RE: Can't run restore CD or access setup

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I believe the model is T2040. I am pretty sure that del is the key to get
into setup.

When I push the del key after power on the screen stays blank which makes me
think that maybe it actually is going into CMOS but I can't see it. This
might also be why I see nothing when I have the restore cd in. It may
actually be coming up, but I am not able to see it.
I have not tried the restore cd in another computer yet, but I used it on
this computer the day before I started having this problem.
Thanks for your help.

"Dixonian69" wrote:

> I looked at a couple models. both refer to Del key at eMachine logo which you
> say that it bypasses and goes straight to windows. Maybe don't hit del as
> frequently. just tap occassioanlly. actually prevents it from booting at all.
>
> it is possible your BIOS defaults have somehow changed from first boot CD to
> first boot HDD. I would reset bios via cmos jumper on MB. this will reset to
> default settings which seem to be boot first to CD. Which is what you want.
> can't hurt anything.
>
> I know suggestions may be stupid but some times in frustration may do things
> by mistake. it's merely human error. Be sure that CD is in first CD drive on
> computer and that it is CD #1 if you have more than one. Also, that cd is
> readable in another computer. Doesn't make sense that screen goes blank and
> won't boot with recovery cd in drive.
>
> When Windows boots, are you getting all the way into Windows?
> Otherwise , Windows is functional?
>
> I'm in CST zone. will be on until~~ 10 pm cst
>
>
>
>
> "Dixonian69" wrote:
>
> > If you give me the exact model, I could do some research on this.
> >
> > Turn the monmitor first so that it can come on first. then trun on computer.
> > does this have onboard video connection?
> >
> > You said you tried DEL and won't boot.
> > Did you also,try F10. that is what worked on Compaq.
> >
> > Am reading UserGuide fro eMachine. not sure correct model.
> > Just says to put restore cd drive and boot up.
> >
> > Have you installed another cd/dvd drive by chance?
> >
> > Still researching info on how to get into BIOS.
> >
> >
> > "ed_of_azle" wrote:
> >
> > > This is an emachine and I don't even see the emachine logo, just windows
> > > start up. I am using a recover cd. Also, if I begin pressing the delete key
> > > as soon as I turn the power on the computer never boots.
> > > I had a thought on the way in to work this morning that maybe the computer
> > > is actually booting, but my monitor is not working until the windows stuff is
> > > loaded. Do you think that is possible? I will not be able to try anything
> > > else until this evening when I get home.
> > >
> > > "Dixonian69" wrote:
> > >
> > > > I guess I also meant for you to verify that in fact the floppy you are using
> > > > will boot another computer. the integrity of the bootable floppy.
> > > >
> > > > the CMOS setup can be accessed by different key strokes. Have you tried
> > > > "DEL" or "F10"? It is different for various computer bios. as you probably
> > > > already know. That you have to start tapping req'd key as soon as computer
> > > > starts to boot. also, probably known fact. I know on a Compaq, all I saw was
> > > > Compaq logo and then Windows startup. There was no display of HD
> > > > configuratiion, ram, or device IRQs.
> > > >
> > > > what about resetting cmos via MB jumper as last resort?
> > > >
> > > > Is this a mfg recover cd or windows install cd?
> > > > Did you repartition and reformat HDD?
> > > > Doing this would have erased all traces of virus on HDD!!
> > > >
> > > > "ed_of_azle" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Sorry for the smart response. You are correct. You could not assume that I
> > > > > had sense enough to use a bootable floppy, and I was not clear about what
> > > > > setup I was referring to that I could not access. I have never had a computer
> > > > > that I could not access the CMOS. I think a virus has xomehow chaged the boot
> > > > > process where I don't get the option to go into CMOS. I am not trying to be
> > > > > smart, but I will paste part of my OP as answer to why I can't get into CMOS
> > > > > setup.
> > > > >
> > > > > When I remove the CD and boot, the first thing I see is the welcome screen.
> > > > > It's as if the Windows XP screen is being bypassed. I can not go into setup.
> > > > >
> > > > > "Dixonian69" wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > I'm responding on your OP, so you can look at what you typed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Does NOT say BOOTABLE floppy OR CMOS setup.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Maybe you should look before you plunge in to a smart response!!!
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Obviously you don't want HELP!!!
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Why can't you get into CMOS SETUP?????????
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "ed_of_azle" wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > My computer had virus problems. Ran restore CD and used automatic updates to
> > > > > > > get up to and through installing XP SP2. Using virus software detected trojan
> > > > > > > virus, (SD.BOT or something like that). Also noticed that windows firewall
> > > > > > > was not turned on and I could not turn it on. Decided to start over and run
> > > > > > > the restore CD again. Now when I boot with the restore CD in the CD drive, my
> > > > > > > monitor stays blank. When I remove the CD and boot, the first thing I see is
> > > > > > > the welcome screen. It's as if the Windows XP screen is being bypassed. I can
> > > > > > > not go into setup. If I insert a floppy disk in the floppy drive and boot.
> > > > > > > The computer still boots off of the hard drive. Any help with this problem
> > > > > > > would be appreciated.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
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