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03-22-2017 11:33 PM
the following message shows up when I start my laptop.
Recovery
your pc coudn't start properly. A required device isn't connected or can't be accessed.
error code: 0x0000225.
I haven't been given any backup recovery data when I purchased this device.
Anyone can help will be great support.
Thanks
03-22-2017 11:56 PM
Hi @SalSing,
Have you made any changes to your computer recently?
I would suggest you to follow the steps and check if it helps.
Method 1: Disconnect all external devices except mouse and keyboard and check if it helps.
Method 2: Perform Startup Repair from the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) and check if it helps.
a) Insert the Windows 7 installation disc into the disc drive, and then start the computer.
b) Press a key when the message indicating "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD …". appears.
c) Select a language, a time and currency, and a keyboard or input method, and then click Next.
d) Click Repair your computer.
e) In the System Recovery Options dialog box, choose the drive of your Windows installation and click Next.
f) At the System Recovery Options Dialog Box, click on Repair your computer.
g) Click the operating system that you want to repair, and then click Next.
h) In the System Recovery Options dialog box, click Startup Repair.
Refer the following link for more information:
What are the system recovery options in Windows 7
To know more about “Startup Repair” visit the following link:
Startup Repair frequently asked questions
Method 3: Use the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) to run System Restore and check if it helps.
a) Insert the Windows 7 installation disc into the disc drive, and then start the computer.
b) Press a key when the message indicating "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD …". appears.
c) Select a language, a time and currency, and a keyboard or input method, and then click Next.
d) Click Repair your computer.
e) In the System Recovery Options dialog box, choose the drive of your Windows installation and click Next
f) At the System Recovery Options Dialog Box, click on System Restore.
g) Follow the System Restore Wizard instruction as usual and choose the appropriate restore point.
h) Click Finish to restore the system.
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03-23-2017 12:10 AM
Welcome and Thank you for posting your query on HP Support Forum
According to the error message you have posted I suspect there could be a hardware issue with your Notebook
It could be possible that the Hard Drive on the Notebook could be corrupted or it might have bad sectors
Please perform the Steps as shown below:-
1. Please "Turn OFF" the Notebook
2. "Power ON" the Notebook and keep tapping the Escape Key during the start up to enter the Start-up Menu
3. Now here, Please select the BIOS option [F10] and under the Advanced or Diagnostic tab
4. You should find the facility to run tests on both the Hard Disk Drive and Memory
Note: Please perform these two tests and post back with the details of any error messages
Please click on the link shown below to find the steps involved in performing a Hard Drive Test
http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c00439024
http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c01443317
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