Re: Startup Problem

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I was able to run the Windows XP setup sucessfully, absoultely no errors.
Sorry about the duplicate post. Also, what is an OEM? I was previously able
to run WinXP on that same Hard disk.

"db" wrote:

well,
options are running short here.

it seems you can access the
harddrive and run a couple of
tools.

however, you cannot run
your windows setup successfully.

is your win cd an oem?
what is the size of your harddisk?
how much free space you have on it?
can access the windows folder?
do you have a i386 folder?


"Nazgul42" <Nazgul42@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:15FC76E3-1716-4D7C-B6F1-CA56E2AE47F7@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Did that, no changes.

"db" wrote:

> ok, at the prompt try to run
>
> chkdsk
>
> then run at the prmpt
>
> fixmbr
>
>
> "Nazgul42" <Nazgul42@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:97B463EA-9FBE-4360-BF53-8EEA503C5A85@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> I think it can acess the hard drive, because it was able to reinstall
> windows. Also, when I go into DOS, I only have to tap the power button to
> turn it off. When it shows the grey bar, I need to hold it down for a few
> seconds.
>
> "db" wrote:
>
> > hmm, gets more confusing with
> > each posting...
> >
> > basically, a harddrive is a simple
> > piece of hardware that stores
> > software. if you cannot access
> > it with your win cd or a bootup
> > disk, then the issue cannot be
> > software related.
> >
> > when you add another harddrive
> > to a system, their roles have to
> > be configured and they must
> > be connected to the ribbon cable
> > appropriately.
> >
> > harddrives have jumpers in
> > the back to designate their
> > roles as either master or slave.
> >
> > when you mention that the
> > other hd is accessible but the
> > main harddrive is not, then the
> > issue you consider to be odd
> > may not be as odd as you think.
> >
> > if i recall, the main drive should
> > have its jumpers set as master
> > and it should be plugged into the
> > end of the ribbon cable. then
> > your cmos/bios must register
> > that drive as master and the exact
> > size must also be indicated.
> > also your boot order should be
> > set to cd. (at this time other drive
> > should not be connected during this
> > process in order to have only one
> > drive to focus on)
> >
> > then boot up with windows cd
> > and begin the install process.
> >
> > if it won't install, then switch
> > out the drives with the other one
> > you say functions. try reinstalling
> > windows on it.
> >
> > hopefully, you will get some
> > kind of results. if not, then
> > you may simply need to take
> > it into a computer repair shop
> > or get a neighborly geek to come
> > in and take a physical look into
> > the problems you are incurring.
> >
> > - db
> > "Nazgul42" <Nazgul42@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:B3551335-484C-43C7-89ED-92D07A7AF27D@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > What's weird is that I can start into DOS on my other hard drive, and play a
> > game that is on it. Also, how would I test what hardware it is? I have
> > tested the RAM, and it turned out that it was fine.
> >
> > "db" wrote:
> >
> > > unfortunately, then
> > > it sounds like faulty hardware.
> > >
> > > could be bad ram, bad
> > > harddrive or maybe the cpu
> > > is overheating.
> > >
> > > you should
> > > double check your bios/cmos
> > > to ensure your harddrive is
> > > registered.
> > >
> > > check inside and make sure
> > > your cables are properly connected
> > > and not frayed, your fans are
> > > working, etc.
> > >
> > > microsoft.com also provides a
> > > utility to check your ram memory
> > > from a cd disk.
> > >
> > > basically, i dont think your
> > > o.s. crashed. it simply can no
> > > longer function because of faulty
> > > hardware. if it were not the hardware
> > > then you should have been freely able
> > > to utilize the windows cd..
> > >
> > > it may also be possible
> > > to unhook your harddrive
> > > and install it as a slave on
> > > another pc so that you can
> > > use a functional o.s. to
> > > analyze the faulty hd.
> > >
> > > - db
> > > "Nazgul42" <Nazgul42@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:12C4EBA3-8F8F-4CC8-8DC2-6014AC9B4C73@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > I tried all that and it still didn't work
> > >
> > > "db" wrote:
> > >
> > > > hmm, that's not good.
> > > >
> > > > neither safemode or normal
> > > > mode will launch.
> > > >
> > > > therefore, you are only left
> > > > with using emergency boot up
> > > > disks or your windows setup cd.
> > > >
> > > > you can try a chkdsk at the
> > > > c prompt via your recovery console.
> > > >
> > > > if the mft has crashed, the chkdsk
> > > > will repair it and give the o.s. a chance
> > > > to start.
> > > >
> > > > to do this boot with
> > > > your win setup cd, go to recovery console
> > > > and type chkdsk at the prompt.
> > > >
> > > > afterwards
> > > > type exit and try to boot normally or safely
> > > > again.
> > > >
> > > > if still unable to boot into either mode
> > > > then i would suggest to simply do
> > > > a repair installation with the win cd.
> > > >
> > > > this method could be a better one
> > > > as it would likely repair your o.s. and
> > > > give you access to the system again.
> > > >
> > > > be sure that you have only the kb,mouse
> > > > and monitor connected to the pc. then boot
> > > > with your windows setup, select install or
> > > > upgrade. It will then give you the option
> > > > to install a new o.s. or repair the one it
> > > > finds on your h.d.
> > > >
> > > > if you can boot up again, it would be
> > > > imperative to track down what likely
> > > > caused your crash.
> > > >
> > > > - db
> > > > "Nazgul42" <Nazgul42@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:663351F6-B92D-4C8B-9842-995D19AD861C@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > > It loads the drivers then frezes up
> > > >
> > > > "db" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > what is the reaction if
> > > > > you boot into safemode?
> > > > > "Nazgul42" <Nazgul42@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:F0D058B5-0F81-4313-B79C-62226EFA78AF@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > > > When I try to start my computer, when it should display the Windows XP
> > > > > loading screen, it diplays a grey progress bar that fills up, and then
> > > > > nothing happens
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