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vcbc

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13. October 2006 @ 23:47

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Hi. I cannot install anything except windows 98, windows xp and 2000 just freezes after the blue screen after booting and reading all the files and says setup is starting windows. I tried to install linux but it just load some files and crash and restarted automotically. I was thinking this could be a bios issue maybe i have to upgrade it, but have no idea how to know which model i have. When i turn it on it says Compaq and im not running any os right now cant seem to find my 98 install disk... Anyone have any ideas....
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Auslander

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14. October 2006 @ 07:58

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the computer probably doesn't meet the minimum requirements of XP. what are the actual system specs?

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vcbc

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14. October 2006 @ 09:16

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Nah It was installed when i got it...Not sure about the comp cause i dont use it alot. All I know is it used to have windows xp on it and have 512MB ram.

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Auslander

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14. October 2006 @ 09:26

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well, if you're sure your ram is seated properly and all the hardware is in proper working condition, i would say you're just not doing enough of a low-level format. is the XP you're trying to install the upgrade or the full version?

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vcbc

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14. October 2006 @ 09:36

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The XP is full version. Btw i forgot to say that i had change the mobo before, but windows xp still worked after a month then it crashed. I dont have the old mobo any more so i can't check it. Thats y im thinking that its the bios.

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flynn123

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14. October 2006 @ 09:50

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I have had problems with windows XP when changing hardware, but it sounds like you have formatted it already.

You could try a memory diagnostic, Microsoft have one Windows Memory Diagnostic

Otherwise try installing with the basics attached to the pc like just one cd-rom and the hard drive

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vcbc

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17. October 2006 @ 19:40

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Well I got Windows 98 SE now but that doesnt install either just freezes... maybe it is the ram.

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dejahboi

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19. October 2006 @ 07:47

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is this a custom mobo??