First off, I'd like to state how I did this:
I have the HDD (1TB, with 3 partitions) within my Desktop, running on a SATA cable (6Gb/s)
The SSHD (2TB with 8GB SSD built in) I have outside my desktop in an external case (USB3.0 cable)
Started Norton Ghost to ghost the HDD to the SSHD. Said everything worked just fine. Went to reboot, and BAM, nothing starts.
Hi everyone, I could use some help. Recently I noticed that my HDD was failing, so I went ahead and bought a brand new 2TB SSHD for my desktop. After doing some research, I discovered that I would need to 'ghost' my HDD to my new SSHD in order to transfer all information, bootloader, and everything else. However, after using Norton Ghost, when trying to boot from the new SSHD, it automatically goes into "Preparing Automatic Repair". On the original HDD, I get the same thing. Now, out of curiosity, I decided to try and start off my W8 DVD and repair the boot process by running (in a command prompt) "bootrec.exe /fixmbr" and "bootrec.exe /fixboot" commands. Now the SSHD, when trying to boot from it, just gives me a blinking indicator that the system does when loading something, but nothing ever comes up.
I am willing to re-install Windows 8 if it means I can work on my desktop again... as of right now I'm just posting from my laptop, which isn't the best around, and I have a lot of work I need to get done from the desktop HDD. The laptop can do certain things, such as run EasyBCD to try and repair the SSHD's boot system, but I tried that and nothing worked. (if you didn't read above, the SSHD is in an external enclosure to a USB3.0 cable). Since I have everything still on the original drive, should I just simply wipe the SSHD, install Windows 8 again, then copy over my personal data? I don't care if I lose my settings, but if I don't have to, that's fine too
Thanks in advance,
~123386761
PS: If you have any questions, I'll be VERY GLAD TO HELP!!
HDD- PM-ST31000524AS
SSHD- ST2000DX 001-1CM164
I have the HDD (1TB, with 3 partitions) within my Desktop, running on a SATA cable (6Gb/s)
The SSHD (2TB with 8GB SSD built in) I have outside my desktop in an external case (USB3.0 cable)
Started Norton Ghost to ghost the HDD to the SSHD. Said everything worked just fine. Went to reboot, and BAM, nothing starts.
Hi everyone, I could use some help. Recently I noticed that my HDD was failing, so I went ahead and bought a brand new 2TB SSHD for my desktop. After doing some research, I discovered that I would need to 'ghost' my HDD to my new SSHD in order to transfer all information, bootloader, and everything else. However, after using Norton Ghost, when trying to boot from the new SSHD, it automatically goes into "Preparing Automatic Repair". On the original HDD, I get the same thing. Now, out of curiosity, I decided to try and start off my W8 DVD and repair the boot process by running (in a command prompt) "bootrec.exe /fixmbr" and "bootrec.exe /fixboot" commands. Now the SSHD, when trying to boot from it, just gives me a blinking indicator that the system does when loading something, but nothing ever comes up.
I am willing to re-install Windows 8 if it means I can work on my desktop again... as of right now I'm just posting from my laptop, which isn't the best around, and I have a lot of work I need to get done from the desktop HDD. The laptop can do certain things, such as run EasyBCD to try and repair the SSHD's boot system, but I tried that and nothing worked. (if you didn't read above, the SSHD is in an external enclosure to a USB3.0 cable). Since I have everything still on the original drive, should I just simply wipe the SSHD, install Windows 8 again, then copy over my personal data? I don't care if I lose my settings, but if I don't have to, that's fine too
Thanks in advance,
~123386761
PS: If you have any questions, I'll be VERY GLAD TO HELP!!
HDD- PM-ST31000524AS
SSHD- ST2000DX 001-1CM164
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My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 8.1
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- System Manufacturer/Model
- Home-made
- CPU
- AMD Phenom x6 @ 2.66GHz
- Motherboard
- Biostar A870U3
- Memory
- Patriot Gamer 2 Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM
- Graphics Card(s)
- NVIDIA GTX 550 Ti
- Sound Card
- Realtek ALC662 6-Channel HD Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dell IN1910N
- Screen Resolution
- 1366x768
- Hard Drives
- Seagate Barracuda ST31000524AS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
- PSU
- CORSAIR Builder Series CX430 V2 (CMPSU-430CXV2) 430W ATX12V v2.3 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power
- Case
- RAIDMAX Tornado ATX-238WR Black / Red SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
- Cooling
- XIGMATEK Gaia SD1283 120mm Long Life Bearing CPU Cooler
- Keyboard
- Dell [well it came w/ a Dell Dimension >_>]
- Mouse
- Logitech G700 Wire(less) Desktop Mouse
- Internet Speed
- D-24.32Mb/s; U-4.34Mb/s
- Browser
- Google Chrome
- Antivirus
- AVG
- Other Info
- This is a home-built desktop I made [don't criticize... I was on a budget and I'm only 17 :P]