Big Problem

g4m3rof1337 · 11-02-2009, 09:22 AM

Alright, so I was watching a video on my computer in fullscreen mode, and the screen started to get fuzzy, kind of like what you see on a TV on an empty input. This happened once before, and a simple manual restart worked, well this time, after the Vista loading screen, a CHKDSK scan shows up, and pretty much forces me to scan it, since it says push any key to get out, but no key works, but to get past my BIOS info screen, I have to push a key..

So, I'm a little afraid to persue the scan, since CHKDSK was what messed my other drive up before..

Any ideas?

ComputerHazard · 11-02-2009, 11:00 AM

Checkdisk wont hurt your system. Sounds like a hardware problem. I would start testing the obvious parts to see if they work. Every computer goes through a POST power on self test and re-writes a log every time your computer starts up. If you can find that then you will know if a hardware issue is going on. If the log contains no errors then its your software. I would also recommend that you download say malwarebytes with the link here on the forum and update it then run a scan. Maybe a potential virus.

linkin93 · 11-02-2009, 12:57 PM

Run all antivirus programs, defrag your drive, run chkdsk, clean up old files, uninstall any programs you don't use. do all of these and your problem should go away. if not then it's time for a reformat... be sure to back up important data like personal files/drivers.

g4m3rof1337 · 11-02-2009, 07:36 PM

Thanks guys. I ended up running repair mode with the Vista DVD, and that fixed it, so. Though I plan on running scans and cleaning up a bit.

Could it be a potential drive failure? I ran a quick HDTune scan, and it came back fine.

Thanks.

11-02-2009, 09:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
g4m3rof1337 Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 10,591	Big Problem Alright, so I was watching a video on my computer in fullscreen mode, and the screen started to get fuzzy, kind of like what you see on a TV on an empty input. This happened once before, and a simple manual restart worked, well this time, after the Vista loading screen, a CHKDSK scan shows up, and pretty much forces me to scan it, since it says push any key to get out, but no key works, but to get past my BIOS info screen, I have to push a key.. So, I'm a little afraid to persue the scan, since CHKDSK was what messed my other drive up before.. Any ideas? __________________ Desktop/Laptop nForce 750i SLI FTW Q9450 @ 2.66GHz Water Cooled/ T8100 @ 2.10GHz Two XFX 512MB 8800GTs with Accelero S1s / Two 512MB 8600GTs RaidMax 700Watt OCZ 4GB/ 2GB WD 500GB,200GB,80GB/ 320GB Sceptre 20.1'' or 32'' Sharp Aquos HD LCD/ 17'' Widescreen G15, MX518, N52TE/ 4 Harmon/Kardon Speakers w/ Sub.

11-02-2009, 11:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
ComputerHazard Bronze Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 48	Checkdisk wont hurt your system. Sounds like a hardware problem. I would start testing the obvious parts to see if they work. Every computer goes through a POST power on self test and re-writes a log every time your computer starts up. If you can find that then you will know if a hardware issue is going on. If the log contains no errors then its your software. I would also recommend that you download say malwarebytes with the link here on the forum and update it then run a scan. Maybe a potential virus. __________________ When stupidity meets computers: Tech support: What kind of computer do you have? Female customer: A white one... Tech support: What anti-virus program do you use? Customer: Netscape. Tech support: That's not an anti-virus program. Customer: Oh, sorry...Internet Explorer. Real questions only please!

11-02-2009, 12:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
linkin93 Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NSW, Australia Age: 16 Posts: 2,384	Run all antivirus programs, defrag your drive, run chkdsk, clean up old files, uninstall any programs you don't use. do all of these and your problem should go away. if not then it's time for a reformat... be sure to back up important data like personal files/drivers. __________________ System CM Storm Scout - Asus P5N-E SLI - Core 2 Duo E4500 @ 3.02Ghz - 2x1GB Corsair XMS2 @ 900mhz - Sapphire HD 3870 - WD 250GB Caviar SE16 - SHAW 860W - Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Perhiprials Logitech G5 Mouse - Logitech R-10 Speakers - Targus Keyboard - HP L1470 17" 1280x1024 Monitor

11-02-2009, 07:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
g4m3rof1337 Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 10,591	Thanks guys. I ended up running repair mode with the Vista DVD, and that fixed it, so. Though I plan on running scans and cleaning up a bit. Could it be a potential drive failure? I ran a quick HDTune scan, and it came back fine. Thanks. __________________ Desktop/Laptop nForce 750i SLI FTW Q9450 @ 2.66GHz Water Cooled/ T8100 @ 2.10GHz Two XFX 512MB 8800GTs with Accelero S1s / Two 512MB 8600GTs RaidMax 700Watt OCZ 4GB/ 2GB WD 500GB,200GB,80GB/ 320GB Sceptre 20.1'' or 32'' Sharp Aquos HD LCD/ 17'' Widescreen G15, MX518, N52TE/ 4 Harmon/Kardon Speakers w/ Sub.

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