Why does hard drive take over if i'm trying to reinstall my system after a startup failure. the system will not let me boot from my internal or external drive..can you help ...error code ocxoooooof

SOURCE: hard drive controller

These can be fun and Hdd/IDE/SATA Controllers on Desktops are different than laptops.. Embedded controller chips as well as the Northbridge/Southbridge chips are integrated to everything else and its a nightmare to track down period. (Ive had to replace Integrated Modem chips to cure a Boot or BSOD error that states the Video Adapter needs to be changed) ..(Generally due to Power surge or other).. You are on the right track however and I'd just suggest running Memtest of the Knoppix to start be4 I can say other. Is there Shared or dedicated RAM for the GPU on this one? They manned both ways depending on the specific board revision..

Talk soon, Ken
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SOURCE: HP dv1000 drive failure

maybe...send me an email from my profile

SOURCE: i can't boot from external usb dvd/cd drive

please try to remove the connection between motherboard and vd/dvd drive.

then perform the previous steps.

SOURCE: hp pavilion dv5000 hard drive problems

It is rare that you get notice of impending harddrive failure so heed the warning now. If it were me, I would back up all files to an external drive, and better yet, use a program such as Norton Ghost or Acronis and make a drive image. That way you can blow the image back on a new drve and be up and running right away. The alternative is to back up docs, pics, etc and reload every program including operating system, which is very time consuming.

SOURCE: my hp evo n610c will

The hard disk has died. Replace it.