On Saturday everything was fine, kids on cbeebies website
and I installed windows security patches and some software to view streaming media, (I did not reboot after this) and everything was OK. Have checked all the leads are fine.
On Sunday the PC would not boot up, nothing on the screen at all and the PC was bleeping every second. Disk drives fine, I could hear them spinning and the PC had not been moved at all. Any ideas?
2006-12-14 02:49:14 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Sounds like a memory problem. If you are comfortable opening the PC, with the PC off try removing and putting back the memory chip(s). Often that will fix the issue. Over time they can work loose or get dirt on the contacts.
If not, offer to buy a Mcdonalds for your favorite "geek" and he/she will do it for you. (Five minute job).
If that does not resolve the issue, you will need to have a pro look at it. The beeping means that it is a mechanical/hardware issue.
2006-12-14 03:01:54 · answer #1 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
** Immediately after new software or a new operating system is installed:
More recent versions of software and operating systems typically require more memory than older versions. New software, especially beta versions, is notoriously buggy and can produce memory errors. The first step to correcting these errors, other than uninstalling the beta software, is to check for a BIOS upgrade or a service patch for the software.
**For no apparent reason:
If a PC has been running okay and suddenly begins having memory problems, check for corrosion on the contacts of the memory modules. Another likely cause is heat. The PC could have been running too hot and has finally damaged the motherboard, memory, or processor to the point of causing errors. Another suspect should be the power supply.
2006-12-14 20:19:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just two queries
1] Is it a very rapid beeping, as in when you inadvertently lean something on your keyboard? If so, it could be sticky fingers have wedged a key down.
2] Do I understand that this is the first boot since you installed new software etc?
Having unplugged and replugged all the usb connectors, I'd be inclined to see if I could get it to boot in Safe mode (rapidly tapping F8 while it's starting) and get back to where you were before Saturday's exploits.
Failing this, I too would suspect RAM first.
2006-12-14 03:19:47 · answer #3 · answered by champer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to say that you should check the simplest things first. I think Julie t. is right I had the same problem and paid the tech.'s a lot of money to tell me that my system was OK. I didn't take my keyboard in with the computer when I got home and hooked everything back up it started again so I replaced the keyboard and everything is fine again. ( Oh a stuck key will mess with your memory. )
2006-12-14 03:26:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've got had comparable problems with an previous computing device of mine it is around 8 years previous now. it ought to be because of the fact it ought to be dusty which will reason overheating, which may well be why the followers have become quicker and louder. yet another answer on your undertaking: a million: basically get rid of the RAM sticks and turn on your equipment, it will make different beep sounds. 2. Now change it OFF and insert the RAM sticks and turn it ON lower back. wish this solves your undertaking.
2016-10-14 22:34:16 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had this problem with my pc like yours making this beeping sound all the time I new the whole pc wasn't knacked because the fans where still working! I took it to get fixed and it was one of the memory cards I think had broke! Cost about £149 to get fixed!
2006-12-14 02:55:10 · answer #6 · answered by Purple Fairy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
kids sticky fingers make sure all the buttons are ok and not stuck this could be the problem if a button on the keyboard is stuck then you will get a constant beeping and make sure that there is nothing in the disk drives
2006-12-14 02:51:49 · answer #7 · answered by julie t 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only two things will cause a continual beep. Bad RAM or bad Video RAM. You should find a local tech shop and have them run a diagnostics on it. Be prepared to pay around $50 for this plus parts and labor. Hope this helps
2006-12-14 02:52:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
This happened to my pc b4. Normally if your pc is too much loaded with stuff this happeneds. Try boot it through dos. If not the you need to reinstalled you pc
2006-12-14 02:57:27 · answer #9 · answered by microspatula 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If nothing appears is you on/offbutton broken or stuck? I ask because of the constant beeping.
2006-12-14 02:52:02 · answer #10 · answered by Sir Sidney Snot 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋