imported_Joker

hi, sorry for another comp quetion
but my computer just ceased to boot up, it will power up and then go to a blank screen with a cursor, so its like dos

i tried to repair using the xp cd but no luck
i dont want to reformat unless i absolutely have to so is there anyway i can fix this? i dont have the option of running in safe mode b/c i cant get to that menu, all i can get to is the bios when the motherboard thing loads

any suggestions?

thanks

DXcivicHB

take ur hard drive out and put it in a friends computer access the files needed and burn them to a back up...your going to have to reformat

imported_Joker

does anyone know what the problem is? b/c it happened to me befor eand all i did was repair it useing the win xp cd... but now hen i try it it doenst work

imported_Simich

The way you describe it is that you have blank CMOS screen before Windows even tries to load. BUT, if Windows tries to load than what I say is completely wrong.

Open up your computer case. Find the battery on the motherboard. Take it out. Find the main jumpers on the motherboard (check manual). Remove. Wait 30 seconds. Put the jumper back in the same spot so you dont mess up settings and put the battery back in and start up and everything should be gravy.

Notorious

Have you tried to boot into safe mode?
I belive its F8 when starting up.

imported_dazednconfuzed

or if you want.

put in xp cd.
boot from cd.
wait for promt.
REPAIR xp instead of installing over again.
"R" for Repair.

imported_Joker

that doenst work, i tired and it goes into dos mode... with the c:/
asking me to put something in

also it doenst let me get to safe mode, i will try the ju,per/battery thing and let you know

thanks

Double_B

You can still access the xp repair in dos mode, I don't remember how, but it can be done, but it should boot from the CD.

imported_Cablerat

no point.. You're just delaying the inevitable, a FORMAT!

Do what DxCivicHB said.

B18C5er

Do what was mentioned above in order to back up your files. Then try this.

Put the XP CD in, boot up and continue with the installation.
Keep continuing until you reach a screen where it says a copy of windows has been detected on the system. Read each screen carefully at this point. You will see an option asking you if you would like to format and start a fresh copy or repair the current version. This basically strips the system of critical files and re-installs them in order for the system to boot and function normally. After this is done, you might just have to re-install some applications, but not all. But at least you will be able to see if you have a last chance to revive the system.

Hope that helps.