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Since: Jul 22, 2009
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 6:58 am
Post subject: Computer Won't Boot
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My computer was working fine and I think a virus or malware infected my hard
drive and now computer will only show a blank black screen and will not boot
up fully, only shows single curser in the upper left hand corner. I have
tried to use a boot cd, boot disc, the install disc, and tried to do a new
install, but nothing works. The system is a Dell Optiplex GX260, with a 2.0
ghz P4 processor bought used, but has new hard drive after original one
crashed and was working fine before. Trying to install purchased retail copy
of XP Pro, but will not complete boot up. When trying to reinstall I am
prompted to reboot after using start up discs and when it does comes back to
blank black screen with single curser.
Please help!!!! |
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Since: Nov 02, 2008
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 10:26 am
Post subject: Re: Computer Won't Boot [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Time to bring your computer to the shop.
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Leonard Grey
Errare humanum est
Billy D. wrote:
> My computer was working fine and I think a virus or malware infected my hard
> drive and now computer will only show a blank black screen and will not boot
> up fully, only shows single curser in the upper left hand corner. I have
> tried to use a boot cd, boot disc, the install disc, and tried to do a new
> install, but nothing works. The system is a Dell Optiplex GX260, with a 2.0
> ghz P4 processor bought used, but has new hard drive after original one
> crashed and was working fine before. Trying to install purchased retail copy
> of XP Pro, but will not complete boot up. When trying to reinstall I am
> prompted to reboot after using start up discs and when it does comes back to
> blank black screen with single curser.
> Please help!!!! |
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Since: Jun 08, 2009
Posts: 19
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 5:20 am
Post subject: Re: Computer Won't Boot [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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In message <OjHcrhtCKHA.5068 DeleteThis @TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl>, Leonard Grey
<l.grey DeleteThis @invalid.invalid> writes:
>Time to bring your computer to the shop.
You are probably right, but I think we could _try_ to help Billy a
little more (i. e. tell him the first few things that "the shop" would
try).
>---
>Leonard Grey
>Errare humanum est
>
>Billy D. wrote:
>> My computer was working fine and I think a virus or malware infected
>>my hard drive and now computer will only show a blank black screen
>>and will not boot up fully, only shows single curser in the upper
>>left hand corner. I have tried to use a boot cd, boot disc, the
>>install disc, and tried to do a new install, but nothing works. The
>>system is a Dell Optiplex GX260, with a 2.0 ghz P4 processor bought
>>used, but has new hard drive after original one crashed and was
>>working fine before. Trying to install purchased retail copy of XP
>>Pro, but will not complete boot up. When trying to reinstall I am
>>prompted to reboot after using start up discs and when it does comes
>>back to blank black screen with single curser. Please help!!!!
--
J. P. Gilliver. UMRA: 1960/<1985 MB++G.5AL-IS-P--Ch++(p)Ar@T0H+Sh0!:`)DNAf
** http://www.soft255.demon.co.uk/G6JPG-PC/JPGminPC.htm for ludicrously
outdated thoughts on PCs. **
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Since: Nov 02, 2008
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 4:54 pm
Post subject: Re: Computer Won't Boot [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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It is in the OP's best interests to have the computer seen by a
professional as soon as possible.
---
Leonard Grey
Errare humanum est
J. P. Gilliver (John) wrote:
> In message <OjHcrhtCKHA.5068.RemoveThis@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl>, Leonard Grey
> <l.grey.RemoveThis@invalid.invalid> writes:
>> Time to bring your computer to the shop.
>
> You are probably right, but I think we could _try_ to help Billy a
> little more (i. e. tell him the first few things that "the shop" would
> try).
>> ---
>> Leonard Grey
>> Errare humanum est
>>
>> Billy D. wrote:
>>> My computer was working fine and I think a virus or malware infected
>>> my hard drive and now computer will only show a blank black screen
>>> and will not boot up fully, only shows single curser in the upper
>>> left hand corner. I have tried to use a boot cd, boot disc, the
>>> install disc, and tried to do a new install, but nothing works. The
>>> system is a Dell Optiplex GX260, with a 2.0 ghz P4 processor bought
>>> used, but has new hard drive after original one crashed and was
>>> working fine before. Trying to install purchased retail copy of XP
>>> Pro, but will not complete boot up. When trying to reinstall I am
>>> prompted to reboot after using start up discs and when it does comes
>>> back to blank black screen with single curser. Please help!!!!
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Since: Jul 27, 2009
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 3:20 pm
Post subject: Re: Computer Won't Boot [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Sat, 25 Jul 2009 16:54:51 -0400, Leonard Grey
<l.grey.RemoveThis@invalid.invalid> wrote:
>It is in the OP's best interests to have the computer seen by a
>professional as soon as possible.
>---
Agreed.
....And when he gets it back, install a good, third party, firewall,
and shut off automatic updates.
>Leonard Grey
>Errare humanum est
>
>J. P. Gilliver (John) wrote:
>> In message <OjHcrhtCKHA.5068.RemoveThis@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl>, Leonard Grey
>> <l.grey.RemoveThis@invalid.invalid> writes:
>>> Time to bring your computer to the shop.
>>
>> You are probably right, but I think we could _try_ to help Billy a
>> little more (i. e. tell him the first few things that "the shop" would
>> try).
>>> ---
>>> Leonard Grey
>>> Errare humanum est
>>>
>>> Billy D. wrote:
>>>> My computer was working fine and I think a virus or malware infected
>>>> my hard drive and now computer will only show a blank black screen
>>>> and will not boot up fully, only shows single curser in the upper
>>>> left hand corner. I have tried to use a boot cd, boot disc, the
>>>> install disc, and tried to do a new install, but nothing works. The
>>>> system is a Dell Optiplex GX260, with a 2.0 ghz P4 processor bought
>>>> used, but has new hard drive after original one crashed and was
>>>> working fine before. Trying to install purchased retail copy of XP
>>>> Pro, but will not complete boot up. When trying to reinstall I am
>>>> prompted to reboot after using start up discs and when it does comes
>>>> back to blank black screen with single curser. Please help!!!!
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Since: Jul 29, 2009
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 12:09 pm
Post subject: Re: Computer Won't Boot [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Billy D. I agree with the others if you are not familiar & use to working on
computers, then get with your local IT buddy, shop etc... If you feel
confident with your skills, get an ERD Commander. Just about anything you
need to do, you can do through this program... Yes... Including starting
your machine up from a blank screen, unless you have a bad power supply.
"Billy D." <BillyD DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:19F3AC92-D875-4FB3-A0A1-79CDCAAFDEF5@microsoft.com...
> My computer was working fine and I think a virus or malware infected my
> hard
> drive and now computer will only show a blank black screen and will not
> boot
> up fully, only shows single curser in the upper left hand corner. I have
> tried to use a boot cd, boot disc, the install disc, and tried to do a new
> install, but nothing works. The system is a Dell Optiplex GX260, with a
> 2.0
> ghz P4 processor bought used, but has new hard drive after original one
> crashed and was working fine before. Trying to install purchased retail
> copy
> of XP Pro, but will not complete boot up. When trying to reinstall I am
> prompted to reboot after using start up discs and when it does comes back
> to
> blank black screen with single curser.
> Please help!!!! |
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