Re: XP won't start up
From: Dave (davidchiew-groups_at_corbettresearch.com)
Date: 04/28/04
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Date: 28 Apr 2004 03:28:51 -0700
I notice that you're writing this on the 26th of April, ever heard of
the infamous CIH virus?? You're harddisks are gone man, its over,
forget about it ...
hehe well hopefully its not that bad, check out the symantec site,
they've got some kill_cih program that will get rid of the virus.
i just lost 2 of my pcs today, i lost a win xp pc!! cih isn't supposed
to be able to touch win xp, maybe its a new strain that symantec
hasn't gotten around to yet ...
dave.
"Chad Harris" <ddram32_nospam@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:<#YxPbrMLEHA.3976@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl>...
> Hi Grant--
>
> What exactly happens when you try to boot? Are you getting a blue screen or
> any screen with any kind of error information? It might have a clue to your
> problem.
>
> If you try the repair install won't work, here are some other
> alternatives for saving your system and possibly getting up to Windows.
> There could be a number of reasons why you can't boot, but without being in
> Windows it's pretty difficult to investigate them. If you could get to
> Windows via one of these methods, I'd check Event Viewer under Systems and
> Applications to see if you can get info on what might be causing the
> problem. Recent hardware added or drivers replaced or added are always
> prime suspects.
>
> Screen Shots of the Windows Advanced Options Menu
> Screen Shots of a Repair Install
>
> MSKB on Repair Install
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q315341
>
> 1) You can try the F8 key that went to LKGC at the Windows Advanced Options
> Menu and try these options on the menu. See if you can boot into Safe Mode
> and try a system restore to a point before this happened from there. If you
> can't then try Safe Mode from the Command prompt, another option, because
> sometimes that will work when Safe Mode won't from the gui. Why is beyond
> me--maybe the more pristine environment helps.
>
> http://www.theeldergeek.com/repairing_windows_xp.htm
>
> 2) How to start the System Restore tool from a command prompt in Windows XP
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304449
>
> 3) There are of course repairs you can make when you can't boot up to
> Windows with the Recovery Console, but you have to have an idea of and good
> reason for what you're targeting to repair with the RC or you may do more
> harm. The Recovery Console is a command line trouble-shooter with 13 old
> classical dos commands, and several other commands that can be run from the
> Windows XP CD or be installed from there. You can execute commands that may
> help you repair items within Windows from without, and even uninstall
> programs *if you know they are causing the problem.* You can also repair a
> corrupt registry from RC. To boot into the Recovery Console from the CD,
> you'll have to go to the BIOS first and change the boot order to allow you
> to boot from the CD first. If you don't know the key to get into the BIOS,
> someone can get it for you from the manufacturer's site; call them or
> consult their manual. It's usually a low F key F1 through F3. Other
> frequent troubleshooting commands used from the RC are
>
> 1) chkdsk /r which may help and should not hurt you run from the RC.
> 2) fixboot Overwrites the partition boot sector.
> 3) fixmbr Overwrites and repairs the partition's Master Boot Record.
>
> Typing "help" in the RC lists the possible commands.
>
> Here are some links on using the RC for various fixes including a corrupted
> registry:
> _________________________________________________________________
>
> How to Recover from a Corrupted Registry That Prevents Windows XP from
> Starting
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307545&Product=winxp
>
> Computer Stops Responding with a Black Screen When You Start Windows
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314503&Product=winxp
>
> Support WebCast: Microsoft Windows XP: Exploring Boot Options and Recovery
> Console
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;324465&Product=winxp
>
> Description of the Windows XP Recovery Console
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314058&Product=winxp
>
> HOW TO: Install and Use the Recovery Console in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307654&Product=winxp
>
> *Another Option: Boot Disks to Get You Into Windows*
>
> You could also try to make boot discs for XP from the computer you're using.
>
> http://www.bootdisk.com/
>
> How to Use System Files to Create a Boot Disk to Guard Against Being Unable
> to Start Windows XP
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314079&Product=winxp
>
> HOW TO: Create a Boot Disk for an NTFS or FAT Partition in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;305595&Product=winxp
>
> Obtaining Windows XP Setup Boot Disks
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;310994
>
> Hth and good luck,
>
> Chad Harris
>
> ________________________________________________________________________________
> "Grant" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:43ad01c42ba5$b4e1ed80$a601280a@phx.gbl...
> >I tried that, it freezes with a blank black screen and
> > nothing happens ???
> >>-----Original Message-----
> >>Hi
> >>
> >>After you reboot keep pressing F8 and then try Last Known
> Good Configuration.
> >>
> >>--
> >>
> >>Will Denny
> >>MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
> >>
> >>
> >>"grant" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> message news:438001c42ba1$f6c0dc60$a601280a@phx.gbl...
> >>| I turned on my computer with a floppy in the A drive.
> >>| Computer told me to eject the Non system disk and
> reboot.
> >>| I did and now windows won't start up ?
> >>| Any ideas ?
> >>
> >>
> >>---
> >>Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> >>Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> >>Version: 6.0.668 / Virus Database: 430 - Release Date:
> 24/04/2004
> >>.
> >>
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