's not, make it so and do the 3 separate startup repairs in this tutorial at the link below to (re)create the "System" boot files to the SSD.
Startup Repair - Run 3 Separate Times
DISKPART : At PC Startup
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Physically disconnect the old HD.
Make the SSD, disk0 & first HD boot in BIOS.
Startup Repair
Note: You may need to do startup repair 3 to 4 times.
Startup Repair - Run 3 Separate Times
Refit old Hd when Windiws 7 is booting OK.
Make the SSD, disk0 & first HD boot in BIOS.
Startup Repair
Note: You may need to do startup repair 3 to 4 times.
Startup Repair - Run 3 Separate Times
Refit old Hd when Windiws 7 is booting OK.
Be sure to post back with any further questions you may have and to keep us informed.
Once you unplug the HD to mark Active and run Startup Repair 3 times on the SSD set first to boot, then when you plug back in the HD boot it using the Asus F8 one-time BIOS Boot Menu key.
If you installed to the SSD with the HD plugged in, you should get the Dual Boot menu now if HD is set first to boot since Win7 should configure a dual boot during install. So you could run that way if you want, or if you want to make the drives independent to come and go as you please, do the Repairs as specified and use the one-time BIOS Boot Menu key to trigger HD.
If you installed to the SSD with the HD plugged in, you should get the Dual Boot menu now if HD is set first to boot since Win7 should configure a dual boot during install. So you could run that way if you want, or if you want to make the drives independent to come and go as you please, do the Repairs as specified and use the one-time BIOS Boot Menu key to trigger HD.
Thanks for your responses. 
I followed your instructions.
- I reordered the disk boot priority in BIOS.
- In DISKPART, I made the SSD active and the HDD inactive.
- I ran Startup Repair 2x. It no longer detects any problems.
The SSD is now bootable, but it isn't Disk 0. I'm unable to make it the C: drive.
And, now, even with the 750gb drive still unplugged, I now get at boot up two recovery installs from which to choose.
Please help.
Thanks,
rhit
I followed your instructions.
- I reordered the disk boot priority in BIOS.
- In DISKPART, I made the SSD active and the HDD inactive.
- I ran Startup Repair 2x. It no longer detects any problems.
The SSD is now bootable, but it isn't Disk 0. I'm unable to make it the C: drive.
And, now, even with the 750gb drive still unplugged, I now get at boot up two recovery installs from which to choose.
Please help.
Thanks,
rhit
If you don't have the HDD connected and still get the dual boot menu at PC startup, in msconfig, boot tab delete the non-default entry to see if that sorts it; then you could use the method Greg suggests to select which OS to boot ay startup if you desire a dual boot.
Did you install the SSD from the HD's Win7? If so C was held by the HD and can not be assigned to the SSD for when it is booted as it would have been had it been correctly installed from boot.
Can you get the SSD to boot itself by setting first to boot in BIOS, then trigger the HD using F8 key as needed? If so, then install EasyBCD 2.02 to whichever is giving the Boot menu and delete the ghost listing using Edit Boot Menu.
Can you get the SSD to boot itself by setting first to boot in BIOS, then trigger the HD using F8 key as needed? If so, then install EasyBCD 2.02 to whichever is giving the Boot menu and delete the ghost listing using Edit Boot Menu.
Okay.
I have the HDD connected and the machine is currently booted off the SSD.
Below are photos of how my diskmgmt and msconfig look.
In BIOS, the boot priority order mirrors the order in the Volume List at the top of diskmgmt. The disk numbering (i.e., Disk 0, Disk 1, etc.), however, doesn't appear to match that.
Windows 7 was installed onto the SSD via the autorun on the Windows 7 full version retail install disk when inserted. I didn't boot off the disk, if that's what you're asking.
Thanks for your continued help.
I have the HDD connected and the machine is currently booted off the SSD.
Below are photos of how my diskmgmt and msconfig look.
In BIOS, the boot priority order mirrors the order in the Volume List at the top of diskmgmt. The disk numbering (i.e., Disk 0, Disk 1, etc.), however, doesn't appear to match that.
Windows 7 was installed onto the SSD via the autorun on the Windows 7 full version retail install disk when inserted. I didn't boot off the disk, if that's what you're asking.
Thanks for your continued help.
You may be better in the long-run, leaving the SSD the only drive connected, then boot the Windows 7 install media to do a complete wipe secure erase and clean install to sort all these issues.
SSD / HDD : Optimize for Windows Reinstallation
Additional Secure Erase / Wipe Information
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Did you see my post #8?
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Did you see my post #8?
If you can delete the second Windows 7 (not default) entry at the boot tab of msconfig and you're happy with the way things are, that decision is entirely up to you, if it works (for you) don't fix it.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Bare Foot Kid If you can delete the second Windows 7 (not default) entry at the boot tab of msconfig and you're happy with the way things are, that decision is entirely up to you, if it works (for you) don't fix it.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Rhirtix Would do so allow me to reorder the drive paths and volume disk number assignments?
I'm not going to advise you on changing drive letters as that may break things.
Shoot. So, at this point, the best way to proceed, in order to have the SSD be Disk 0 / Drive C: is to do a clean install.
Assuming I do that, and the SSD is now the C: drive, what will happen when I plug in the HDD that used to be the C: drive? Will there be a conflict?
And if I delete the boot "profile" in msconfig, I assume I'll no longer be able to boot from the old HDD, right?
Assuming I do that, and the SSD is now the C: drive, what will happen when I plug in the HDD that used to be the C: drive? Will there be a conflict?
And if I delete the boot "profile" in msconfig, I assume I'll no longer be able to boot from the old HDD, right?
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Rhirtix Shoot. So, at this point, the best way to proceed, in order to have the SSD be Disk 0 / Drive C: is to do a clean install.
Assuming I do that, and the SSD is now the C: drive, what will happen when I plug in the HDD that used to be the C: drive? Will there be a conflict?
And if I delete the boot "profile" in msconfig, I assume I'll no longer be able to boot from the old HDD, right?
Assuming I do that, and the SSD is now the C: drive, what will happen when I plug in the HDD that used to be the C: drive? Will there be a conflict?
And if I delete the boot "profile" in msconfig, I assume I'll no longer be able to boot from the old HDD, right?
2. There will be no conflict as it's not "System Active" where boot files are stored.
3. You could leave it as the only HDD connected and mark it as active and do the 3 separate startup repairs to it so "System" boot files will be (re)created to that Windows 7 and you could use the method Greg posted to select which OS to boot at PC start up once the SSD is reconnected.
You should have booted the installer to install to the SSD so that Win7 could claim the C drive whenever you are booted into it as intended, whether you're booted into the SSD or HD.
If you can live with the F letter on the SSD, then you can leave it. To remove the Dual Boot menu you're getting when it boots first in BIOS, install EasyBCD 2.02 to Delete the listings on Edit OS Menu tab.
Then to boot the HD via the BIOS, mark it Active, unplug the SSD, boot the Win7 DVD Repair console or Repair CD to run Startup Repair up to 3 separate times with reboots until it writes the System Boot files to the HD Win7 and it starts. Then plug the SSD back in, set it first to boot. To boot HD use F8 Boot Menu key.
If you would rather have a Windows-managed Dual Boot menu, after deleting the listings in EasyBCD, add the HD Win7 by letter and type.
If you can live with the F letter on the SSD, then you can leave it. To remove the Dual Boot menu you're getting when it boots first in BIOS, install EasyBCD 2.02 to Delete the listings on Edit OS Menu tab.
Then to boot the HD via the BIOS, mark it Active, unplug the SSD, boot the Win7 DVD Repair console or Repair CD to run Startup Repair up to 3 separate times with reboots until it writes the System Boot files to the HD Win7 and it starts. Then plug the SSD back in, set it first to boot. To boot HD use F8 Boot Menu key.
If you would rather have a Windows-managed Dual Boot menu, after deleting the listings in EasyBCD, add the HD Win7 by letter and type.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by theog Physically disconnect the old HD.
Make the SSD, disk0 & first HD boot in BIOS.
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Refit old Hd when Windiws 7 is booting OK.
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Make the SSD, disk0 & first HD boot in BIOS.
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Note: You may need to do startup repair 3 to 4 times.
Startup Repair - Run 3 Separate Times
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Refit old Hd when Windiws 7 is booting OK.
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�� Quote: Originally Posted by Bare Foot Kid If you can delete the second Windows 7 (not default) entry at the boot tab of msconfig and you're happy with the way things are, that decision is entirely up to you, if it works (for you) don't fix it.
Physically disconnect WD750, WD1500, & WD640.
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delete the second Windows 7.
Also,The HD needs to be pluged in to the first SATA port on MOBO & first HD boot in BIOS.
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Make the SSD, disk0 & first HD boot in BIOS.
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Note: You may need to do startup repair 3 to 4 times.
Startup Repair - Run 3 Separate Times
Attachment 164048
Refit old Hd when Windiws 7 is booting OK.
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Make the SSD, disk0 & first HD boot in BIOS.
Attachment 164047
Startup Repair
Note: You may need to do startup repair 3 to 4 times.
Startup Repair - Run 3 Separate Times
Attachment 164048
Refit old Hd when Windiws 7 is booting OK.
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�� Quote: Originally Posted by Bare Foot Kid If you can delete the second Windows 7 (not default) entry at the boot tab of msconfig and you're happy with the way things are, that decision is entirely up to you, if it works (for you) don't fix it.
Physically disconnect WD750, WD1500, & WD640.
&
delete the second Windows 7.
Also,The HD needs to be pluged in to the first SATA port on MOBO & first HD boot in BIOS.
SATA 3 SATA 1 SATA III
SATA 4 SATA 2 SATA III
SATA 1-4 are SATA II.
I have the SSD connected to the top SATA III port.
System boot files are install to the first HD.
System boot files are installed to the first partition which is marked Active.
It is always the Active flag which determines where the System boot files go, unless Win7 is being installed fresh to a target partition with no preceding Active partitions. In this case the installer will flag the install partition Active itself.
Have you decided if you want to keep Win7 on F, or clean reinstall it to the SSD with no other HD plugged in to interfere? What is the exact problem existing now then?
It is always the Active flag which determines where the System boot files go, unless Win7 is being installed fresh to a target partition with no preceding Active partitions. In this case the installer will flag the install partition Active itself.
Have you decided if you want to keep Win7 on F, or clean reinstall it to the SSD with no other HD plugged in to interfere? What is the exact problem existing now then?
Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) will (re)create the "System" boot files to the first partition on the HDD / SSD that is detected by Windows as Disk 0 it does not matter if a partition is marked as active on Disk 1 or 2 or whatever, it will not work.
I just repaired Win7 on DISK3 making sure no preceding Active partitions existed and without unplugging any HD's. The System boot files remain on DISK3 Partition 1.
Hey guys. I figured I'd start over with all of this as I'm getting a bit confused, honestly. Below I've written what my process and goal are.
Here's what I'm doing at the moment:
I have disconnected all HDDs (750gb (old boot), 640gb, and 1.5tb (backup)). All of those drives are SATA II and formerly connected to the SATA 1, 2, and 3 ports.
Currently, my SSD is the only connected drive, and it�s plugged into the first SATA III port on the mobo. I just ran DISKPART on the device, running the following operations: clean all, partition primary, format/label, and active. (The drive is still formatting at the moment.)
Once DISKPART operations have completed, I intend to install a brand new copy of Windows 7 on the device. After that, I�ll boot into the SSD, leaving all other HDDs disconnected. I�m going to fully update W7 and then reinstall all the applications that I use and configure them. I�m also going to check in diskmgmt that the SSD is indeed Disk 0 / C: drive.
After all that�I�m going to reconnect my 750gb HDD, which is the one that included the only other bootable copy of W7 on the machine. There are just a few apps on there that I need to transfer over. (It�s easier to copy them over than to reinstall the entire thing.)
Next, I plan on rebooting and initializing/formatting the 750gb HDD, pending everything on the SSD primary is working as intended.
The 1.5tb HDD has an image of my 750gb drive, which I�m keeping solely as a backup in case none of these operations execute favorably. If everything is working correctly, I�m then going to install the 1.5tb HDD into the SATA II 1 port, format it, and create a backup/image of the SSD onto it.
I�m waiting on an RMA from WD to arrive for my second 640gb HDD. Once it arrives, I�m going to create a RAID 0 with both 640gb drives in the SATA II 2, 3 slots.
The 750gb drive, at this point, will then just be a backup drive in a box in storage.
Can I get some verification that this workflow will yield the results that I�m trying to achieve?
I can�t thank you all enough for your help � thank you!
Here's what I'm doing at the moment:
I have disconnected all HDDs (750gb (old boot), 640gb, and 1.5tb (backup)). All of those drives are SATA II and formerly connected to the SATA 1, 2, and 3 ports.
Currently, my SSD is the only connected drive, and it�s plugged into the first SATA III port on the mobo. I just ran DISKPART on the device, running the following operations: clean all, partition primary, format/label, and active. (The drive is still formatting at the moment.)
Once DISKPART operations have completed, I intend to install a brand new copy of Windows 7 on the device. After that, I�ll boot into the SSD, leaving all other HDDs disconnected. I�m going to fully update W7 and then reinstall all the applications that I use and configure them. I�m also going to check in diskmgmt that the SSD is indeed Disk 0 / C: drive.
After all that�I�m going to reconnect my 750gb HDD, which is the one that included the only other bootable copy of W7 on the machine. There are just a few apps on there that I need to transfer over. (It�s easier to copy them over than to reinstall the entire thing.)
Next, I plan on rebooting and initializing/formatting the 750gb HDD, pending everything on the SSD primary is working as intended.
The 1.5tb HDD has an image of my 750gb drive, which I�m keeping solely as a backup in case none of these operations execute favorably. If everything is working correctly, I�m then going to install the 1.5tb HDD into the SATA II 1 port, format it, and create a backup/image of the SSD onto it.
I�m waiting on an RMA from WD to arrive for my second 640gb HDD. Once it arrives, I�m going to create a RAID 0 with both 640gb drives in the SATA II 2, 3 slots.
The 750gb drive, at this point, will then just be a backup drive in a box in storage.
Can I get some verification that this workflow will yield the results that I�m trying to achieve?
I can�t thank you all enough for your help � thank you!
You cannot move programs over, just their installer to reinstall.
Here are tips for getting a perfect reinstall - use the ones which apply to you: Reinstalling Windows 7
Here are tips for getting a perfect reinstall - use the ones which apply to you: Reinstalling Windows 7
I personally would stay away from RAID, as it seems to more problems than it is worth.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by theog I personally would stay away from RAID, as it seems to more problems than it is worth.
. +1
�� Quote: Originally Posted by Bare Foot Kid Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) will (re)create the "System" boot files to the first partition on the HDD / SSD that is detected by Windows as Disk 0 it does not matter if a partition is marked as active on Disk 1 or 2 or whatever, it will not work.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by gregrocker I just repaired Win7 on DISK3 making sure no preceding Active partitions existed and without unplugging any HD's. The System boot files remain on DISK3 Partition 1.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by theog I personally would stay away from RAID, as it seems to more problems than it is worth.
I am planning on backing up the SSD and RAID 0 drive to my 1.5tb HDD using Acronis True Home Image 2011. That software has been good to me so far.
Well, I've got everything up and running as intended.
SSD is the primary, active, boot C: drive. Plugged in via SATA III.
My 1.5tb HDD is SATA 1 (SATA II).
I opted not to go with RAID 0 and instead decided to use my 750gb HDD - plugged in to SATA 2 (SATA II).
Thanks so much for the help to all of you. Will give out +1 reps when I have a bit more time.
SSD is the primary, active, boot C: drive. Plugged in via SATA III.
My 1.5tb HDD is SATA 1 (SATA II).
I opted not to go with RAID 0 and instead decided to use my 750gb HDD - plugged in to SATA 2 (SATA II).
Thanks so much for the help to all of you. Will give out +1 reps when I have a bit more time.
Good to see you're getting it sorted and thanks for the update.
Well done.
I am unable to go to Diskpart, please help. My asus just reinstall everything but when it goes back to the starting states, it just loops to the instalation state for a few minutes and starting states and over and over. PLEASE HELp
Unplug all other HD's and peripherals, Boot into BIOS setup to see if there is an EFI Boot Disk in BIOS Boot order. If so remove it, set DVD drive first to boot. If EFI BIOS also set to Legacy BIOS.
Then boot into installer, at first screen Press Shift + F10 to open a Command Box, type:
DISKPART
LIST DISK
SEL DIS 0 (after confirming Windows 7 target HD #)
CLEAN
CREATE PARTITION PRIMARY SIZE=102400
FORMAT FS=NTFS LABEL="WINDOWS 7"
ACTIVE
EXIT
Now click Install Now to Clean Install Windows 7 to partition you created. If it fails then report back at which step and the verbatim error message.
In addition read over these steps to understand the tools and methods which work best to get and maintain a perfect Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7. The steps are the same for retail. Follow the steps in Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7
Boot into the installer you have prepared from Steps 1 and 2. Press Shift
Then boot into installer, at first screen Press Shift + F10 to open a Command Box, type:
DISKPART
LIST DISK
SEL DIS 0 (after confirming Windows 7 target HD #)
CLEAN
CREATE PARTITION PRIMARY SIZE=102400
FORMAT FS=NTFS LABEL="WINDOWS 7"
ACTIVE
EXIT
Now click Install Now to Clean Install Windows 7 to partition you created. If it fails then report back at which step and the verbatim error message.
In addition read over these steps to understand the tools and methods which work best to get and maintain a perfect Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7. The steps are the same for retail. Follow the steps in Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7
Boot into the installer you have prepared from Steps 1 and 2. Press Shift
I'm sorry. I had a hard time analyzing. I'm a beginner. I'm sorry. So after checking CD drive to first book. I Press Shift + F10 right after it reboot to the Asus logo? and then I type in the whole code
"DISKPART
LIST DISK
SEL DIS 0 (after confirming Windows 7 target HD #)
CLEAN
CREATE PARTITION PRIMARY SIZE=102400
FORMAT FS=NTFS LABEL="WINDOWS 7"
ACTIVE
EXIT"
I'm sorry. Please explain.
"DISKPART
LIST DISK
SEL DIS 0 (after confirming Windows 7 target HD #)
CLEAN
CREATE PARTITION PRIMARY SIZE=102400
FORMAT FS=NTFS LABEL="WINDOWS 7"
ACTIVE
EXIT"
I'm sorry. Please explain.
It couldn't be more clear that you are to boot into the installer (DVD) to the first screen before pressing Shift + F10.
I press shift +f10 but I still get the message of "Reboot and Select proper Boot device or Insert Boot Media in selected Boot device and press a key."
Should I install the recovery disc and reboot? because that "message" repeats...
Should I install the recovery disc and reboot? because that "message" repeats...
The only two place that allowed to go without giving me that message are 1) f2 - My BIOS, where my UEFI Boot and PXE rom is disable. My optical drive is my Boot Option #1 and my Samsung SSD 883 is my second. 2) f9 to window setup [EMS Enabled], which therefore I enter f8 to Advanced Boot options. where I have "Safe Mode", "Safe mode with command prompt." I also saw Directory services restore mode."
Again, please help. I can't go to command box with Shift + f9.
Again, please help. I can't go to command box with Shift + f9.
You have not booted the installer yet. Put the disk in the drive, reboot and enter BIOS setup to set the DVD drive to boot first, then HD, save changes and exit, reboot and Press any key when prompted. How to Boot your Computer from a Bootable CD or DVD
Then when the DVD boots to the first screen, press Shift + F10 to access the Command Prompt to run the commands given.
Then when the DVD boots to the first screen, press Shift + F10 to access the Command Prompt to run the commands given.
I don't see the HD option. This is the problem. When I install the disc, it give me to the "grey screen." Then it said AI recovery: are you ready to restore this image?" I tried Shift + f10, it doesn't let me do anything. And if I click "ok" on the box. It reboots and after I installed 4 cds, and it restarts, it goes back to "Reboot and Select proper Boot device or Insert Boot Media in selected Boot device and press a key."
Please help. This is my thirds night staying up. Please sir.
I tried it again. It give me the same result. "Windows is loading files" after I press Shift + f10. The grey background screen. The box saying "AI recovery: are you ready to restore this image?" Clicked OK. Restored 4 disc in one hour. Reboot, and it give the same "Reboot and Select proper Boot device or Insert Boot Media in selected Boot device and press a key."
Please help.
Please help.
It appears you are using Factory Recovery disks and not the Win7 Installation DVD. You will need it to wipe the HD to see if Recovery Disks will run correctly , or to use to Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7.
But first let's backup and answer a few questions:
You haven't said why you are trying to run Recovery to factory condition. Have you made an effort first to Repair Win7 using System Recovery Options to run Startup Repair or System Restore? Or is it too late now that a Failed Recovery has overwritten your old WIn7 install? Please bring us up to date on this.
Did you try running Factory REcovery from it's partition by tapping the F4 key at boot as shown in How To Use Samsung Recovery Solution 4 my samsung?
If none of these worked and you tried running the Recovery Disks and they fail then your options are to wipe the HD to see if it will force Recovery Disks to run, and if not to Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7.
You are apparently trying to wipe the HD using the Recovery Disks which cannot be done. You must boot the Win7 Installation DVD or System Repair Disk to access the Command Prompt either by pressing Shift + F10 at first screen or choosing the System Recovery Options on either of those disks only.
If you need to burn an installer to DVD it is available in Step 1 with the tool to burn it in Step 2 of Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7. Once you access the Command Box and run the commands given then see if the Recovery DIsks will complete, and if not do the Clean Reinstall from the DVD you burn.
But first let's backup and answer a few questions:
You haven't said why you are trying to run Recovery to factory condition. Have you made an effort first to Repair Win7 using System Recovery Options to run Startup Repair or System Restore? Or is it too late now that a Failed Recovery has overwritten your old WIn7 install? Please bring us up to date on this.
Did you try running Factory REcovery from it's partition by tapping the F4 key at boot as shown in How To Use Samsung Recovery Solution 4 my samsung?
If none of these worked and you tried running the Recovery Disks and they fail then your options are to wipe the HD to see if it will force Recovery Disks to run, and if not to Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7.
You are apparently trying to wipe the HD using the Recovery Disks which cannot be done. You must boot the Win7 Installation DVD or System Repair Disk to access the Command Prompt either by pressing Shift + F10 at first screen or choosing the System Recovery Options on either of those disks only.
If you need to burn an installer to DVD it is available in Step 1 with the tool to burn it in Step 2 of Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7. Once you access the Command Box and run the commands given then see if the Recovery DIsks will complete, and if not do the Clean Reinstall from the DVD you burn.
All I did was use the Recovery disk (4 of them) which I was told to made when I first purchase the laptop. That's the only pair of Window disk I have for this laptop. I'm using Window 7 premium
do I need to buy the new window 7 disc (120 for this)? Will that solve the problem?
do I need to buy the new window 7 disc (120 for this)? Will that solve the problem?
I didn't know it was going to be this much trouble. It seems so much easier installing it on a MacBook Pro. It's just frustrating of how much trouble this process cause.
So I can't get window 7 with my recovery disc?
I'm downloading the Factory form (15 hours) and I really don't understand the process afterward. omg. this is frustrating. I spent so much on that SSD too.
So I can't get window 7 with my recovery disc?
I'm downloading the Factory form (15 hours) and I really don't understand the process afterward. omg. this is frustrating. I spent so much on that SSD too.
so i need the system repair disc or download the Factory OEM Windows 7? or what should I do first, second. omg. I'm using my sis' computer. Do I need to take out the SSD from mine and put the HDD again to do that process?
This is the first time you told us you had bought an SSD and are trying to reinstall WIN7 using the Recovery Disks - did you think we were supposed to know that?
In that case it's likely you don't need to wipe the HD, but may have a problem with a setting in the EFI BIOS you said you have. If Win7 came on your laptop installed in EFI mode then it may need to be enabled in BIOS to run Recovery. You'll have to contact Samsung Tech Support to ask how this is done using Recovery Disks. Did you change an EFI setting in BIOS? I'd change it back to see if the disks will run.
However we don't recommend running the bloated factory install especially on an SSD which should have the superior Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7.
If you CLean Reinstall I would enter BIOS setup to assure that the EFI Boot disk is removed from BIOS Boot order, then look for a Legacy BIOS setting to enable (if any). Then boot the WIN7 installer provided in tutorial and follow the steps closely, asking back any questions.
You do not have to buy Win7 again to Clean Reinstall but can use the Product Key on the COA sticker on the bottom of the laptop. All of this is explained in the tutorial if you would calm down and read it. We have helped with countless thousands of successful installs here and have never had a failure when there is full, calm cooperation.
Make sure the HD is formatted MBR by checking in Disk Mgmt to see what it's setting is using this method: Convert GPT Disk to MBR Disk
In that case it's likely you don't need to wipe the HD, but may have a problem with a setting in the EFI BIOS you said you have. If Win7 came on your laptop installed in EFI mode then it may need to be enabled in BIOS to run Recovery. You'll have to contact Samsung Tech Support to ask how this is done using Recovery Disks. Did you change an EFI setting in BIOS? I'd change it back to see if the disks will run.
However we don't recommend running the bloated factory install especially on an SSD which should have the superior Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7.
If you CLean Reinstall I would enter BIOS setup to assure that the EFI Boot disk is removed from BIOS Boot order, then look for a Legacy BIOS setting to enable (if any). Then boot the WIN7 installer provided in tutorial and follow the steps closely, asking back any questions.
You do not have to buy Win7 again to Clean Reinstall but can use the Product Key on the COA sticker on the bottom of the laptop. All of this is explained in the tutorial if you would calm down and read it. We have helped with countless thousands of successful installs here and have never had a failure when there is full, calm cooperation.
Make sure the HD is formatted MBR by checking in Disk Mgmt to see what it's setting is using this method: Convert GPT Disk to MBR Disk
Sorry, I'm not blaming it on you. But just so much to do in this. And I'm installing it right now. The EFI mode was disable when I enter BIOS.
Would it be easier to buy the Window 7 Premium CD? Can I just go straight into without a problem?
Would it be easier to buy the Window 7 Premium CD? Can I just go straight into without a problem?
And yes, this is my first time installing and buying an SSD to a PC. So after installing the disc, I have to Convert GPT Disk to MBR Disk?
Can I do this on another Laptop, or do I need to plug my HDD back on to do this on my own?
Can I do this on another Laptop, or do I need to plug my HDD back on to do this on my own?
How many times do I need to tell you that you do not need to buy Win7? I've probably told you ten times in a row now that you can Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7 using the installer provided in the blue link? Do you have a reading problem? Do I need to repeat it again, or will you sit down now, click the blue link and read it?
If EFI boot disk was disabled in BIOS then there is no reason to convert the SSD to MBR to assure it's not trying to install to a GPT disk. And if it's a new SSD then there's no reason to wipe the HD before installing.
Just follow the steps in the tutorial to try a Clean Reinstall.
If EFI boot disk was disabled in BIOS then there is no reason to convert the SSD to MBR to assure it's not trying to install to a GPT disk. And if it's a new SSD then there's no reason to wipe the HD before installing.
Just follow the steps in the tutorial to try a Clean Reinstall.
Sorry. I'll do it now. Also I have have Window 7 Premium on the back of my computer. Would that work if I download Pro? It saids X17-58997.iso (premium is corrupted)
No you need to download the same version as on the sticker then use the Product Key on the sticker to activate. Also pay attention to which bit-version 32- or 64-bit. If you have 4gb RAM or less I would use 32 bit, or use whichever one it came with.
Awesome! That means I can download Window 7 Ultimate???? YAY! 
DD
I have 4gb of rams, but when I look under my properties, it saids 64 bits on my current one with hdd. I'm planning to upgrade to 8 gb with crucial ram on my SSD, do you recommend Window 7 ultimate 64 gb sir?
DD I have 4gb of rams, but when I look under my properties, it saids 64 bits on my current one with hdd. I'm planning to upgrade to 8 gb with crucial ram on my SSD, do you recommend Window 7 ultimate 64 gb sir?
If it says Ultimate on the COA sticker on the PC then you can use it, but it most likely says Home Premium so you must use that version that came with the PC.
What would make you think from what I said that you could use Ultimate?
What would make you think from what I said that you could use Ultimate?
OMG I'm such an idiot. I read it wrong. I'm sorry. I'll update after downloading the 64 bit home premium.
I can tell by what I'm seeing here that unless you stick closely to the steps and tools to obtain and then maintain a perfect Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7 you will again mess up your system with jerky, random, destructive impulses.
Only if you completely refrain from doing anything except what it shows in the tutorial, complete and maintain going forward every single step with nothing else added, no tweaks, no stray programs sneaking in on downloads for other programs. You must be as vigilant as a cop when you have the impulses you do, guarding against your own worst instincts.
Sorry if I'm too blunt and I will gladly help you along the way, but it's just something we see here fairly regularly here and I'd like to help you avoid it.
Only if you completely refrain from doing anything except what it shows in the tutorial, complete and maintain going forward every single step with nothing else added, no tweaks, no stray programs sneaking in on downloads for other programs. You must be as vigilant as a cop when you have the impulses you do, guarding against your own worst instincts.
Sorry if I'm too blunt and I will gladly help you along the way, but it's just something we see here fairly regularly here and I'd like to help you avoid it.
Thank yo so much. I'll try my best to follow your advice. If anything occur, do you think I can private message you. The system wouldn't allow me to.
Please keep the help in the thread so others can benefit and contribute.
Yes, it would be beneficial to other. I understand. 21 Hour remaining to download. I'll update soon. Thank you again sir.
I need help please. I'm at Install Windows: Select the driver to be installed. My options are
-Local Disk (c: )
-CD Drive (D: )
-Boot(x: )
The problem is when I clicked either Local Disk (C: ) and Boot(x: )
it gives me a message, "No signed device drivers were found. Make sure that the installation media contains the correcct drivers and then clicked ok."
-Local Disk (c: )
-CD Drive (D: )
-Boot(x: )
The problem is when I clicked either Local Disk (C: ) and Boot(x: )
it gives me a message, "No signed device drivers were found. Make sure that the installation media contains the correcct drivers and then clicked ok."
Unplug all other HD's and peripherals, Boot into BIOS setup to see if there is an EFI Boot Disk in BIOS Boot order. If so remove it, set DVD drive first to boot. If EFI BIOS also set to Legacy BIOS.
Then boot into installer DVD or flash stick, at first screen Press Shift + F10 to open a Command Box, type:
DISKPART
LIST DISK
SEL DIS 0 (after confirming Windows 7 target HD #)
CLEAN
CREATE PARTITION PRIMARY SIZE=102400
FORMAT FS=NTFS LABEL="WINDOWS 7"
ACTIVE
EXIT
Next click Install Now to Clean Install Windows 7 to partition you created. If it fails then report back at which step and the verbatim error message.
In addition read over these steps to understand the tools and methods which work best to get and maintain a perfect Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7. The steps are the same for retail.
Then boot into installer DVD or flash stick, at first screen Press Shift + F10 to open a Command Box, type:
DISKPART
LIST DISK
SEL DIS 0 (after confirming Windows 7 target HD #)
CLEAN
CREATE PARTITION PRIMARY SIZE=102400
FORMAT FS=NTFS LABEL="WINDOWS 7"
ACTIVE
EXIT
Next click Install Now to Clean Install Windows 7 to partition you created. If it fails then report back at which step and the verbatim error message.
In addition read over these steps to understand the tools and methods which work best to get and maintain a perfect Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7. The steps are the same for retail.
I got it.
I have to say to everyone, for Asus A52f users, let it boot Window language preference screen before pressing Shift and F10.
Moving forward to the next step now. Thanks again.
I have to say to everyone, for Asus A52f users, let it boot Window language preference screen before pressing Shift and F10.
Moving forward to the next step now. Thanks again.
Isn't that the "first screen" after booting into installer?
Let us know how it goes. Read over the steps again while it's installing so you are ready.
Let us know how it goes. Read over the steps again while it's installing so you are ready.
Everything went welll sir, except In my hard drive, all I see is Local Disk (c: ) with 19.2 GB, where can I get that 100 GB that we created back.
Here is an image to clearify, I went to disc management already, but I don't know where to go from there. Again, it's there, but not showing up on My computer under Hard Disc Drive
Also the brightness is an issue. I turn it all the way up, and it's still pretty dim
You made the 100gb partition as suggested but installed Win7 to the space to its right. Were you paying any attention to where it was being installed at the time?
There are two ways to solve this. One is to start over, boot the installer, choose Custom install, then on the drive selection screen delete both partitions and create one big one, or just click Next and the installer will do it for you after deleting both partitions. These steps are illustrated here: Clean Install Windows 7
Or you can install free Partition Wizard bootable CD, rightclick on WIndows 7 partition to Resize, side the right border to the left to make it 200mb, click OK,
Then rightclick C to Resize, slide the left border to the left to take up the space you just made, click OK, then Apply. This video shows how it's done: Partition Wizard Move/Resize Partition Video Help.
You'll may need some extra software for your Samsung model. But first continue following the steps in the tutorial to install all Important and Optional Updates to completion - there will be several rounds with restarts. Once that's done look in Device Manager for any missing drivers and import them from the Samsung Support Downloads webpage for your model.
Then test the PC for awhile to see if it is missing any functions as there is sometimes extra software that needs to be imported to install to regain certain functions like Function Keys, Touchpad gestures, Keyboard backlighting, etc. We can help you determine this at that time.
There are two ways to solve this. One is to start over, boot the installer, choose Custom install, then on the drive selection screen delete both partitions and create one big one, or just click Next and the installer will do it for you after deleting both partitions. These steps are illustrated here: Clean Install Windows 7
Or you can install free Partition Wizard bootable CD, rightclick on WIndows 7 partition to Resize, side the right border to the left to make it 200mb, click OK,
Then rightclick C to Resize, slide the left border to the left to take up the space you just made, click OK, then Apply. This video shows how it's done: Partition Wizard Move/Resize Partition Video Help.
You'll may need some extra software for your Samsung model. But first continue following the steps in the tutorial to install all Important and Optional Updates to completion - there will be several rounds with restarts. Once that's done look in Device Manager for any missing drivers and import them from the Samsung Support Downloads webpage for your model.
Then test the PC for awhile to see if it is missing any functions as there is sometimes extra software that needs to be imported to install to regain certain functions like Function Keys, Touchpad gestures, Keyboard backlighting, etc. We can help you determine this at that time.
read pm please sir, a question.
I fought with my computer for hours before I finally found this thread. I did not have an account so I registered just to say thank you for posting all this helpful information.
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