Hard Drive Difficulties

KrippleKing097

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Hey Guys! I have a hard drive problem. Randomly my computer said that there wasn't a bootable device. So on another PC I made a USB bootable device - Kapersky Rescue disc. After turning legacy support on, this worked and I thought my hard drive was fried, but I was able to search through my hard drive. I thought I would do some more research before doing anything and I read that my Hard Drive could be full. Today I tried to run Kapersky again, but this time my hard drive did not come up.

I'm trying to back up just a few files, and then wipe the drive and start over - if possible, but the folder is not popping up anymore. I am ok with just starting over without a backup, or even replacing the drive, but there are some files that I would like to keep, so I'll keep trying to find those folders unless you guys say it's hopeless. Reminder; the main problem is that the PC can't find a boot-able device on the hard drive.

Here's some more info:

  • ■ Computer: Windows 8; 2000 Notebook PC
    ■ Memory Check: Passed
    ■ Smart Check: Passed
    ■ Short DST: Passed
    ■ Long DST: Passed

Update: System Repair was working yesterday, but today I can't figure out how to get it running.

I appreciate all advice, and any more info needed can be provided in a timely manner.Thanks!
 
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If you have something you need recue. Download "Hiren's Boot CD 15.2", put it onto a USB flash drive or CD, then boot from it into Windows XP Mini and search your HDD for the files. With Hiren's Boot CD 15.2 you can actually scan your entire PC for every little problem with a bunch of programs.

HR_Luka

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If you have something you need recue. Download "Hiren's Boot CD 15.2", put it onto a USB flash drive or CD, then boot from it into Windows XP Mini and search your HDD for the files. With Hiren's Boot CD 15.2 you can actually scan your entire PC for every little problem with a bunch of programs.
 
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KrippleKing097

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Ok, Thanks for the fast reply! I'll try this and let you know how it goes.