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laptop will not boot (hp compaq nx 9010)
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BISH
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28. October 2006 @ 08:00 |
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Hi i tried starting up my laptop today but i am just getting a black screen that gives me different start up options safe mode, most recent working mode ,etc i tried these but nothing works just the black screen with the same message .Its running on XP OR IT WAS ANYWAY.please help..Thanks.....
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AfterDawn Addict
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28. October 2006 @ 20:05 |
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so what happens when you select one?
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BISH
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29. October 2006 @ 00:37 |
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nothing happens the screen just stays as it was giving me the same options.sorry for late reply using another pc..
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29. October 2006 @ 01:19 |
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so you press enter, and the options for loading windows are still on the screen? Can you mvoe up and down to select them?
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BISH
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29. October 2006 @ 05:17 |
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as soon as i select one of the options using the arrows and then press enter the screen freezes and i have to reboot before i can try any of the options again.
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29. October 2006 @ 05:31 |
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With any of the options? Hmm, may be time to try backing up your data and reformatting...
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BISH
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29. October 2006 @ 06:01 |
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will give it a try again today and post the results,someone else suggested reinstalling and booting with the XP disc so i might try that aswell...Thanks
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29. October 2006 @ 06:23 |
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Can do, although i'm a little concerned it crashes the instant you choose the option.
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BISH
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29. October 2006 @ 07:59 |
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yeah me too, i get about five lines on the screen when i try the safe mode boot but then nothing,hope the hard drive aint gone??anyway the XP disc is in work and i aint back till tuesday,long weekend here so i will have to wait till then,its like loosing a limb.
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29. October 2006 @ 08:44 |
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Try reinstalling windows, if nowt, you may need to reformat. If it's the second you choose the option I doubt it's hardware, it sounds like an install issue.
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BISH
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29. October 2006 @ 08:50 |
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hopefully thats all it is, or santa will be bringing a new one,thanks for the advice will spend tuesday trying to sort it out
and i will post the results..
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