2007-06-29 17:26:41 · 4 answers · asked by Sir Ant 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
You need to explain the problem a bit more....
Anyways ...if after switching on your laptop ...it goes to the black screen with the Windows logo in the center and then restarts ...you need to re-install your OS( operating system).
However, if after switching on your laptop ....it doesn't start at all ..then something is wrong with the RAM ...or your CMOS battery is dead.
Maybe it is switching on ...but your screen has gone "kaput"!
Lets hope your motherboard hasn't gone bust!!
2007-06-29 17:32:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When this happened to me a few computers ago, I had brought a virus home from the office. Had to take my computer in for a "clean" install.
If you have confidence that you would like to try, here is information on repair. Pay attention to the source links. There is a wealth of information there.
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XP Repair install
Source: Source: http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
Service Pack 2 link. Copy and paste link into your browser. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=049C9DBE-3B8E- 4F30-8245-9E368D3CDB5A&displaylang=en
Copied from the first link:
1. Boot the computer using the XP CD. You may need to change the boot order in the system BIOS. Check your system documentation for steps to access the BIOS and change the boot order.
2. When you see the "Welcome To Setup" screen, you will see the options below This portion of the Setup program prepares Microsoft Windows XP to run on your computer: To setup Windows XP now, press ENTER. To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press R. To quit Setup without installing Windows XP, press F3.
3. Press Enter to start the Windows Setup. do not choose "To repair a Windows XP installation using the Recovery Console, press R", (you do not want to load Recovery Console). I repeat, do not choose "To repair a Windows XP installation using the Recovery Console, press R".
4. Accept the License Agreement and Windows will search for existing Windows installations.
5. Select the XP installation you want to repair from the list and press R to start the repair. If Repair is not one of the options, read Warning #2 below!!
6. Setup will copy the necessary files to the hard drive and reboot. Do not press any key to boot from CD when the message appears. Setup will continue as if it were doing a clean install, but your applications and settings will remain intact. Blaster worm warning: Do not immediately activate over the internet when asked, enable the XP firewall [ http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=283673 ] before connecting to the internet. You can activate after the firewall is enabled. Control Panel - Network Connections. Right click the connection you use, Properties, and there is a check box on the Advanced [ http://michaelstevenstech.com/xpfirewall1.jpg ] page.
7. Reapply updates or service packs applied since initial Windows XP installation. Please note that a Repair Install using an Original pre service pack 1 or 2 XP CD used as the install media will remove SP1/SP2 respectively and service packs plus updates isssued after the service packs will need to be reapplied.
2007-06-30 00:55:45 · answer #2 · answered by TheHumbleOne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you get any messages when you try to load it up?
2007-06-30 00:29:36 · answer #3 · answered by Celeste H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please add make and model
2007-06-30 00:29:24 · answer #4 · answered by DOUGLAS M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋