The computer hangs all the time and will not boot about 40% of the time.

Dont get exactly your problem but i will try to give some tips.

1. Hanged for about 10 to 15 mins, then proceed to windows? if this is the case, then i would check first the boot sequence, sometimes computer uses network boot.

2. Removed external HDD or flash drive when booting.

3. At the BIOS, try to change the SATA mode to compatibility

If you can get to Safe Mode, maybe Device Manager would show what driver is needed or not available. Try less RAM also, in case there's a bad strip.

HI

it seems that there is some static electricity stored in the computer..........do you leave the computer turned on 24/7?

anyways...here is the fix...

turn off the computer(make sure there are no lights on the keyboard)

disconnect all the cables(including the power cable)

press and hold down the power button for 30 to 40 seconds and release it.

plug in all the cables

turn on the computer

this should work(this releases the static which is stored in the computer)

to avoid this make sure the computer is off when its not in use.....

if that doesnt work you try reseating the hard drive

or you can try to enter to bios to test the functionality of the hard drive

tap f10 or f2 key as soon as you turn on the computer

keep tapping it till you see a screen

press NO if you are asked to choose yes/no

look for advanced>>primary hard disk self test>>run the quick and comprehensive test to check the functionality

if you are able to enter into bios(hardware is fine)

try to go to SAFE MODE by tapping F8(ADVANCED BOOT OPTIONS)

SAFE MODE>>START>>RUN>>MSCONFIG>>START UP>>DISABLE START UP ITEMS>>APPLY>>OK>>

RESTART THE COMPUTER

this should work

please have some patience and try doing this your computer should work

have a good day

JUST DO THAT FIRSTLY CHECKOUT YOUR RAM IN YOUR CPU AND PUT OUT THE RAM AND THEN REINSERT RAM IN RAM SLOT

Open cpu cabinet and Refix RAM some times bootable files not load on ram properly so this error comes.
So refix RAM memory clean dust from circuit and RAM .
Also pull cmos cell from motherbord for 5 minutes so all settings are defaults then check.

Apparently you solved your problem and the system no longer hangs, though you never supplied the information requested.

Reseat all cards in system, including the RAM. If it still does not boot try removing one stick of ram at a time to see if it boots. As well as removing extra cards.

Check the CPU fan (working) and heat sink as these over time clog up with fluff and dirt overheating CPU also check the rear of power supply for blocked ventilation holes

format the pc and reinstall os be sure to load all the drivers

Hi download this program its seagates diagnostic tool, put in floppy disk and run program to make a boot disk, restart pc, and let it boot off the floppy disk and it will test the drive for you... http://www.seagate.com/ww/v/index.jsp?locale=en-US&name=DiscWizard&vgnextoid=d9fd4a3cdde5c010VgnVCM100000dd04090aRCRD All the best john