[treman07]

I'm not sure if I'm posting this in the right section or not but here goes.. My wife did something last night and not sure what she actually done.. I start the computer and a screen comes up like normal (Intel Desktop Board, Intel Inside, Etc.).. After this screen goes off thats it, nothing happens.. It seems to try to do something for a second but then stops.. No activity coming from my PC at all.. What can I do from here?? Thanks

[Hybr!d]

Do you own a Windows XP CD, assuming you are running XP.

[treman07]

I do have XP.. But I have no idea where the disc is, I've moved like three times since getting this computer..

[Hybr!d]

Can you boot in safe mode (Press F8 repeatedly after the BIOS screen)

If not you need a CD to rule out if you hard drive is dead or not.

[treman07]

I can get to the screen to select safe mode but with I highlight safe mode and hit enter nothing happens...

[treman07]

correction:
I select safe mode then it goes to select operating system. windows XP Professional
is highlighted, I press enter and nothing happens.

[Hybr!d]

XP is corrupt.

You will need a CD to try and repair it, it may also then become clear that the hard drive has had it too.

[treman07]

figures.. suggestions on where to get a cd to try to repair?

[Hybr!d]

www.newegg.com

XP Home or Pro OEM is what you want.

[treman07]

thanks for the help