I have a new computer with work on it that i can not lose because it is extremely important. How do i get it to start properly but still not lose the work..if i use safe mode can i back it up onto a CD or something like that?
2006-12-16 12:53:43 · 4 answers · asked by Tom W 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
You mean your computer doesn't post? That could be a bios problem, internal battery is dead, or your motherboard is malfunctioning. Try to reset your cmos.
To backup, just like a previous post said to hook up your HDD to another computer as a slave and backup the important files to another media.
2006-12-16 14:46:50 · answer #1 · answered by SlyMcFly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The question is, does it ever come back?
If it will boot into safe mode, you should be able to copy files to a CD or a thumb drive. Even if it will not boot Windows at all, it may be possible to install the drive in another PC and copy the files.
2006-12-16 12:58:10 · answer #2 · answered by Computer Guy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
remove the Hard disk, take it to a freinds place connect it as a Slave or on its own IDE you can browse the disk and copy files if the disk hasnt failed
Sounds Like you have made a change Re Connect the drive to ide 1 remove all cards from slots except vid card
Or try some new ram
2006-12-16 12:58:09 · answer #3 · answered by Audio Visual master 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your computer is not working properly while you are working on it, it could be a problem with device drivers, hardware or software.
Detailed instructions at http://tinyurl.com/yk5zpr
2006-12-17 04:05:50 · answer #4 · answered by gira 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋