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06-28-2008, 10:28 AM
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| Help!! i'm ready to throw my PC out the window......i have no possible clue what happened to my computer but it wont start Windows.....it keeps telling me that i have a missing or corrupt file that needs to be re-installed in order for Windows to start....so i have located my Windows XP recovery disk and i'm wondering how in the hell i'm supposed to re-install it when the computer wont even allow me to use the keyboard.....anybody know how to help me???? |
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06-28-2008, 10:29 AM
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| Re: Help!! .....don't think i'm crazy......i'm posting from my MacBook |
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06-28-2008, 10:33 AM
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Rep Power: 46   | Re: Help!! Hi, Did you try booting up your computer with the recovery disk already in the disk drive? Most of those recovery disks have the operating system already loaded on the disk so the computer can boot from it instead of your hard drive. Hope this helps. |
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06-28-2008, 10:35 AM
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06-28-2008, 10:39 AM
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| www.petorphans.org  Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The wrong side of the tracks.... Co-Op: no Vendor: no Patient: yes
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It should boot form the recovery disk, and should allow you to run the Windows Repair mode, that is where it will be through ever Windows file and make sure it is correct. I can make phone calls if necessary. We'll get you through this. peace and love zb1 | |
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06-28-2008, 10:41 AM
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| Re: Help!! so basically that let my computer boot (sort of)....my desktop appears but my screen is frozen, i can see the screen that says "would you like to install Windows XP?" but i can not even move my mouse and my keyboard isn't responding either so i can not tell it to install...... |
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06-28-2008, 10:44 AM
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06-28-2008, 10:54 AM
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| www.petorphans.org Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The wrong side of the tracks.... Co-Op: no Vendor: no Patient: yes
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Rep Power: 289750 | Re: Help!! Quote:
...but let's try to get into Safe Mode , hit F8 when the computer logo appears. See if you can go that, if you get into the black screen, use your arrows to go up to Safe Mode and hit enter. Get into safe mode, exit safe mode and try to reboot normally. Sometimes this will jar things and they will correct themselves. Let me know | |
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06-28-2008, 11:02 AM
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| Re: Help!! no matter what i do the mouse and keyboard do not respond (and yes they are connected securely) |
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06-28-2008, 11:10 AM
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| www.petorphans.org Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The wrong side of the tracks.... Co-Op: no Vendor: no Patient: yes
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Rep Power: 289750 | Re: Help!! Quote:
Power down, unplug everything (printer etc. except keyboard and mouse.Got another keyboard and mouse???? Plug a different keyboard and mouse in. Let's just eliminate that it is the hardware. If that makes no change, which I don't think it will then I am wondering if a driver is corrupt? If it is then it would need to be reinstalled. Also when it tells you a file is bad, what file are they referring to? S | |
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06-28-2008, 11:22 AM
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| toothless dogs gnawing on my legs  Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: los angeles Co-Op: no Vendor: no Patient: yes
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Rep Power: 12 | Re: Help!! I had a problem like that a few months ago, it turned out to be a faulty HD. If all this installation business doesn't work, you should prolly get a diagnostic test performed on your comp. as it may actually be a hardware problem. |
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06-28-2008, 11:29 AM
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| www.petorphans.org Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The wrong side of the tracks.... Co-Op: no Vendor: no Patient: yes
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Most HD have a built in diagnostic tool, but if Missy is not able to navigate using a keyboard she may have a problem getting to this tool. Missy I'll PM you my home number... doing this way is ridiculous. S | |
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06-28-2008, 11:32 AM
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| Re: Help!! i haven't tried unplugging everything yet....lemme try that |
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06-28-2008, 11:51 AM
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| Just say........Tom- O  Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: covina Co-Op: no Vendor: no Patient: yes
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Rep Power: 480114 | Re: Help!! The EXACT same thing happened to me a couple months ago. I finally took my comp. in and they told my my mother board was completely ruined. My problems started after my daughter downloaded a movie from limewire ,when I was gone, even after I told her not to do It. Virus or something I guess.Sounds like my comp was doing the exact same thing that yours is doing. I ended up having to buy a whole new stack:tsad: but I love my new system  |
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06-28-2008, 12:00 PM
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06-28-2008, 12:01 PM
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| Re: Help!! You may be able to run the disk recovery by hitting F11 when you first power up  |
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06-28-2008, 12:04 PM
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Rep Power: 3681 | Re: Help!! Are you using a USB keyboard and mouse? If you are, try using a PS2 keyboard and mouse, or a USB to PS2 adapter for them. That might get them working when you boot the recovery disk. |
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06-28-2008, 12:20 PM
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| Just say........Tom- O Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: covina Co-Op: no Vendor: no Patient: yes
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Rep Power: 480114 | Re: Help!! Quote:
I did'nt mean to ruin your lunch and I hope this Is'nt the case with your computer. I was very upset when this happened to me too. I really hope this is'nt the problem. Maybe they just wanted to make a few bucks and I fell for It Idk, but I'm very interested in how your problem is solved. PLEASE!! let me know. Last edited by tomo7; 06-28-2008 at 01:51 PM.. | |
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06-29-2008, 04:55 PM
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| Re: Help!! so very sad to say that my computer is dead :tsad: ....but happy to say i love it's new replacement  |
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06-29-2008, 05:24 PM
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06-29-2008, 05:26 PM
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Rep Power: 289750 | Re: Help!! It's in a better place, just hope it didn't suffer. much love, zb1 Quote:
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06-29-2008, 05:32 PM
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| Bless the Flowers, Bless the Weed ...  Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: in the heart of the Saddleback Valley- OC Co-Op: NO Vendor: NO Patient: YES
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Rep Power: 23707 | Re: Help!! so you've got a replacement? I take it you went mac with the desktop, like the macbook? - early mornin' stoned pimp  |
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06-29-2008, 05:34 PM
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06-29-2008, 05:36 PM
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06-29-2008, 05:45 PM
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| Just say........Tom- O Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: covina Co-Op: no Vendor: no Patient: yes
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Thanks alot for the info. | |
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