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Question posted by forrunner99 on July 8th, 2011

'error Loading Operating System'

Is this a result of the HD being bad/not working properly? "error loading operating system" How do I resolve this issue? My desk top: Compaq Presario 4112, 120mhz, 288800-006, 80 GB HD Western Digital - Caviar AC22000-00LA Thanks Dwayne  

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Answer #1: Posted by Tefik on July 9th, 2011 2:17 PM
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Without first-hand analisys, I would have to say this is most likely HDD failure. Replacing the drive is less costly than most computer hardware failures and you have the possible chance of improving storage space and speed. An extra drive is never bad.

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User Manual (pdf) - Page 1

Western Digital EIDE Hard Drive Installation Guide
User Manual (pdf) - Page 2

.../03 No license is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Other marks may result from its use . nor for its use ; Western Digital reserves the right to other rights of third parties which may be accurate and reliable. Western Digital EIDE Hard Drive Installation Guide Information furnished by Western Digital is assumed by implication or otherwise...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 5

...Operating System Requirements ! WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 1 Before Getting Started Thank you for hard drives greater than 137 GB Macintosh ! Mounting screws and jumper shunt ! Operating..., visit our Web site at www.westerndigital.com. Western Digital EIDE hard drive ! IDE interface cable (40-pin, 80-conductor) ! Computer system manual ! Windows XP Service...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 6

... WMxxx 000 xxxx DCM: XXMXDXLSX:/XWM:DWXMXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Western Digital EIDE Hard Drive BEFORE GETTING STARTED - 2 WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Unpacking and Handling Procedures Western Digital hard drives are precision instruments and should be handled with the hard drive or circuit board components. ! Your hard drive is required for reference. Your warranty will...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 7

... or any hardware installation, protect your data by wearing a grounding strap. 1. Unplug the power cord. 3. Most operating systems include a backup utility. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Register Your Drive Take advantage of your new hard drive online at https://www.wdc.com/products/registration. BEFORE GETTING STARTED - 3 Power off the computer. 2. Refer to...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 8

... 40-pin, 80-conductor IDE connector on the drive. Set the Jumpers Jumper settings are uncertain, use the Master/Slave or Single configuration. The default jumper setting for the jumper block diagram. For instructions, see page 10. If your kit). WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 2 Install the Hard Drive IMPORTANT - Installing Your New Western Digital Hard Drive as...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 13

... from one drive to assist with hard drive installation, management, and diagnostics. Partition and format an installed hard drive; Follow the directions as prompted. The Data Lifeguard Tools software is also available at support.wdc.com/download. Hard Drive Information - WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 3 Data Lifeguard Tools v11.0 Western Digital provides Data...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 15

... and boot from the setup menu. 3. a) If using the Windows version, the CD autoruns on Set Up Your Hard Drive from the list of your CD-ROM drive. For instructions on installing hard drives larger than 137 GB, see page 17. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Set Up Your Hard Drive This section contains instructions for all of available options.
User Manual (pdf) - Page 16

...partition. After setting the partitions, click Next. 7. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Note: Data Lifeguard will be selected). 5....12 Caution: All existing data on your operating system limitations. Your hard drive is now ready to set up your setup... on installing hard drives larger than 137 GB, see page 17. The next screen outlines your new hard drive. Click Erase...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 17

... installation CD and restart the system. Your Western Digital hard drive is now ready to close or exit. 9. DATA LIFEGUARD TOOLS V11.0 - 13 c) If an operating system has already been installed, restart the system. 10. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 8. Remove the Data Lifeguard Tools CD from the CD-ROM drive and choose from the following options: a) If...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 19

...WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 5. If you must first click Delete to change advanced options and check Custom Partition. 6. If the drive...new hard drive. Data Lifeguard Tools is automatically partitioned to 137 GB based on the hard drive....drive as an additional device. Caution: Continuing will erase all existing data on your operating system limitations. Your hard drive...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 21

... or system manufacturer for the full capacity of drives larger than 137 GB: ! WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Install a Drive Larger than 137 GB To access the full capacity of a drive larger than 137 GB. Choose the steps according to connecting the hard drive. Caution: Formatting a drive past the 137 GB barrier on your operating system. You can purchase an Ultra ATA...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 22

...Dynamic Drive Overlay (DDO) will appear warning you that overcomes your system's BIOS limitations to exit the software and begin using your Installation Type. DDO is larger than 137 GB....V11.0 - 18 Select the drive that you are setting up is a device driver that the drive you want to format or partition and click Next. 6. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 5. Choose your ...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 23

... computer to replace your existing bootable hard drive with a newer, faster hard drive. 1. Insert the Data Lifeguard Tools CD into your new Western Digital hard drive. Select Drive-to easily access the folder or files on Browse to -Drive Copy from one drive to display the results summary. You can click on both hard drives. Click Done to begin drive copy. This feature is complete...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 25

..., you will be installed in that the Ultra ATA drivers have been properly installed prior to connecting the hard drive. IMPORTANT: For detailed setup and installation instructions specific to your Macintosh system, refer to your new Western Digital hard drive. Install the Hard Drive Less than 137 GB as Master (Master ID=0, Slave ID=1). Cable Select is already designated as...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 26

...: ! Hard Drive Formatting Issues (Windows 95/98/Me) ! Western Digital Service and Support Operating System and BIOS Limitations Computer operating systems and system BIOSs have limitations related to page 4 for the IDE/ATA interface uses 28-bit addressing that cannot recognize more than 32 GB. Creating multiple partitions less than 137 GB will allow proper functionality. 32 GB Barrier...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 27

.... Contact your system BIOS supports 8.4 GB or larger hard drives. Windows 2000 ! WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 2. Follow the setup instructions for your drive. 8.4 GB Barrier There is difficult to access the full capacity of 8.4 GB and larger hard drives, your system BIOS must support extended BIOS functions, and your operating system must recognize extended BIOS functions...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 28

... the directions in Windows: Windows XP 1. Install an Additional Hard Drive in the installation prompt. If necessary, refer to your operating system manual. Click the Start button and point to the Windows XP or 2000 Installation CD. 2. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Alternate Instructions for Installing a Drive (Windows XP/2000) If you experience any difficulties using...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 29

... reports errors on hard drives larger than 32 GB. Note: Cable Select cannot be used when alternative jumpers are selected. Q263045* ! WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Hard Drive Formatting Issues with Windows 95/98/Me For 32 GB drives and larger, several limitations with the Windows operating system programs have difficulty detecting large capacity hard drives. Q243450...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 31

... the Data Lifeguard Diagnostic Tool from the drive. What happened? Western Digital's Online Store at support.wdc.com to partition and format the drive, no difference, the drive has most likely experienced some possible solutions: 1. Why? For example, if the drive is 80 GB, the capacity is used , the capacity of the hard drive can be needed to our product...

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