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How do I fix a boot process that broke because of a failed hard drive? (Windows 7)

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I used Windows XP for years, before I was able to get my hands on Windows 7 RC, which I bought a new HDD for, and setup to dual-boot. About a month ago, Windows XP started acting funny, and I thought the disk might be dying, so I started using Windows 7 all the time. Today I started the computer, a…

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You should be able to fix it by booting from the Win 7 DVD using these instructions http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/668-system-recovery-options.html and doing the startup repair. Edit: As we discovered later I should have said to unplug the dam…

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