Technical Support, Instructions & Repair Service

Back to: 

Tags:

PC Desktops
Generic problem for all PC Desktops

Boot Failure (by 3 users)


posted by peanuts33437 on Sep 13, 2007


After a power failure, I am unable to boot Windows XP PRO. Tried to boot from hard drive and from Windows XP Pro CD. No go. Was able to boot an "ULTIMATE BOOT CD". which detected the hard drive as the problem. Replaced the Drive, but still cannot boot.
Can you help?
I have the same problem Post a new problem
This Problem has been added to the Share Your Expertise Page under "My Work Queue".

2 Other Users Have The Same Problem

Comment by Guest, posted on Nov 11, 2008

had to get new power unit because it wouldn't power on. now that that's fix i can't get it to boot up and i don't know what to do.
how can i go about getting a cd for rebooting?

Comment by quististrepe, posted on Nov 03, 2008

replaced hard drive and am trying to install windows vista and it will not boot the disk.

Best Solution

posted on Sep 14, 2007
Thanks for Trying (70)

sandrew

Rank:Wiz Wiz
Rating: 84%, 5179 votes
i am assuming you have allowed the bios to detect that there is a different hard drive fitted as it will be looking to boot from an non existent drive.

If you have fitted a new HDD with an operating system already on it then you will have to repair windows as its a change in hardware.

If you cant get the bios to see the drive then the motherboard has an IDE or Sata connector problem.
Was this solution helpful? Show your Appreciation by rating it:

Thank You!

Was the solution helpful?
Show your appreciation by commenting on Boot Failure:


I don't want to Accept this solution

Solution #2

posted on Nov 14, 2008
Not Rated (0)

kingdrew

Rank:Apprentice Apprentice
Rating: 0%, 0 votes
win xp dont support sata boot up plus there is no floppy drive to load additional drivers

Comment by kingdrew, posted on Nov 14, 2008

use nlite to create a unattended version of windows xp and add the sata drivers.

Comment by kingdrew, posted on Nov 14, 2008

Was this solution helpful? Show your Appreciation by rating it:

Thank You!

Was the solution helpful?
Show your appreciation by commenting on Boot Failure:


I don't want to Accept this solution

Can you Help with these PC Desktops problems?

PC Desktops
I've just installed the Uniblue Systems. When I was...

PC Desktops
I have just installed the Uniblue System. When I tried...

PC Desktops
pcip

PC Desktops
how to replace a FUJITSU AMILO M1437G 15.4"...

PC Desktops
I have a FIC VA 503+ motherboard in one of my computers....

Loading problems.

Repair Service

Find PC Desktop Repair Service Provider Near You:
Browse the Repair Service Directory
Repair Service Providers, Get Listed FREE

Prescreened Contractors

Get Matched to Prescreened Computer Professionals

Category
Zip code

When the original poster rates a solution that was given to his own problem, that rating is locked!
X

Are you sure the solution content is Inappropriate?
   
Tech buddies can communicate directly to answer questions. Become a Tech Buddy and have direct access to your favorite expert for FREE!