Satellite A660-158 - Can't start Windows

Toshiba Satellite A660-158
I bought a laptop Toshiba Satellite A660-158. He served me less than a week. I think it's the broken hard drive.
My problem:
Once I start the computer, it booted and worked for a while, but suddenly there was an error reading that I didn't have time. Computer was restarted. And does not load ... Before the boot mode does not reach. But the initial test (with logo) has been successful. Takes a long time and eventually gives an error:
Unable to start Windows. Maybe it was because of the recent small difference is the hardware configuration or software. To fix this error:
1. Insert your Windows installation disc and restart your computer (The complete drive was not)
2. Choose the language settings, and then click Next.
3. Select "Repair your computer".
If this disc is missing, contact your system administrator or computer manufacturer (He turned and said to bear the service center, but I do not have this capability).
Status: 0xc000000e
Details: Failed to boot menu, since the required device is inaccessible.
Please help me! Idon't know what me do(
Please write to E-Mail: [email protected]
Message was edited by: HunterS7777777

Hey,
And why do you think the hard drive is defective?
Have you already tried the Repair your computer option? Usually with this option you can restore factory settings in few minutes.
Furthermore if you have the Toshiba recovery disk you can also restore factory settings from this disk. Just boot from it and follow the screen instructions. You have to make few clicks only, the installation with all drivers and tools happen automatically.
If you have more questions, please let us know! :)

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