Bios does not recognize HDD

[Hans1900]

Windows just froze so I restarted my computer and now Bios does not recognize HDD, so when I reset the Bios it now recognizes the HDD but then it only works for like 40 mins the it freezes again. same thing happens, could I have corrupted software.

[lcoughey]

While you can, get a full backup of your data. If you run into issues backing up the files, don't fight with it and seek the assistance of a data recovery professional, assuming that your data has value to you.

[HaQue]

Windows just froze so I restarted my computer and now Bios does not recognize HDD, so when I reset the Bios it now recognizes the HDD but then it only works for like 40 mins the it freezes again. same thing happens, could I have corrupted software.

As Luke said, try and get a full backup while you can, so you don't lose everything while you see if it is fixable.

as for could you have corrupted software... well that's a pretty vague question, and not really an easy one.

You cant assume HDD fault just yet. Anything is possible right now.

I think an image of your drive would be a good idea, as it should take less than 40 Mins, though you don't give any details of the drive to know for sure.

Software such as "Partition find and mount", Clonezilla, dd, and many others can do it.

It could also be in no particular order:

capacitors on the mainboard - check the large power supply filer ones near the CPU for bulging.
capacitors in the power suppy - harder to check but can swap supplies to see if it fixes issue
corrupt windows
corrupt drivers/software
malware
Faulty RAM other hardware such as VGA card or any other part of the system
and yes, HDD issue

an easy way to test the actual PC, if you have the resources, and not kill your data, is to take out your Original HDD, put in any known good one(doesn't matter about the size) and install windows and give the PC a workout. If well after the usual crash time, at least triple the normal time, preferably giving it a thorough test it is running solid, then you can blame the HDD.

after you have data, start the troubleshoot process, or send it to a pro

[Hans1900]

Windows just froze so I restarted my computer and now Bios does not recognize HDD, so when I reset the Bios it now recognizes the HDD but then it only works for like 40 mins the it freezes again. same thing happens, could I have corrupted software.

As Luke said, try and get a full backup while you can, so you don't lose everything while you see if it is fixable.

as for could you have corrupted software... well that's a pretty vague question, and not really an easy one.

You cant assume HDD fault just yet. Anything is possible right now.

I think an image of your drive would be a good idea, as it should take less than 40 Mins, though you don't give any details of the drive to know for sure.

Software such as "Partition find and mount", Clonezilla, dd, and many others can do it.

It could also be in no particular order:

capacitors on the mainboard - check the large power supply filer ones near the CPU for bulging.
capacitors in the power suppy - harder to check but can swap supplies to see if it fixes issue
corrupt windows
corrupt drivers/software
malware
Faulty RAM other hardware such as VGA card or any other part of the system
and yes, HDD issue

an easy way to test the actual PC, if you have the resources, and not kill your data, is to take out your Original HDD, put in any known good one(doesn't matter about the size) and install windows and give the PC a workout. If well after the usual crash time, at least triple the normal time, preferably giving it a thorough test it is running solid, then you can blame the HDD.

after you have data, start the troubleshoot process, or send it to a pro

I have another HDD installed with Windows and the computer works just fine, yes the drive is partitioned @ 400gb the drive is a 1tb drive my first one that i bought I have other TB drives 2-1tb 1-1.5tb can I just install a new HDD use this windows and copy all info from that HDD on to the new one I have music making software on it and it takes like almost 12 hrs. to install it all (music software size around 300gb) but there are pieces i have to add one by one and that takes like 3 days it a pain to do but in the end it's worth it for my music production.

[HaQue]

I have another HDD installed with Windows and the computer works just fine, yes the drive is partitioned @ 400gb the drive is a 1tb drive my first one that i bought I have other TB drives 2-1tb 1-1.5tb can I just install a new HDD use this windows and copy all info from that HDD on to the new one I have music making software on it and it takes like almost 12 hrs. to install it all (music software size around 300gb) but there are pieces i have to add one by one and that takes like 3 days it a pain to do but in the end it's worth it for my music production.

Hi,
Lets see if I can decipher this huge run-on sentence

So if you want to replace the drive, you cant just copy the windows from one to the other. What you need to do is take an image of the drive, or just the partition, and re-image the new hard disk. For ease, if you have a drive the same size, just take an image of the whole drive and re-image the new one. That should boot as normal. It may shift the issue to the new one if it is a software only problem.

I understand your hesitation to re-install, I have played around with Cubase and add-ons many times and the associated "getting things to work" are seldom easily reproduced! This type of software is just as hard to get working as it is to actually use sometimes.

NOTE - under no circumstances should you do anything to the original disk until you are doubly CERTAIN the new disk is working properly. I have seen many "I thought the new disk was working fine and I formatted the old one, now Ive lost everything" scenarios.

no matter what, I would be taking an image of the drive so you at least have your data.

clonezilla has a bootable CD allowing you to take an image of a drive and send it to a second drive. Many others out there