Completion Code 2? Hard drive failure?

Hard Drive Issue.
Error Code Biohd3 issues can arise from a variety of computer errors usually originating from corrupt or missing registry files.

Other contributing factors could be ActiveX errors or malicious software such as malware and spyware.

These types of problems are the consequence of not properly maintaining your system.
If left unchecked these problems can result in critical system errors, freezes, and even a total system failure.


BIOHD-3 means the diagnostic program has encountered errors with the hard drive attached to port 3.

It appears that your hard drive is bad.
If you can get your PC to boot up then do so and get your data backup to external media if you already haven't done so.

You will need to use your HP recovery disks when you install the replacement hard drive.
If you don't have a set of the HP recovery disks then you will need to order a set from HP.
or
Restart your computer repeatedly tapping the f8 key to enter safe mode while the screen is black once in safe mode where the only things working will be your keyboard and mouse allowing you to attempt to repair your computer
Reboot the computerAs the computer is booting repeatadly press the F8 key as the computer is booting

If done properly the user should get to a screen similar to the below screen.

Select the option for Safe mode command prompt only
Windows Advanced Options Menu
Please select an option:
Safe Mode
Safe Mode with Networking
Safe Mode with Command Prompt
Enable Boot Logging
Enable VGA mode
Last Known Good Configuration (your most recent settings that worked)
Directory Services Restore Mode (Windows domain controllers only)
Debugging Mode
Start Windows Normally
Reboot
Return to OS Choices Menu

Use the up and down arrow keys to move the highlight to your choice
select the safe mode option
then run your antivirus if still cant get rid of the virus restart again

Use the up and down arrow keys to move the highlight to your choice.
select safe mode with networking download anti malware and microsoft security essentials

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/virus-malware.aspx?q=virus

anti virus and malware

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/products/security-essentialsonce you have your computer running or you could do this in safe mode

Press windows button and in the search type msconfig go to startup tab and uncheck those you dont want to start.

Scroll to the bottom toolbar bottom of screen right click you can select task manager applications also processes you will see whats running on your computer and ticking over you might still have a virus

If you see something running that you does not need to be running select end now then you might you might uninstall that particular program

and some unnecessary programs

you should also check leads from motherboard to hard drive for secure dust free connections

Click start control panel administrative tools computer management disk management right Click on your drive select properties click tools you should see click check now

click start tick in both boxes this will schedule to on restart
do not have any input while chkdsk utility is in progress any might damage your computer

also you might download and use this registry cleaner it is totally free to use
http://download.cnet.com/ccleaner/

then defragment your hard drive

adding more ram is the best way of speeding up a computer
If you're not sure if a module is right for your system use the

Crucial Memory Advisor tool for a list of guaranteed compatible modules

You should always ask for a guarantee on compatability before purchasing any ram and buy working pairs if possible.

you might have to many programs running at the same timeputting to much strain on the CPU
Try uninstalling a few unnecessary programs.

this should speed up your computer

or you might use the system restore to restore your system to an earlier time click start all programs accessories system tools you should see your system restore option if it is a hardware issue the system restore might not work Manual restore points that you specify with the System

Configuration utility Installation restore points that occur before you install a program or a service
you can use the system checkpoints or the installation restore points to restore your computer's settings to a date when it operated correctly.This may also help determine the cause of the configuration error.

To perform a system restore, follow these steps:
1.Click Start, click Run, type msconfig, and then click OK.

2.On the General tab, click Launch System Restore.

3.Select Restore my computer to an earlier time, and then click Next.

4.Calendar dates in bold are possible restore points. Click the most recent one to view system restore information.

5.Select a system checkpoint or an installation restore point, and then click Next.

6.Close all other programs.

7.To start the system restore, click Next.

8.Your computer restarts.
Repeat steps 1 through 8 until you fix your configuration issue.

You normally get an alpha numeric code with a blue screen, looks like (eg) 00000000xxxxxxx000eee34520e (or similar). If you can post this code, it might get you a more specific answer.

The problem is usually hardware related (but not always) if you get the code appearing and points to one of the following:

Hard drive failure
Ram failure

Before investigating these, diagnose for software related faults. Did you install a new component, or software driver? Sometimes these will cause the problem.

The fact it will not boot to safe mode does indicate that it may be that the windows installation is corrupted. You should first of all try a restore by booting the laptop from the installation CD or DVD.
When prompted, select repair and allow it to rebuild the OS. IF this works, then boot to safe mode and carry out a virus scan (to be on the safe side). I recommend downloading DR WEB CURE IT, and letting it do a full scan of the system.

If it still does not work, then you will need to reformat your hard drive and do a full installation of the OS.

If the laptop will not boot from the CD, OR you get a STOP code (see above), the problem is probably hardware related. Check by removing each RAM module in turn and seeing if it boots to check if one of the Ram modules is failing.

After that, suspect the hard drive may be dying, (extreme case scenario), replace and try to install windows from the installation CD on the new drive

Power on Laptop & Click F8 Button then Safe Mode Menu Visible Select "Disable Restart After System Failure" Then U Wacth And Reply Error Msg And Error Code Fully.
Best Of Luck

You may have some malfunctioning hardware. When the computer boots up and you see the compaq screen, you should be able to perform hardware diagnostics by pressing one of the F keys. Look in the bottom right hand corner. My guess is going to be malfunctioning hard drive, especially since the computer is a bit "older" and age is rough on laptop hard drives.
I believe the key for diags is F9

One bad lead can cause a computer to continue on a cycle or to shutdown or fail to detect your hard drive

Test all leads that attach to your hard drive including electrical extensions,IDE,SATA

the leads from your ((motherboard to your hard drive)) make sure they have a secure connection and are not faulty or just replace them there probably old and faulty
make sure all leads that are attached to your drives dvd\cd 3 1/2 inch floppy have secure connections and are not faulty even the electic extensions or just replace them they are probably old and faulty a computer needs its connections to have an end so any faulty leads will end up with a computer error

hope this helps
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Hold the power button in for 10 to 15 seconds for hard shut down if that doesn't work unplug power for about 5 minutes then plug power back in and see what happens

Try HP Support & Drivers post back.


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If you are getting format errors on the hard drive, the most likely failure point is the HDD itself. If you have tried a known good hard drive, then next item I'd suspect would be the system RAM

This generally indicates that a sector in the hard drive has failed, and the hard drive will need to be replaced. With a bad sector the drive reads to the point of the bad sector and past the bad sector, but can't put the info together, so it tries to boot, but can't. Unfortunately, your only option is replacing the hard drive.

go to the bios pressing F10. Click on the configuration> and then disable the ( Sata Native Mode). THis should work. Try it.