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Hard drive failure, Windows reinstallation

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Aurelien13340 Posted messages 74 Status Member -  
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Hello everyone.
I have an all-in-one Lenovo PC with Windows 8. The hard drive has damaged partitions, I've tried everything but nothing works.
Anyway, I want to replace the hard drive in this PC, can someone guide me?
I suppose I need to install the Windows 8 ISO file on a USB stick and go through the BIOS? I don't think it's that simple, that's why I need help.

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    Malekal_morte- Posted messages 178136 Registration date   Status Moderator, Security Contributor Last intervention   24 712
     
    Hello,

    yes with a USB key,

    Follow this tutorial that explains how to install Windows 8: how to install Windows 8.
    All the steps are provided from A to Z with tips at the end to secure Windows 8.

    The steps are basically:
    • Download the Windows 8 installation ISO: https://www.microsoft.com/fr-fr/software-download/windows8
    • Prepare an installation medium on a USB key or DVD.
    • Boot from it by changing the boot sequence and indicating the USB key or DVD: How to boot the computer from a USB key
    • Let yourself be guided to install Windows 8.
    • During the partition phase, create the main partition and format it.
    • Proceed with the installation on this main partition.
    • Format it and follow the instructions and the tutorial to reinstall Windows 8.


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    1. Aurelien13340 Posted messages 74 Status Member
       
      Good evening and thank you.
      Here is what I did
      I didn't modify my hard drive since it seems to be good...
      I downloaded Rufus and the ISO file, accessed the Windows installation interface and tried to repair Windows but it doesn't work. I took photos of the BIOS settings and the Windows message:
      Do you have the solution? Should I format my hard drive and do the same thing again? The Windows key is, I believe, recorded somewhere in the PC
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    2. Aurelien13340 Posted messages 74 Status Member
       
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    5. Aurelien13340 Posted messages 74 Status Member
       
      Great, thanks. I'll try all of that tomorrow,
      Thanks again, have a great evening.
      I'll update you tomorrow night.
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  2. jfmimi Posted messages 13734 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   1 929
     
    Hello
    before changing the hard drive
    test the hard drive with "crystal disk info "
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    1. Aurelien13340 Posted messages 74 Status Member
       
      Hello, and thank you
      I just tested it and it is correct, in fact I suspect a problem because when starting on its original PC I have 2 messages: "lenovo service partition has been destroyed" and "unable to display the script file..;"
      So I tried partition restoration software, booting from the BIOS but nothing worked.
      That's why I want to reinstall everything.
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      1. jfmimi Posted messages 13734 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   1 929 > Aurelien13340 Posted messages 74 Status Member
         
        So the best way is to go through "diskpart" to reset it to zero.
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    2. Aurelien13340 Posted messages 74 Status Member
       
      Yes, but after?
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      1. jfmimi Posted messages 13734 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   1 929 > Aurelien13340 Posted messages 74 Status Member
         
        If you repartition and format it with diskpart
        then after
        reinstalling Windows on your blank disk
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  3. vieu bison boiteu Posted messages 44334 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   Ambassadeur 3 591
     
    Hello Aurelien13340 
     I suppose you need to install the Windows 8 ISO file on a USB drive

    yes
    see you later
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    no link on the web page in English, I already steal enough by myself
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