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Certain programs lock my computer.

Danny Bui said:
No. While that method would copy over all your files, it would not copy over the MBR and other hidden files needed to boot an OS.

No, what you want to do is called "cloning". You use the cloning software to clone your old drive to another drive. Then remove the old drive or set the new drive as the new boot drive. And voila! Your system just the way it was before the stability issues.

Luckily for you, such cloning software is free:
http://support.wdc.com/product/downloaddetail.asp
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I downloaded that tool, and it starts just fine, thank you. But will it guide me through everything? Will I have any data loss? Would I need a DVD drive plugged in? I only have two sata wires currently, so I would unplug the DVD drive one, and connect the new HDD to it for transfer.
 
mgear said:
I downloaded that tool, and it starts just fine, thank you. But will it guide me through everything? Will I have any data loss? Would I need a DVD drive plugged in? I only have two sata wires currently, so I would unplug the DVD drive one, and connect the new HDD to it for transfer.
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It's fairly straightforward process. Unless you can't read or comprehend simple instructions, you shouldn't have any problems with it.

No chance of data loss unless your old hard drive dies at that moment. You don't need a DVD drive unless you're backing up to DVD. Since you're not, go ahead and unplug the DVD and plug in the new HDD.
 
Danny Bui said:
It's fairly straightforward process. Unless you can't read or comprehend simple instructions, you shouldn't have any problems with it.

No chance of data loss unless your old hard drive dies at that moment. You don't need a DVD drive unless you're backing up to DVD. Since you're not, go ahead and unplug the DVD and plug in the new HDD.
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Thanks for your help, and everyone else that helped in this thread. I will bump the thread to post results once I purchase a new HDD. Lets hope this works.
 
mgear said:
Thanks for your help, and everyone else that helped in this thread. I will bump the thread to post results once I purchase a new HDD. Lets hope this works.
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Oh, I know this is a sorta large bump, but I said I would do it once I got my new HDD I would bump it. Well, I got it from a friendly UPS guy, and I just installed it. Using the Acronis True Image worked flawlessly, and I am up and running on my new HDD as I type. Thanks for all of your help.
:)
 
If it passes all those hardware tests outside of your OS, then yes, the problem could be with windows. Try doing a fresh install, or even just a repair installation. Also, did you buy a UPS? Your new drive isn't loud, is it?
 
enginurd said:
If it passes all those hardware tests outside of your OS, then yes, the problem could be with windows. Try doing a fresh install, or even just a repair installation. Also, did you buy a UPS? Your new drive isn't loud, is it?
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I can't afford a UPS right now, my dad randomly gave me 100 dollars, I bought a 70 dollar drive, and I gave the rest to my mother.
The new drive isn't loud at all.
Also, how do I do a repair installation? I don't have a Vista disk, as my computer was, at one time, a pre-built.
 
A repair install with vista, its a bit tricky. As for the disc, you can download the ISO online from wherever you like, but you'll need to slipstream the latest updates in, assuming your current OS does not have them installed. Use VLite to create the new ISO with the installation files + updates. When you install, proceed as an upgrade, and it should do an in-place upgrade of your current installation.
 
enginurd said:
A repair install with vista, its a bit tricky. As for the disc, you can download the ISO online from wherever you like, but you'll need to slipstream the latest updates in, assuming your current OS does not have them installed. Use VLite to create the new ISO with the installation files + updates. When you install, proceed as an upgrade, and it should do an in-place upgrade of your current installation.
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My OS is up to date, but with the repair installation, would it have a risk of deleting my stuff?
 
The upgrade method I described is an in-place upgrade, meant to leave all your files and program installations in-tact. The risk of data loss is always around, since HDD's just die out of the blue. :p So its always a good idea to have a backup of your data.
 
enginurd said:
The upgrade method I described is an in-place upgrade, meant to leave all your files and program installations in-tact. The risk of data loss is always around, since HDD's just die out of the blue. :p So its always a good idea to have a backup of your data.
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I've heard Microsoft will send you a disc if you pay for shipping, and list your key. Is that true?
 
Ok, sorry about the bump once again, but I may have found the culprit.
According to "sfc /verifyonly" it made a list of corrupt things on my computer, it formed two log files, one 41.3 MB, and the other 83.4...
Also, this is really weird, do text file compress really good or something?
Download (rar format)
 
Ok, I have found out that this is not caused by drivers, or anything that I have manually installed onto my computer. The programs still lock in Safe-Mode. Which does that rule out any software errors?
 
mgear said:
Ok, I have found out that this is not caused by drivers, or anything that I have manually installed onto my computer. The programs still lock in Safe-Mode. Which does that rule out any software errors?
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Try a different hard drive now.
 
mgear said:
I'm using the new HDD, and the only extra Sata drive I have, is the one that is broken.
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I should really read through a thread first....

Anyway, what you've said so far still doesn't exactly rule out a software issue. Did you ever reinstall the OS? Or even a repair installation?
 
Danny Bui said:
I should really read through a thread first....

Anyway, what you've said so far still doesn't exactly rule out a software issue. Did you ever reinstall the OS? Or even a repair installation?
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I don't have enough money to buy another OS, or to even buy a DVD to burn a Vista copy, and then use my current, legal key on it.
Would MS or Gateway send me a repair disk?
 
Looks fine to me. Sell the old parts to help offset the price of the new parts. Sorry, I'm too lazy to re-read the whole thread, so I'm not sure if my advice on selling the parts is good, nor if its the best idea to buy that board. But as far as that board goes, it looks fine to me.
 
When Danny said try a different OS, he didn't mean for you to buy another OS. You can try Vista for free, even windows 7, all you need is the ISO/disc/installation files. Also, there are other free OS options out there, namely Linux distros. Another thing to try is BartPE.

If your system makes it through 15+ memtest passes, does not error or artifact during a FurMark loop of 12hrs, and can last 24hrs in Prime95 blend test, then I doubt its a hardware issue at all.
 
I just received Windows 7 in the mail. I'm backing up all my personal files, and such, then installing.
 
I'm on Windows 7 right now. I'm scared to see if programs lock my computer...
 
Anyways, reinstalling Windows did fix it. So it must have been a corrupt install, or something else.
 
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