I have another computer so I am not afraid of erasing anything on the hard drive that I need to fix.
2006-06-12 12:23:02 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
My problem with it is that occasionally it will freeze then go to a black screen with DOS writing on it saying press ctrl+alt+delete but when I do it goes back to that.
2006-06-12 12:32:32 · update #1
Something about a NFS error.
2006-06-12 12:35:45 · update #2
Depending on how old the hd is and the os you're running, it's kind of hard to tell if a full format is worth it. If the HD was used for Windows 95, the hd may be using the FAT32 system. In this case, if you're using 95 on that old hd, try to get a dos prompt up. You'll need a boot disk for your floppy drive. If it's anything higher, chances are your hd is toast.
Be a little more specific about your computer and os cause that'll be a lot easier to solve.
2006-06-12 12:45:24 · answer #1 · answered by lickthisup69 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the hard drive is really the problem (mechanical), then you are probably out of luck. If Windows is messing up, put in the Windows disk, reboot, and reload the Operating System. Format using NTFS. It is worth a try.
2006-06-12 12:36:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At the DOS prompt type "chkdsk". After this action is complete, type "exit" and reboot. If this fails, boot to a windows xp installation disk and choose "r" for repair. If you get a DOS prompt here type, "chkdsk /p" there is a space before the /p. then reboot again.
2006-06-13 15:34:38 · answer #3 · answered by mittalman53 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
by formatting the hard drive you can fix it but eveything will be delited and then you have to install a new operating system.
2006-06-12 17:34:12 · answer #4 · answered by porscheracergt3 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes if the problem is with the OS and not the hd.
2006-06-12 12:27:15 · answer #5 · answered by Swordfish 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is the problem with your hard drive?
2006-06-12 12:27:16 · answer #6 · answered by Ash 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋