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The thread discusses a user's ongoing issue with their PC failing to locate the proper boot device, resulting in repeated reboot prompts and problems accessing their main C: drive. The user has tried troubleshooting methods like using Disk Management and attempting to initialize disks, but they encounter errors and uncertainty about disk identification and drive letters. Other contributors offer explanations about drive assignment and advise caution regarding disk initialization, while the original poster seeks guidance on how to accurately identify and resolve the issue.
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When i start the pc i get reboot & select proper boot device , which has been happening quite often lately . I restart and keep the sata cable in to help i load , it works today all i get is reboot & select proper boot device . I tried my other hard drive which s where i am now , i tried restarting and going into settings a few times my main c:drive isn't listing in settings .
 

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If it won't initialize in Windows or stay initialized I would suspect there is a physical problem with the disk. You can search "hard drive DFT software" and download any number of them to test the disk.
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ST10000VN004 is a stupid name for a hard drive , it was bound to fail with a name like that . I,v never bought a hard drive for the make , usually ( that drive i went for size ) i pick the cheapest .
 

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I,v had two attempts to fix a valuable hard drive , and your gonna put it down as a bad hard drive . Its a tough school this .
 

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It's not possible to just "start over" with a defective disk. If it was defective enough to corrupt the first time, then even if it successfully clears, it will quickly corrupt again. Some of the files may be fixed, but there is no way to fix the HDD itself. Nothing I can say will make an HDD with I/O Device Errors not bad. This is what warranty is for. Was it purchased less than 3 years ago? If so, it should be within warranty.
 

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I had a similar problem when Windows discovered hard drive problems. At first I used built-in tools, but it didn't work 100%. Then I decided to use third-party software.
 

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I,v been off this site for quite a while , when i try to find this windows help forum . I usually find it this time after umteen attempts i still coundn't find it on my email add i can see if someone,s replied to a thread , this i clicked reply to that and it brought me to the proper website .
 

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