had a power cut during the night then when I put my pc on this morning first it said 'can't load dos so I restarted it then it gives me the option of starting in safe mode etc so i've tried starting in safe mode, last known good config., start normally, it then appears to be going to start then just does nothing
2006-09-25 22:38:39 · 13 answers · asked by ? 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
pc was not on during power cut and have checked connections
2006-09-25 22:55:48 · update #1
ok have tried most of the things you guys have suggested none of them work, well the repair one might work but to do that you need the administaters password and i'm f**ked if I can remember it so unless anybody has any other suggestions I'm going to look for the sledgehammer
2006-09-25 23:26:19 · update #2
I know this ounds strange but as XP does make a copy of its boot record just keep trying to start it and hopefully, I hope sooner rather than later, it should work itself out.
If it doesn't you may have to a soft repair using the Windows install disk as one of the service files may have beome damaged due to it's sudden shutdown.
http://www.windowsreinstall.com/winxphome/installxpcdrepair/indexfullpage.htm
In future may I suggest an anti-surge set of mains sockets which can help protoect your pc from these kind of incidents.
2006-09-25 22:50:27 · answer #1 · answered by David Computer Guy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First thing - make sure you give it plenty of time to start. Starting in Safe Mode takes longer than normal startup and its quite normal for the screen to be blank for a minuite or two during the process.
If it still doesn't work, try booting from your Windows CD (the one that came with your computer), choose "Repair" when prompted, then at the prompt run CHKDSK C:
2006-09-25 22:48:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like a surge that probably occurred at the same time as the powercut has burnt something out inside the box. It could be many things - call in a technician to look at it.
Rawlyn.
2006-09-25 22:54:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem, look switch everything off and then back on again, it will have two options both saying the same thing WINDOWS DEFAULT, click on the one on top using the arrows on the keyboard and it should go through it worked for me last night, IM me to let me know that it has worked ! you have to be quick cos there is a timer beside it !
2006-09-25 22:52:32 · answer #4 · answered by kevthekat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you have a virus. Get in-touch with PC Doctor Or Westec Network. Phone this number 01889562629 and they will put you in-touch with some one in your area. They are very good. they repair my laptop.
Sid x
2006-09-25 22:46:15 · answer #5 · answered by Sidney Thomas P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Was the computer on last night as the power went off?
2006-09-25 22:47:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ouch. That's not good. Something was fried in your circuitry. Poor little microchips. You could try reinstalling your OS
2006-09-25 22:47:22 · answer #7 · answered by reynwater 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try using a very large slegehammer or similar instrument. It may not make the computer work but I am sure it would make you feel alot better.
2006-09-25 22:52:30 · answer #8 · answered by rippernorkett 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try using your start up disks.The system CDs provided when you buy your PC.Go get one if necessary.If it still doesnt work, its virus, confirmed.Of course you will check your connections first did ya?
2006-09-25 22:46:19 · answer #9 · answered by lionelchek 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get it checked to see if any of the hardware was damaged by the power cut.
2006-09-25 22:46:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋