If you're lucky, the only issue is a failed hard drive. Install a new drive then use another computer to download the correct Operating system image and burn it to either disk or usb.
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SOURCE: System Restore (Destructive) GM5084 Gateway Media Center w/ XP
So you have an OEM Windows disc with the activation code? You should be able to install the OS from this. Try taking the battery out for an hour then installing XP. Also go into setup and set the CDROM as first boot device. If Windows installs go back and change first boot device to HDD. If it still won't install try a different CDROM drive. I have heard that some CDROM drives will not install XP. I don't know why but I've heard this rumor. There is also a jumper on the motherboard that resets the CMOS to default. I think it is J1, J2? Try switching that to the other position and turn on the unit. Shut down and move the jumper back. That is all I can think of right now.
SOURCE: machine won't boot to win xp
You have two choices:
1) Insert your e-machine system disk and boot from it. It should ask you if you want to install Windows or repair it. Choose R for repair. Then when you get the black screen with white writing, choose your windows installation (usually #1) and then press enter when prompted for a password. When you get the c: prompt, type chkdsk /r
This might fix it.
If not, then try the process again and don't choose "r" but continue through the screen when it asks you to accept the Microsoft agreement by pressing F8. Then on the next screen choose to repair the existing version of Windows. It will reinstall the system files and may actually fix your problem.
SOURCE: Gateway GT5228 Will NOT Startup
TAKE OUT YOUR MEMORY CHIPS,AND INSERT 1 AT A TIME AND TRY.
IT COULD BE YOUR RAM THAT IS FAULTY THATS WHY ITS DOING THIS
SOURCE: Gateway GT5228 - USB Ports & All-In-One Card Reader don't work...
It might be useful to know what USB controller you have on your motherboard. Internal card readers are usually connected to what we call a internal USB port which is a 9-pin connector on your motherboard. So it's connected to your USB controller as internal USB device.
To find out what USB controller (manufacturer/serial-no) you can refer to your motherboard/pc manual. Or you could use many of the free hardware detection software available on-line. AIDA32 comes highly recommended, though it might be outdated.
When you find the USB controller you have you need to find and install the proper driver for it. USB Controller drivers are usually part of all-in-one chip-set driver package which always a good thing to update. You can find the latest driver on your motherboard/chip-set manufacturers website.
When your done, your USB controller should correctly function again. If however your card reader still doesn't work you might need to install drivers for your internal card-reader as well. The latest of these drivers are usually available on your PC manufacturer's website.
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