Windows Updates Do Not Install

[tahoeartisan]

OK .... got that downloaded and open on my desk top.
- Now asking for type of Transport format SPTI, SPTD, ASPI ?
So once copied, will burn a CD that I can use to Check the Hard Drive ???????

 

[tahoeartisan]

see attachment screen shot

 

[tahoeartisan]

OK .... got that downloaded and open on my desk top.
- Now asking for type of Transport format SPTI, SPTD, ASPI ?
So once I copy the ISO, It will burn a CD that I can use to Check the Hard Drive ???????
Niermiro .... Im coming soon with more results :D I hope ?

 

[tahoeartisan]

Went ahead and selected first drop down shown SPTI scan.

Seatools Dos Utility Screen now reads as follows.
Drive name 3200
Serial# UAO2PK5C
Revision Attached Yes
Note green text
Clicked > to Seagate Web Site > Says Serial# entered is not available.
One step forward 2 steps back

 

[tahoeartisan]

Has every one abandoned the effort ?
- ilikefree ?
- lottiemansion ?
- diemiro ?
I'm prepared to start System Restore and/or Replace corrupted Hard Drive

 

[niemiro]

Hello again,

Sorry for the delay. The Sea Tools for DOS is absolutely not required. Don't worry about it. The hard disk is dead. Those fails are "to beyond reasonable doubt". That hard disk is dead. What we now need to do is find out the make of that hard disk. That serial number doesn't look classically Seagate, but Sea Tools tests all hard disks.

Do you know who makes that hard disk, off hand, or do you need help finding out?

Also, how confident are you about opening up a computer? Hard disks are really easy. I shall explain in full detail when the time is right, you open the case, unclip the housing, unscrew the hard disk from the housing, pull off two cables, pop the cables onto the new hard disk, screw, clip, and clip.

Richard

 

[tahoeartisan]

If hard Drive is DEAD
How do I continue to use HDrive, create and save presentations etc. ?
- I am OK with changing the Hard Drive .... when it is time.
Have done Ram Upgrades and Graphic Cards before. Also Static Gloves for safety
- Im away from my home Pc for the day .... so, l will get that tonight off Pc System ?
Actually at Lake Tahoe doing Photography and occassionally back to this PC.
- Ive saved much and maybe need a final review with some misc left to do.
- Pc is a Hp Pavilion a1747b-c if that is hepful
- I still need assurance about the PNY Graphics Card Install and what to do or not to do to prepare and will not affect the final Restore Outcome ?

- BTW the Seatools test did not take 2 hours.. basically only seconds to give GREEN reslut.

thanx again.

ed

 

[niemiro]

If hard Drive is DEAD
- BTW the Seatools test did not take 2 hours.. basically only seconds to give GREEN reslut.

Hello Ed,

That is strange. SeaTools works by writing data onto, and then reading data off the hard disk sequentially. It cannot possibly do that is a few seconds...hmmmm.

 

[tahoeartisan]

Made SeaTools Disk> Ran the Disk > then got the message.

 

[ilikefree]

Once a drive starts making noises it is time to get your data off it and replace the drive.
Once you have replaced the drive we can help you to reinstall Vista.
Do you want all the OEM software back or just Vista?
Let us know when you are ready to start with the install.

 

[tahoeartisan]

Remember its a Novice Here guys :D
Once Hard drive is replaced, how do I reinstall the Vista when I have no VISTA disc that came with the PC ???
And I do not understand how with such a badly corrupted Hard Drive I can continue to use the Pc ???????

 

[ilikefree]

If you have access to another computer we will make you an install disc.
In fact I have already told you how but will go over it again if you need me to.

 

[ilikefree]

You need to save your activation key, all your personal files,If you use Firefox you need to run Moz Backup to save your profile.
I would also take a snip of your start menu, all programs,and desktop if you use shortcuts.
Then you need to download Image Burn and borrow a copy of Vista from a friend to copy. If you don't have a friend with a copy you will have to search for one.
It will be LRMCFRE-EN-DVD.ISO
When you have this burned to a dvd we will continue.

The Official ImgBurn Website

MozBackup - Backup tool for Firefox and Thunderbird

 

[tahoeartisan]

Guys:
I think I'm getting variations of what I should do !
- I do not have geek ability to make a decision on one or the other.
- Finding Vista Software FREE On Internet or Borrowing a Friends Disk seems a bit risky on the internet and chancey to say the least with a friends allowing me to use there Disk.
Would a phone call make this more live, friendly and proactive w/o a day or two for each move
I have Skype world wide.
I'm at a stand still and do not really get what the process being explained.
- Possibly showing bulletts #1 #2 #3 etc ? would help.
Especially Mozilla Creating a Disk for Backup, making an ISO etc.
I thought all this was on my hard Drive and could be done internally.

 

[Lottiemansion]

Hi,

Can you get to the recovery options F8 or F11?
Did you create the recovery DVD's when new? If so & ytou have lost them look here to re-create them: -

Recovery disk for a specific HP pavilion [Solved]

 

[ilikefree]

When I contacted Microsoft help they said they would send me an install disc,if I lived in North America,As I don't even live in the northern hemisphere they were no help.
I didn't know anyone with an install disc,so I downloaded the .ISO from the internet and have been using the install disc I made for over two years now with no problems.
I will admit there is a risk you will get a copy that has been mucked about with but,if you have no other options,then it is something worth considering.
As I understand it your computer has a dying hard drive and you have no install disc.

 

[tahoeartisan]

- I have no original Vista Disc
- No back Up Disks have been kept
- I have all files, folders copied to Portable Seagate 2tb Drive
- But doing this myself with minimal to no experience, I hesitate the overall success based on messages coming from different individuals. I just do not have expertise ro understand.
W/o asking or waiting a day apart for each response
Really love the help from all and idea of saving $ ... but this may be beyond my capabilities... especially Vista Reinstall, New Hard Drive Install and File Re-installs etc etc.
One miss step and KAPOW !

 

[ilikefree]

OK we will be gentle with you,
Do you have any software that can burn an .ISO on your computer.
I recommend Image Burn.
First step is to install software that you can use to make boot discs with.


EDIT:I am not new at this and have done it many times.

 

[tahoeartisan]

I installed based on previous messages an ISO Burner LSoft Technologies that I burned the CBS file sent to Nierimo.
So Yes I have that on desktop.

 

[ilikefree]

Good that is first step done.
Have you transferred your files to another drive?