Re: Allergic to XP

thank you john.. but like is mentioned in my post.
my harddisk worked fine on another computer. so
can it still be:

Master boot record
Partition tables
Boot sector
NTLDR file
RESOLUTION

Aren't all the above drive dependant. In short, there seems to be nothing
wrong
with my drive.

Appreciate your help!

Tom


"John" wrote:

Tom wrote:
1) My monitor blanks out

See if this helps.

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314503
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q294/4/27.asp
http://support.microsoft.com/directory/article.asp?ID=KB;EN-US;q314503
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q162/0/31.asp
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_b.htm
http://www.sysopt.com/articles/troubleshoot/index.html
Computer Stops Responding with a Black Screen When You Start Windows
Windows XP Stops Responding at the Welcome Screen
Blank Screen or Operating System Cannot Load Profile at Logon
The information in this article applies to:
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
This article was previously published under Q314503
SYMPTOMS
When you attempt to start Windows XP, the computer may appear to stop
responding (hang) with an empty, black screen immediately after the
power-on self test (POST) is complete and before the Windows logo
normally appears on the screen.
CAUSE
This behavior can occur if one or more of the following elements are
corrupted:
Master boot record
Partition tables
Boot sector
NTLDR file
RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, follow these steps:
Create a Microsoft Windows XP boot disk to start the computer.
For additional information about how to create a Windows XP boot disk,
click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft
Knowledge Base:
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
If you can start the computer from the boot disk without receiving an
error message, the damage is limited to the master boot record, the
boot sector, or the NTLDR file. After Windows is running, you should
immediately back up all data before you attempt to fix the boot sector.
Use Disk Management to view the partition information and verify that
the disk partition (or partitions) are correct. To use Disk Management,
follow these steps:
Click Start, right-click My Computer, and then click Manage on the
shortcut menu that appears.
Expand Storage, and then click Disk Management.
If invalid partitions are present or you are unable to start your
computer with a boot disk, consider reinstalling Windows XP on your
computer and restoring your data and configuration information from a
recent backup.
If you do not have a current backup copy of the data on the computer,
consult a computer specialist to determine the best method of data
recovery and configuration.
Run a current virus scanning program to verify that no virus is
present.
Repair the master boot record by using the FIXMBR command from the
Windows XP Recovery Console.
For additional information about how to use the Recovery Console, click
the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge
Base: 307654 HOW TO: Access the Recovery Console During Startup
Recovering Windows XP using the Recovery Console
http://www.windowsnetworking.com/j_helmig/wxprcons.htm
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial117.html
http://www.digitalwebcast.com/2002/03_mar/tutorials/cw_boot_toot2.htm
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307654
NOTE: For additional information about an error message that you may
receive when you use the FIXMBR command, click the article number below
to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 266745 Error
Message When You Run fixmbr Command
http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb;en-us;314503
WARNING: If your computer is infected with a virus and you use the
FIXMBR command, you may be unable to start the computer. Before you use
this command, ensure that the computer is not infected with a virus.
If the primary boot partition is a FAT partition, use the FIXBOOT
command from the Windows XP Recovery Console to write a new boot sector
on the system partition, and then use the FIXMBR command to repair the
master boot record.
You may also use Windows XP Setup to repair the installation. To do
this, follow these steps:
Use the Windows XP CD-ROM to start your computer. On the Welcome to
Setup screen, press ENTER to set up Windows.
Press F8 to agree to the license agreement.
Use the ARROW keys to select the Windows installation that you want to
repair, and then press R.
Windows Setup repairs the installation files, Windows automatically
restarts, and then Setup completes the repair of your Windows XP
installation.
Follow the remaining steps to set up Windows.
NOTE: You will need your 25-character Product Key to complete these
steps.


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