Second hand PC Operating System/Monitor problems

Follow the tips below to fix the problem:

• Scan PC for Viruses
• Clean Registry
• Run Last Known Good Configuration
• Repair Windows

Mostly professionals recommend Intel Partner Software, RegInOut System Utilities to fix the Windows boots to black screen problem.

Switch ON the PC, boot the PC in 'Safe Mode' by continuously tapping F8 button after you switch On until you get the Safe Mode Option.

Let windows boot in Safe Mode and log in to windows.

Go to 'Start'--->Programs--->Accessories--->System Tools--->Click 'System Restore'

A 'System Restore' window will appear.

Here you will have to check "Restore computer to an earlier time' and click Next

Now you will find one Month Calendar window with Dates below, go to the previous month by clicking the '<' sign in the upper left hand corner of the Month Calendar and select any date that you see in Bold.

Note: It is better if you could remember from which date you are facing the issue, try to select a date prior to that date.

The detail of that particular date should show "System Checkpoint" and time on the right hand side box. Select that date.

Now, Click on Next and System Restore will start and windows will take a reboot.

After reboot your problem should be resolved.

It means that your computer is missing a file that windows xp needs to run boot properly or is missing a program that your home edition xp needs. Repairing the OS or windows xp home edition by means of your xp instalation cd will do the job. Just insert your xp installation disk to your cd/dvd rom and select install windows xp home edition. Then select ( repair ), and so on let it finish repairing . Once your system rebooted, let it run without pressing enter or space bar. Just watch and let your computer do the job. This will probably solve your boot problem. But before doing all of this, please check your IDE or SATA cable and also the power cable that is connected to your hard drive. Try to unplug and plug again to ensure a good connection. If this won't work, you can proceed repairing Your windows xp installation or reinstalling a new xp operating system. Have a nice day and i hope i was in any help to you friend.

When you install the first operating system, there's an option there to create partitions. Make sure to create two partitions each with sizes enough to meet the requirements of the operating system you would install on it. Then proceed with installing the first operating system on the first partition. After you install that, you can boot with the second operating system cd to install it on the second partition.

Hi. First option: For that symptoms try restart PC then before booting press F8 to see.(for windows xp professional and home edition. operating system )
safe mode safe mode with networking safe mode with command prompt enable booth logging enable VGA mode last known good configuration (your recent settings that worked) select this option by highlight then press enter key. if same problem? restart PC again then select safe mode wait for booting. already use that option not yet happened same problem.

Second option:You need to reinstall fresh installation of operating system like windows xp,windows vista,windows 7 version etc.
Hope can help you.

The problem can be solved easily if the second operating system was a windows based operating system.If it was a windows operating ,the following steps will give you a solution
In order to regain the boot path for old operating system
follow the following steps
1.Insert the Microsoft windows xp installation cd into a cd drive and boot the computer from the cd
2.In the microsoft setup page select the option of R ie recovery console
3.Select the operating system in the recovery console by selecting the operating system NO eg 1 and type the administrator password
4.Type the following command in command prompt
bootcfg /rebuild it will search for existing operating system in the hard disk and prompt you to add select yes .
5.once you completed type exit

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The product key is a sticker which can be found on the underneath of the laptop

There will be a sticker with something like windows genuine authenticity written on there with the 25 digit product key


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1. Insert the Microsoft Windows XP CD into the computer. Note: If you have a system recovery CD or restore CD (not a Microsoft CD) these steps will likely not work for your computer.
2. Reboot the computer with the CD and press any key when prompted to press any key to boot from the CD. Once in the Microsoft Setup menu press R to open the recovery console.
3. Select the operating system you wish to use; if you only have Windows XP on the computer you will only have one prompt.
4. Once prompted for the password enter the Admin password and press enter.
5. Once at the command prompt type bootcfg /rebuild to start the rebuild process.
6. The rebuild process will step you through a number of steps depending upon how many operating systems you have on the computer and how the computer is setup. Below is a listing of the common steps you are likely going to encounter.
   
   * Prompt for the identified versions of Windows installed. When you receive this prompt press Y if the bootcfg command properly identified each of the Windows operating systems installed on the computer. It is important to realize this command will only detect Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows NT installations.
   
   * Prompt to enter the load identifier. This is the name of the operating system for the boot.ini. For example, Microsoft Windows XP Home users would enter Microsoft Windows XP Home edition.
   
   * Prompt to Enter OS load options. When this prompt is received type /fastdetect to automatically detect the available options.
   
   
7. Once you have completed all the available options in the rebuild and are back at the prompt type exit to reboot the computer.

You don't need any special software, remote connection capability comes with XP and Vista. In XP, click start, Help & Support. Then click Invite a friend to connect to your... and proceed from there.

You will have to go into the program files and manually delete the operating system (os) not needed, make sure you have the right one. However, you will most likely still have the "choose your os" screen come up. The comand prompt that tells the machine to do this stays behind most of the time. If it does, then you will need to back up your files, reformat the hard drive, and install a new os.