OT. Need computer help., Need help in getting my computer back up. |
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OT. Need computer help., Need help in getting my computer back up. |
Joe Owensby |
Jan 17 2009, 09:56 PM
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JoeO Group: Members Posts: 527 Joined: 7-January 06 From: Spartanburg, SC Member No.: 5,385 Region Association: South East States |
Sorry for the non 914 topic, but I need some help. My Windows XP computer does not want to start up. It runs OK in safe mode, but not in real mode. I have tried the RESTORE function several times, no luck. I have both ATT and Microsoft antivirus programs running, and have removed any spyware or viruses.
Is there anything I can do short of a full recovery using the original machine programs? Also, should the CD/DVD writer work in safe mode? I can't get mine to work. I think everything else but the printer works. I was able to get most of my data onto a memory stick. Any suggestions will be appreciated greatly. Thanks, JoeO |
VaccaRabite |
Jan 17 2009, 10:21 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,456 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Sorry for the non 914 topic, but I need some help. My Windows XP computer does not want to start up. It runs OK in safe mode, but not in real mode. I have tried the RESTORE function several times, no luck. I have both ATT and Microsoft antivirus programs running, and have removed any spyware or viruses. Is there anything I can do short of a full recovery using the original machine programs? Also, should the CD/DVD writer work in safe mode? I can't get mine to work. I think everything else but the printer works. I was able to get most of my data onto a memory stick. Any suggestions will be appreciated greatly. Thanks, JoeO Have you installed or changed anything recently? Try reverting that, and running virus and spam checkers. If you have the OS disk, and have a backup of your data, then reformat and start clean. its a PITA, but your computer WILL run better then ever when given a clean start. Zach |
rjames |
Jan 17 2009, 10:38 PM
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I'm made of metal Group: Members Posts: 3,948 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
What specifically happens when you try to start it in 'real' mode (not safe mode)?
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Dr. Roger |
Jan 17 2009, 11:13 PM
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A bat out of hell. Group: Members Posts: 3,944 Joined: 31-January 05 From: Hercules, California Member No.: 3,533 Region Association: Northern California |
many times your graphics driver or card has failed, as the safe mode and splash screens are in VGA.
switch your graphics card to VGA and boot regularly. if it works, then it's your driver. if it fails, then i could be your video card. IMHO. =) |
YksKrad |
Jan 17 2009, 11:42 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 72 Joined: 14-February 05 From: Rolla, MO Member No.: 3,602 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Agreed that some more information on what happens when you try to start normally would be useful.
Do you have a backup of your registry by chance, or software that can roll your registry back to an early date? If so roll is back to a point where you KNOW it worked. -------- As far as backing up files I'd recommend going out and buying a second hard drive and plugging it up as a slave and bring your file to it. It's not as time consuming or as annoying as CD backup. Make sure you get the correct hard drive though SATA, IDE, ect. Just look at the hard drive you have it'll say on it somewhere. It's a bit of overkill I suppose but I literally keep an old hard drive from a roached computer for that purpose. (Don't fear putting it in yourself... The jumper plug is the only 'hard' part and that's just because the thing is annoyingly small. I dunno that's my opinion that not many would share I'd expect but it works for me. |
Cairo94507 |
Jan 18 2009, 08:04 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,811 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
I feel your pain brother; I use to have PC issues all of the time and it drove me nuts. Then I made a pretty dramatic change- I went with an iMac and have never had a problem since. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) It was a pretty big deal but now almost 8 months later, I am still smiling. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Hope it works out for you.
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Gint |
Jan 18 2009, 09:24 AM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,082 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
If it were me:
Remove the original drive. Stick another drive in the box and load the OS onto that new drive. Doesn't take long and if it loads and runs successfully that way it will rule out other HW issues. Then all of the data should still be intact and accessible on the original disk. Go from there... try to get the initial OS running form the original disk, troubleshoot hardware if necessary, just install the original disk to get the data, start over, etc... |
Joe Owensby |
Jan 18 2009, 11:50 AM
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JoeO Group: Members Posts: 527 Joined: 7-January 06 From: Spartanburg, SC Member No.: 5,385 Region Association: South East States |
WOW, thanks for the advice. I installed an old hard drive, and the problem is the same. When starting up the first time, I get the Windows XP logo, and the little green bar that indicates that it is loading or something. Then, I guess after timing out, the safe start, etc. screen comes up. So, the problem may be the video card??
I am not sure how to turn it into just a VGA mode. To replace it should I just pull it and go to BEST BUY and get a new one? Thanks very much for the help. JoeO |
championgt1 |
Jan 18 2009, 12:15 PM
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Don't embarrass me Filmore! Group: Members Posts: 2,680 Joined: 3-January 07 From: Tacoma, Washington Member No.: 7,420 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I had a very similar problem with my computer at work. A new video card later everything was good.
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RJMII |
Jan 18 2009, 12:55 PM
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Jim McIntosh Group: Members Posts: 3,125 Joined: 11-September 07 From: Sandy, Utah Member No.: 8,112 Region Association: None |
if you go the vid card route...
is it an AGP card or a PCI-E card, or is it onboard? or perhaps is it an oddity in today's computer world... a PCI unit? got a pic of the inside of the case? =) or S/N off the vid card? You might as well upgrade the video card while yo'ure in there. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) the extra Video speed/memory will help speed up the PC, too. |
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