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02-26-2017 12:51 AM
Your PC did not start correctly
Press Restart to restart your PC, which can sometimes fix the problem. You can also press advance option.
After clicking on troubleshoot option
I can see blue screen with error 0xc000007b.
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02-26-2017 04:22 AM
Hard drive has failed.
You've to replace it with a new one of similar form factor.
2.5 inch SATA HDD/SSD
If you're within warranty, HP would replace it free of cost.
http://support.hp.com/us-en/checkwarranty
Contact HP :
http://www8.hp.com/us/en/contact-hp/ww-phone-assist.html
Use the installation media to reinstall Windows after replacement of HDD.
Manual: Page 42, 43 - replacement instructions
http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c04653884
Regards
Visruth
02-26-2017 03:50 AM - edited 02-26-2017 03:51 AM
Hi,
Tap away F2 key as you power on laptop, do extensive hard drive and memory tests. Let it finish.
How did you install Windows 8.1 in this notebook that came with no Windows OS from factory?
Have you backed up your data?
Please repair install Windows 8.1 using installation media: https://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/26095-repair-install-windows-8-a.html
Regards
Visruth
02-26-2017 04:22 AM
Hard drive has failed.
You've to replace it with a new one of similar form factor.
2.5 inch SATA HDD/SSD
If you're within warranty, HP would replace it free of cost.
http://support.hp.com/us-en/checkwarranty
Contact HP :
http://www8.hp.com/us/en/contact-hp/ww-phone-assist.html
Use the installation media to reinstall Windows after replacement of HDD.
Manual: Page 42, 43 - replacement instructions
http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c04653884
Regards
Visruth