Computer problem?

[shahab6]

I just recently started having a problem with my computer. The computer starts but cant load windows. The computer freezes at the point before windows runs. I even trying using a windows xp pro (corp.) ms-dos start-up disk but it still doesnt start. AI even checked the ram and other parts of the computer but i still cant fix it. However, once every 40min that i try, i could get to the screen to run on safe mode but it stuck in the middle while running any scripts.... Does anyone here know to fix the problem???????

 

[Corey]

try downloading & running some cleaning tools

check out this post

http://www.namepros.com/free-resources/481504-free-cleaning-tools.html?highlight=Cleaning+Tools

Cheers
Corey

 

[johname]

Start from scratch? format hard drive and do it using a wipe out program that writes zeros over all previous data? Good luck

 

[Keral_Patel]

If it starts in safe mode then backup the important data.

Don't think too much and spend time on repairing it when you can format the HDD and install new OS in an hour or so.

 

[sdtrader]

Much as Nick said I reinstalled but as you mentioned you cannot run in safe mode.

I ran into this as well trying to fix someones virus infested computer. After removing the viruses the windows files were no longer stable.There really didn't seem to be a good cure. I even tried installing a new boot file. So I know what you mean-you cannot run in safe mode:you can't do anything at all really.

I finally chose the following:
1)Take the hard disk out and install in another computer as a slave.
2)Copy and paste any personal files,photos etc. to the hardrive on the other computer.
3)Take out the drive and put it back.
4)Format and reinstall windows on the problem harddrive.
5)Transfer the saved files from the other computer.

 

[[email protected]]

Hi!

With XP, this is a common thing happening sice the Windows 32. Virut domain ..
It seems more like a virus attack which has infected your boot files and runnable / loading files.

Get your system loaded with a different HDD and make this HDD clean,,,, CLEAN!!
If you do not have important data, get it formatted.

I had an extra HDD, I made the extra HDD the PRimary, installed XP and Norton and then scanned this infected drive.

Hope this helps!

 

[dgridley]

If you can't run in Safe Mode, seems the only option is format, then re-install.. Windows system files are obviously corrupt. You'll need to start from scratch..

 

[-Alex-]

try downloading & running some cleaning tools

check out this post

http://www.namepros.com/free-resources/481504-free-cleaning-tools.html?highlight=Cleaning+Tools

Cheers
Corey

Might be hard to do that if he can't get the computer to even turn on properly lol...

 

[GILSAN]

Next time your computer is up and running perfectly make a backup copy of your C: Disk with a program called Norton "Ghost". Anytime you have a problem with your computer, you just restore your "ghost". Works like magic. I've used it for at least 7-8 years. It's less than 1MByte in size and fits into a diskete.

GIL

 

[dgridley]

If you can get it to boot far enough, you can try System Restore but sounds like critical system files are corrupted beyond repair.

 

[GILSAN]

If you can get it to boot far enough, you can try System Restore but sounds like critical system files are corrupted beyond repair.

It's for that reason, when you are unable to make a System Restore that I allways use my "Ghost" It's simply "the best" :tu:

 

[liquidcherry]

if you can boot up your computer insafe mode just open start, chose "run" , cmd and once the command window is open type" sfc /scannow", it will reset your system files if they are corrupt...make sure you have your windows cd, even a simple restore cd should work......

Cheers

Frank

 

[weblord]

what did you do before this happens?
you can clean it using one of the tools and run it on safe mode.
if everything else failed then re-install.
make sure you have a backup first.

I just recently started having a problem with my computer. The computer starts but cant load windows. The computer freezes at the point before windows runs. I even trying using a windows xp pro (corp.) ms-dos start-up disk but it still doesnt start. AI even checked the ram and other parts of the computer but i still cant fix it. However, once every 40min that i try, i could get to the screen to run on safe mode but it stuck in the middle while running any scripts.... Does anyone here know to fix the problem???????

 

[AndyR]

Install linux into free space on the windows drive or other drive to reclaim your files.
Reformat the drive, repartition, use windows disk, and reinstall windows (and linux).

 

[dgridley]

Yeah, as was stated, he can't get into safe mode so looks like the only option is to formet and re-install.

 

[liquidcherry]

Yeah, as was stated, he can't get into safe mode so looks like the only option is to formet and re-install.

Nope, get a boot cd like http://www.ubcd4win.com/downloads.htm

Works(if you know what you are doing)

OP, if you need more help, PM me....

Cheers

Frank

 

[weblord]

why would it run a script if it's in safe mode? then you need to do the obvious, just reformat and start all over again.

 

[liquidcherry]

why would it run a script if it's in safe mode? then you need to do the obvious, just reformat and start all over again.

Yeah, reformat and loose all your data, nice advice....

Cheers

Frank

 

[weblord]

what's the status with this?

I just recently started having a problem with my computer. The computer starts but cant load windows. The computer freezes at the point before windows runs. I even trying using a windows xp pro (corp.) ms-dos start-up disk but it still doesnt start. AI even checked the ram and other parts of the computer but i still cant fix it. However, once every 40min that i try, i could get to the screen to run on safe mode but it stuck in the middle while running any scripts.... Does anyone here know to fix the problem???????

 

[mdamin76]

I guess, you need to check out if your hard disk is having problem with virus or bad sector. If you have a spare computer/hard disk, try to use the spare hard disk to confirm that the problem is not from the hard disk. Good luck.