Cannot load Windows after Using Disk Sanitizer

[nycgeekgirl]

Cluttered HP EliteBook 6930P; needed to clean-up, and used Administrator Tools/Utilities/Disk Sanitizer.  No problem, until when I attempted to load windows using CD  -- after loading all drivers, starting Windows -- get bluescreen error message:

"Check your hard drive to make sure it is properly configured and terminated.  Run CHKDSK /F to check for hard drive corruption, and then restart your computer."

I ran system diagnostics, and all tests pass:  Start-up, Run-In and Hard Disk.

How can I re-load operating system?  Failing that, how can I get to the DOS prompt to even try to run CHKDSK/F?  Help!

[AttackofZaq]

Hello nycgeekgirl.  I understand you're unable to boot into Windows.

What version of Windows are you running?  I am going to assume you're using Windows 7.

You can use another computer to create a Windows 7 repair disc by following these instructions.  This should give you access to the recovery console.  You may also want to run the "sfc /scannow" command to ensure that your system files are intact.

If you're not unable to resolve the issue through this means you may want to consider performing a recovery.  However, keep in mind that all of your data will be lost if you haven't previously backed it up.  This document covers the recovery process.

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Let me know if you have any questions.  Have a great day.

[nycgeekgirl]

Thanks so much!!  Yes, I was able to create the recovery disk from another PC; windows loads, get to the language prompt just as you said.

Where I am stumped is that since the operating system is not listed on the screen following the language prompt, I have to select where I want the drivers, etc. loaded.  First option is out since no operating system is listed; it also says to select "Load Drivers" and then install drivers for your hard disks.  By selecting Load Drivers, I do go to the CD but don't know which file to select.  I assume that it might be under xx-US, but even then several files are listed. The other option "Restore  "Restore your computer using a system image that you created earlier" goes to another screen that lists options that do not help.

Next steps?

[CherylG]

Hi nycgeekgirl

You  need to reinstall Windows after wiping the hard drive with disk sanitizer is how I understand your query. But after reinstalling you get a BSOD?  I don't think the System Repair cd is going to help with that since you don't have an OS installed at present.

[nycgeekgirl]

Disk sanitizer appears to have wiped out the operation system.  However, when I simply try to load it via CD-ROM, the system cannot find the executible.