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| 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 |
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| VaccaRabite |
Jan 17 2009, 10:21 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,465 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(Joe Owensby @ Jan 17 2009, 10:56 PM)  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 |
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Joe Owensby OT. Need computer help. Jan 17 2009, 09:56 PM
rjames What specifically happens when you try to start it... Jan 17 2009, 10:38 PM Dr. Roger many times your graphics driver or card has failed... Jan 17 2009, 11:13 PM YksKrad Agreed that some more information on what happens ... Jan 17 2009, 11:42 PM Cairo94507 I feel your pain brother; I use to have PC issues ... Jan 18 2009, 08:04 AM Gint If it were me:
Remove the original drive. Stick ... Jan 18 2009, 09:24 AM Joe Owensby WOW, thanks for the advice. I installed an old ... Jan 18 2009, 11:50 AM championgt1 I had a very similar problem with my computer at w... Jan 18 2009, 12:15 PM
RJMII if you go the vid card route...
is it an AGP card... Jan 18 2009, 12:55 PM |
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