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I'm using my tablet currently because my computer won't get passed the "boot from bbs-harddisk" screen.... What is wrong with my computer? It's a toshiba satellite L500 running windows 7 made in 2009 with an intel core i3 processor.
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Can you boot from a live CD? This would allow you to access the data on your drive to make a backup.
Most likely there is a system file that is corrupted. You will probably wind up doing a restore from the factory hidden partition on the laptop's hard drive. This will overwrite your data and bring your computer back to the way it was when it was first purchased. There should be information on how to conduct a restore in your manual or on the manufacturer's web site.
Will that erase all my files and pictures? I guess it doesn't matter if that's the only way to fix it, but would like to know...Originally Posted by cstone
If you make something idiot proof, someone will make a better idiot... Forget youth, what we need is a fountain of smart. There are no stupid questions, just a lot of inquisitive idiots.Life is pleasant. Death is peaceful. It's the transition that's troublesome. --Isaac AsimovLike, where's spyder been? That guy was like, totally cool and stuff. - foxtrot
If you run a restore, it will reformat your drive and overwrite much of your data. Before doing a restore, you should boot the computer from a live CD and find your data and copy it to an external drive first.
No live cd... I have to order one... damn...
If you make something idiot proof, someone will make a better idiot... Forget youth, what we need is a fountain of smart. There are no stupid questions, just a lot of inquisitive idiots.Life is pleasant. Death is peaceful. It's the transition that's troublesome. --Isaac AsimovLike, where's spyder been? That guy was like, totally cool and stuff. - foxtrot
If you have access to someone else's computer (work/friend), Live CD's can be downloaded and burned to disc for free. All you need is an internet connection, CD burner, and CD.
I'd recommend Ubuntu Desktop. It's probably the most Windows-like linux.
http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop
After you burn the live CD, you should be able to boot from your CD-ROM drive (instead of your hard drive), grab the files you need (probably to a USB thumb drive), and then do a restore.
If your hard drive did not die on you chances are it can be repaired or at least get your file back.
Try using utility called spinrite from grc.com, if your hard drive is recoverable this could help. Once you get it to boot do a backup of important files.
find access to a burner first...then run spinrite. If that doesn't work run a linux live cd...here's a list: http://livecdlist.com, then what you can do is mount up the drive, scp/ftp/tftp whatever the hell you want off of that hdd. After that, buy a new drive from microcenter...
Last edited by buckshotbarlow; 05-24-2013 at 10:16. Reason: 2 many network/usb options out there...
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