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Old 18-05-2008, 06:39 PM
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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
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Old 18-05-2008, 06:51 PM
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Do you own a Windows XP CD, assuming you are running XP.
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Old 18-05-2008, 06:55 PM
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I do have XP.. But I have no idea where the disc is, I've moved like three times since getting this computer..
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Old 18-05-2008, 07:12 PM
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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.
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Old 18-05-2008, 07:15 PM
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I can get to the screen to select safe mode but with I highlight safe mode and hit enter nothing happens...
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correction:
I select safe mode then it goes to select operating system. windows XP Professional
is highlighted, I press enter and nothing happens.
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Old 18-05-2008, 07:24 PM
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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.
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figures.. suggestions on where to get a cd to try to repair?
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Old 18-05-2008, 07:35 PM
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www.newegg.com

XP Home or Pro OEM is what you want.
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thanks for the help
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