Question about Microsoft Windows XP Professional With Servise Pack 2 (e8503040) for PC
My computer suddenly failed to boot. the screen went blank and a DOS window came up with several selections, which did not help. now, even the DOS screen will not show up, it's just black. the hard drive seems to start going but nothing appears on screen. what can i try?
Don't format or re install anything, just put your windows cd, wait antill the blue screen finish putting files on the hard disk, then choose : repair using recovery console, don't select install windows, a black screen with C:/ will show up, now write fixboot then hit enter, then write chckdsk then hit enter, and then write exit and hit enter your comp will be working very well .
Posted on Aug 29, 2007
Hi, It might not be a Windows problem but rather hardware. You may want to try cleaning/reseating your memories or your video card if you have one and not a built-in. Also it may be worth your time to observe a few other things: 1. Is there a beeping sound, if yes, is it continuous, intermittent, up-down; 2. which indicator leds light up and at what point/stage; 3. is the blower fan spinning; 4. Is there anything out of the ordinary, burnt smell, clacking/slapping sound, etc? Hope this be of some help/idea. Post back how things are or should you need further information. Good luck and kind regards.
Posted on Aug 29, 2007
Have you got your WindowsXP CD? You could put it in the CD drive and let it boot from CD. Then select "r" (Repair Option). This will attempt to re-install your xp without losing data. (Not always possible) If you have no data on the drive that you want to keep then you could ignore the repair install and try the full re-install. you will need your motherboard drivers etc for this. It sounds like your Boot records or system files are corrupt.
Posted on Aug 29, 2007
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