i've had the desktop for about 2yrs, just got a laptop, so i let my sis-in-law use the desktop.. now my laptop wont boot, when i push the power button it turns on then turns back off then turns itself back on then off over & over. so i got the desktop back and hooked that up, as soon as it's turned on and goes to the desktop screen messages pop up that say netscape, or int. explorer, what ever it wants has performed an illegal operation and either shuts everything off or if i don't do anything with it for a minute it'll just freeze up. is there anything i can do to fix either of these my self or am i gonna have to pay someone to get in there and fix them? any honest help is appreciated.
2006-08-17 19:07:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Take out the BIOS battery on the laptop for 3 mins.. UNPLUG THE LAPTOP and REMOVE THE BIG BATTERY... Unscrew two screws that will take the keyboard off, ( The underside of the laptop, useually twards the back center, . Flip it back over. There should be a strip at the top of the keyboard that will come off seperately from the keyboard that you have to remove first. (contains the power button and useually colume keys. once you get that off you can slide the keyboard out, and you will see a battery, pull it out three mins.... put it back in and replace the keyboard and the strip. PLUG it in..
2006-08-17 19:34:55 · answer #1 · answered by ntlgnce 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well as to the laptop it can be a BIOS problem (the one that switches on the pc from scratch loads HD and possibly Windows) or else a power supply prob.Well I dont think thats a user arrangable problem. If you take it to a tech near by mension what I told you it could help reduce the time they'll keep it.
For the PC it rather looks as a software prob it looks like a virus has warped windows up. In that case since Windows is surely ruined you need to format and by this time backup is not allowed cause when you ll put the backup back again the viral will re enter your pc and you ll need to start from scratch.
2006-08-17 19:53:01 · answer #2 · answered by Ozzy 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The laptop is most likely a hardware issue and needs to be taken/sent to a service center or computer shop that is qualified to work on laptops. It could be a large variety of problems. Expect to have to replace at least a little hardware (usually a bad connector).
The desktop most likely has enjoyed the company of a virus. Virus cleanup should be planned as soon as the PC is made stable. If your running windows xp you can do a Repair install (see link below) This will require having your original winxp disk. If your running windows 98 your going to need to do a full re-install most likely.
2006-08-17 19:16:39 · answer #3 · answered by kelticdreamer69 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, attempt eliminating the HDD and fetch a bootable DVD and attempt booting from that. If it particularly works wonderful its your HDD. attempt formatting it and if it dosn't get by ability of purchase a sparkling one. 2d, attempt eliminating the battery and use the wall charger as well, reason now and again the minor voltage huge difference will be detected and it wont enable you employ the pc. third, attempt resetting the BIOS placing. wish that you've disconnected all peripherals. major source of blue reflects(BSOD) on abode windows computers are virus and some type of static ability interior the motherboard. Dont forget to connect the HDD and backup your documents earlier you format it.
2016-11-05 01:55:01 · answer #4 · answered by mcthay 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your laptop is infected with virus or may be some spyware or adware.The best think u can do is to install an antivirus or spyware program to your laptop.if u was not able to enter to the desktop then go to safemode and install these softwares.best software available are mcafee antivirus ,webrootspysweeper or pc tools spyware doctor.The above said softwares are available in net to download ,as they are trial version u can use it for 15 days.You can also get an free version of adware se-personal from net and i prefer this.I think this will help you.
2006-08-17 20:16:18 · answer #5 · answered by sujith s 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
your operating is being corrupted, it is caused by virus or badsector hard disk... back up your files.... and format it, hten install windows, dont forget the motherboards installer....
but when it happens again... change your hard disk, its been damaged.
2006-08-17 19:52:51 · answer #6 · answered by erwin 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
restore to previous state before it crash.
click on start menu you will see help and support menu,
click on it then choose :
undo change to your computer with system restore.
or check here:
http://www.go2brunei.com/Internet/Internet.htm
2006-08-17 19:22:15 · answer #7 · answered by Go2Brunei.com 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋