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Pavellion g4 1121tx
Microsoft Windows 7 (64-bit)
Hello,
I'm not able to start my windows because it's showing a missing or corrupted file: windows \system32\winload.exe. And saying that it might be caused by a recent hardware or software change. I tried to reinstall windows 7 but after a few seconds of loading files it goes back to same page showing error. Thanks,
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@baka_grv

 

Filesystem corruption like this can be an early indicator of a failing hard drive, especially if this is the original drive that came with Win7 preinstalled all those years ago.

 

If your PC is new enough to support UEFI, you can use these steps to test the hard drive: http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c00439024
 
If not, you have to follow these steps:
1) Press Esc key repeatedly, several times a second, while rebooting the laptop. Do NOT hold the key down, just press it over and over.
2) Eventually, you will see an HP Startup Menu -- that will look similar to the image below ...
 

HP Startup Menu.jpg
 
3) press the Function key for testing the hard drive (usually F2) and let it run.
 
Please report back the test results.



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Test result failed 301 error
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I purchased my laptop 8 years ago so its battery is dead and it shows hard disk error when it starts. And the error is caused by missing or corrupted files in registry I guess can you please suggest solutions.
Thanks for replying,
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images (1).pngthis is the error I'm seeing when I try to recover windows or reinstall it 

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