Re: Windows problem ... not sure where to start

Ok, here goes.

Originally my problem started when the computer would just up and reboot.
The error message that came up asked me if I wanted to report the error to
MS. After I reported the error I got a screen saying the problem resulted
from an unknown driver problem.

I started uninstalling non-essential programs and drivers to pin down the
problem. After uninstalling several I got a message that popped up saying
some windows feature was missing and that the computer rebooted.

>From that point I would be able to start up windows but it was only a minute
or two before it would reboot on its own.

After this happened several times I an "error-check" to be run the next time
I rebooted. That done, I restarted windows and away the error check went. I
kept getting several "error reading" messages and during the 5th step it
would just lock up ... I forget what the message was.

Now, after I installed windows on a new HD I was able to complete the error
check on the original HD and didn't get any eror messages, I assume that
means it was able to correct any errors?

Now I just disconnected the new HD and plugged the old back in. Onbn reboot
I get the message "NTDLR is missing" and told to use CTRL ALT Delete to
reboot.

"Steve N." wrote:

> Heath wrote:
> > I originally thought my new HD was failing, but after buying a new one and
> > reinstalling Windows I plugged in the HD I thought was bad and didn't find
> > any errors when I ran a disc check.
> >
> > So, I am guessing my problem was in my Windows install on the first HD. Is
> > there anyway that I can repair the Windows install on the original HD so I
> > don't loose all my contacts, schedule, and e-mails?
> >
> > I am a novice at this, so thanks for your patience!
>
> Please give details about exactly what's going on when trying to run the
> original installation, such as detailed error messages, conditions, etc.
> What exactly happens?
>
> Steve
>
>
.

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