After having problems with XP, I took the hard drive out, installed it as a slave drive in another computer, I tried to fix it with the XP repair console but it still wouldn't start up. So I re-installed XP (not a clean install) and it started fine up fine when I switched it to the primary drive. But when I put the hard drive back in the original computer, all I get is the start up screen (that says windows xp) then it goes to the screen saying that it had a problem starting and would I like to start normally or safe mode etc. I can't get past this. Any idea what I should look for since it started fine in one and not the other? It's a Dell Dimension 4600i.
2007-10-26 13:20:06 · 7 answers · asked by jimsimm1 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
I'm sorry I neglected to mention that I cannot start it in safe mode nor can I start it with a startup CD. I did set the bios to start from CD first, then hard drive but the same thing happens when I try to start from the CD.
2007-10-26 14:11:37 · update #1
Is there another drive in the Dell Dimension 4600i? Check all your jumpers.
2007-10-26 13:25:06 · answer #1 · answered by Computer Guy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do not do a reinstall by way of fact the 1st ingredient. i visit anticipate which you rebooted the gadget and booted from the CD-Rom stress. If not, then you definately would be unable to repair the gadget. you're able to additionally attempt booting into risk-free mode. You try this via pressing the F8 key after the BIOS/producer demonstrate is going away. you will get menu options which includes risk-free Mode, risk-free Mode with networking, etc. There must be an selection for final comprehend good Config. attempt this and see if it does not fix your subject. If the above does not artwork, you're able to finally end up in the unenviable place of having to do a reinstall. till now you are trying this, you need to get a stay CD of a Linux distro or the only stunning Boot CD (UNCD). you are able to boot of the two of those and verify your HD for blunders and doubtlessly get well them. you additionally can use them to backup up records to an exterior HD. do not do a reinstall without first doing the back up or you're able to loose you records/song.
2016-10-02 21:28:47 · answer #2 · answered by harren 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try doing the same things you did, but on the machine it is supposed to be in (do not put the drive into another machine as the slave).
2007-10-26 13:26:13 · answer #3 · answered by theshadowknows 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a problem with device drivers , hardware or software . This problem can be solved by uninstalling new softwares, updating device drivers and making minor configuration changes . From http://fixit.in/bluescreenofdeath.html
2007-10-26 13:29:29 · answer #4 · answered by saf r 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with computer guy.
Make sure you have your ide cables hooked up right (I'm assuming it's an IDE drive)
And the jumpers, if you're using jumpers are set right.
2007-10-26 13:36:42 · answer #5 · answered by Frank F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good Day....Different computers have different configuration....surely your new installation is not suited for a different machine....try to install it on the original machine it is intended to run.....
2007-10-26 14:00:13 · answer #6 · answered by Norman F 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you chosen to start the computer in safe mode? If so, what happens - how far do you get, what can you do, etc?
If you can't start in safe mode, what happens when you choose SAFE MODE?
HTH : )
2007-10-26 13:24:22 · answer #7 · answered by C-bug 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋