Bootcamp cannot start windows

I have a 2009 macbook pro 15'' with Mountain Lion 10.8.2 and Bootcamp 5.0, and recently have been having problems using bootcamp. From a few years now, I have Windows 7 installed with Bootcamp and never had any problems until now. I can start the computer in OS X with no problems, but when I restart and press the option key and it lets me choose between Macintosh HD, Windows and some recovery thing. The problem is: no matter which option I choose it always boots on Macintosh HD. I tried rebooting several times and it keeps happening the same. Any ideas?

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It's possible that your hard drive is damaged. Hold Command and R keys while your computer is starting to start into OS X Recovery. Then, open Disk Utility, choose the hard drive at the top of the sidebar and look at the bottom of the window, so search for the SMART status. What does it say?
If it has failed, make a backup of your data and get a new hard drive. You can use any 9.5 mm 2'5" SATA hard drive with your computer. You can find some at OWC > http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/hard-drives/2.5-Notebook/

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hey
first i must say my englisch is not the best ;)
But i hope u undersrand my problem and can help me plz
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I cannot use a virtual machine because my exam software that I use for school will not start up when using a virtual machine.
It requires DirectX 9? Huh?
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Originally posted by REILLY875
Do NOT try the 250 Watt PSU!!, As "Wonk" said if you happen to Blow it, the PSU will most likely Take out the Mo-Bo with it! And maybe the CPU to, due to the Voltage Spike you would get ...I would not put to much Credence into the fact that as of now the +12V and the +3.3V Rails are reading a little low,(I say this because it is indeed a ANTEC), as this could be the Monitoring Hardware, or the Software that might be reading wrong....If I where you I would First set the Memory Timings Manually to 3-4-4-7-8, And up the DRAM (VDIMM) Voltage to 2.7 Volts, and if it still wont Load, I would Definitly try a different DIMM Slot, and Rince and Repeat .....If you dont mind me asking , Why are you running with just 1 Module?....Is it on purpose or are you saving up for More?................Sean REILLY875
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