Dell error code OFOO:137b

Hi,
I would suggest you first try the Start Up Repair for Windows XP.
1. Just insert the Windows XP installation CD that came with your computer then restart the computer.
2. You should get a prompt to start the computer from the CD drive, if not you need to enter BIOS settings to set the start/boot up mode so that your computer will boot up first from the CD.
3. When you see the blue screen, let the computer load everything and when it's done choose "To set up Windows XP now, press ENTER"4. Press F8 to agree to the License Agreement 5. Choose "To repair the selected Windows XP installation, press R"
Windows will then start the repair process. Do not worry all your data and settings will be retained.

If above solution does not work then,Use Recovery Console.
1. Just insert the Windows XP installation CD that came with your computer then restart the computer.2. You should get a prompt to start the computer from the CD drive, if not you need to enter BIOS settings to set the start/boot up mode so that your computer will boot up first from the CD.3. When you see the blue screen, let the computer load everything and when it's done press R to repair Windows XP using Recovery Console4. On the Recovery Console, choose the installation you would like to log on to (for example c:\Windows)5. Type Chkdsk /p /r on the Recovery Console and your computer will begin to check the hard drive for error and recover data.6. Once Chkdsk is completed, type exit then press Enter. Computer should restart. No need to boot from CD at this point. You can take out the Windows installation CD.

Hope this helps. Glad to be of service.

Boot into Safe Mode.
Open a command prompt as Administrator.
Type in chkdsk /r and reboot the machine.
Let it run to check and repair errors.

The bets way is to restore the computer to the factory settings.. So that the issue will be fixe.. follow the steps


http://findtechhelp12.blogspot.com/2010/11/how-to-reinstall-os-in-dell-computer.html

Those codes all apply to the hard drive itself..

Replacing the hard drive is all you should have to do.

Below is a link to a brand new hard drive that will work in your Inspiron 6000

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To fix the blue screen error try these steps:
1. turn off the computer unplug all the device plugged with the computer except keyboard and mouse.
2.restart the computer and start pressing the F8 the moment you turn on the computer you will get windows advanced boot options select last known good configuration and press the enter key twice. if it works fine if not then
3.restart the computer and start pressing the F8 the moment you turn on the computer you will get windows advanced boot options select safe mode and press the enter key twice after that let the computer boot up when its up go click on start go to all programs and then go to accessories then go to system tools and then select system restore.
you will get a window select the day when your computer was working properly. follow the screen prompts this should help you.
If not please reply back for future help.

Is this from a blue screen error ?

A "STOP" MESSAGE in white letters behind a blue background?

If it's a sata message (hard drive error message), this means that your harddrive is dead or about to die. Most likely its already dead, this error means also that the harddrive cant be read anymore.

At this point, you need to get your info backed up and then reinstall the operating system of your choice.

Call Dell if under warranty. Start shopping for a replacement hdd if outside of warranty. You'll need
your OS disks that came with computer (hopefully). If you don't have OS/recovery disks, you can get
them from Dell or even using somebody elses (match version with sticker on your laptop).

Check the hdd connection underneath laptop - make sure cable is not loose, etc.

Probably safe to say your data is gone unless you're willing to spend $$.

if you bought this from dell, use the restore disks that came with it starting with disk one. you wont be able to save your files bt at least you will have a usable computer. i have an XPS studio 16 and had to do the same thing.

its simple:

1. Get Windows XP Booteble CD from a friend or simple download it
for example "WINDOWS XP PRO sp3 x86 32 BIT"
2. Burn it on CD
3. Switch on your Laptop/PC
4. Press F12
5. Put your Windows XP to your CD/DVD drive
6. Choose from a manu DVD/CD
7. Press any key to start instalation
8. wait a couple minutes and pres R for Repair
9. wait until you will se C:\
10. and finally type "chkdsk c:"
11. after all restart laptop/pc
12. Enjoy