Windows 7 troubleshoot
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Wednesday, 05 May 2010 04:58 | 
Written by Michael | 
| SYMPTOM, MESSAGE OR PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | MORE INFORMATION |
| The POST routine displays messages similar to the following. Hard disk error. Hard disk absent/failed. |
The system self-test routines halt because of improperly installed devices. |
Verify that hardware is connected properly. |
| CMOS or NVRAM disk configuration settings are not retained. | The NVRAM or CMOS memory is faulty, data is corrupted, or the batterythat retains these settingsneeds replacing. | Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for replacing or recharging the system battery. |
| The system displays messagesabout the partition table similar to the following. Invalid partition table. A disk-read error occurred. |
The partition table is invalid because of incorrect configuration of newly added disks. |
Run Startup Repair. If Windows still fails to start, use the System Recovery command prompt to configure your disks. |
| The system displays MBR-related or boot sector–related messages similar to the following. Missing operating system. Insert a system diskette and restart the system. |
The Master Boot Record (MBR) or partition boot sector is corrupt because of problems with hardware or viruses. |
Run Startup Repair. |
| Cannot access Windows after installing another operating system. |
The boot sector is overwritten by another operating system’s setup program. |
Run Startup Repair. |
| System files are missing | Required startup files are missing or damaged, or entries in the BCD registry file are pointing to the wrong partition. |
Run Statup Repair. |
| The EFI boot manager or Windows Boot Manager displays messages similar to the following. Couldn't find loader. Please insert another disk. |
System files missing. | Run Startup Repair. |
Last Updated (Sunday, 16 May 2010 12:01)
