Start up no response on screen

try
pc starts press f8 key go2 safe mode,safe mode with networing
else
repair

Check at dell.com if your laptop is compatible with Vista, it might not be.

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Now, if you forget your password, first prepare Windows Vista installation CD, then the computer will enter BIOS first startup Settings for cd-rom start. When the screen, click start presentation by any key cd-rom start system. Then when the interface language appears in the "next", click on the installation interface click "repair the computer ", the "system in the popup window list", click options repair" prompt ".

i think you have not properly wired your HD power supply try that by removing and inserting it again hope this will help if not then go to the BIOS load optimized settings and restart your PC

If it does indeed go to the Desktop, then you have joined a very large group of patient people whom have changed there XP to Vista, myself included.This is an inherant charitoristic of Vista.

Use your "Vista start up DVD" There is a trouble shooting part when it boots off the DVD.

Try holding down the "F-8" key when the emachines logo appears, see if you get a prompt for "safe mode". If you can get the system up and running in safe mode, shut it back down from the start menu. That should rewrite the boot sector and may clear the problem.

Is it XP or Vista? I would load the recovery cd and attempt a repair( not an install).

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Ok. Look at where you connect the mic to... Is it color coded, then make sure the mic is in the pink hole....

That should work...

hety restart u r pc in safemode
(f8 for safemode) then go to run and give
restore then select restore u r pc to earier working time.
it's so good in vista.
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