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orangeman1980 · 10-23-2005, 07:25 PM

Hello, I assembled my pc yesterday and spent the better part of yesterday trying to load windows. I set the bios to read the cd first and the comp would go to a blue screen, act as if it was loading a bunch of files, and randomly stop. A friend had transfered all the data from my old hd to the new one, would this affect anything, is there a way to wipe the hd from where I am now?

Thanks

orangeman1980 · 10-24-2005, 04:35 AM

anyone?

timothyb89 · 10-26-2005, 12:53 AM

I think the Linux CDs usually come with partitioning software. When you partition, it usually wipes the HD. If you can use another computer with a CD burner, partition and don't install Linux. If you have an XP cd, it might also have partitioning things. You could also google "boot partitioning software" and see what you get, sadly you would need another computer. If all else fails, take to Hd out, throw in on the ground, and send it back for a refund sayingthe case was damaged, but I don't think you would want to try that. But you may want to think a little, here. 1)If ALL your files were copied to the new hard drive, then you should have the OS on it, and you should just be able to boot your computer. If nothing works, get mad at Microsoft for making faulty Windows CDs

TheChef · 10-26-2005, 01:16 AM

Well, later in the installation process for Windows there is a part where you can partition, but if you can't reach that download a boot disk from bootdisk.com, run "fdisk" and partition that way. Where exactly does it stop while loading files?

10-23-2005, 07:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
orangeman1980 New Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 2	New Build - Can't Load OS Hello, I assembled my pc yesterday and spent the better part of yesterday trying to load windows. I set the bios to read the cd first and the comp would go to a blue screen, act as if it was loading a bunch of files, and randomly stop. A friend had transfered all the data from my old hd to the new one, would this affect anything, is there a way to wipe the hd from where I am now? Thanks

10-26-2005, 12:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
timothyb89 Gold Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 357	I think the Linux CDs usually come with partitioning software. When you partition, it usually wipes the HD. If you can use another computer with a CD burner, partition and don't install Linux. If you have an XP cd, it might also have partitioning things. You could also google "boot partitioning software" and see what you get, sadly you would need another computer. If all else fails, take to Hd out, throw in on the ground, and send it back for a refund sayingthe case was damaged, but I don't think you would want to try that. But you may want to think a little, here. 1)If ALL your files were copied to the new hard drive, then you should have the OS on it, and you should just be able to boot your computer. If nothing works, get mad at Microsoft for making faulty Windows CDs __________________ And now that I'm running my life support equipment through Windows 95, I'll never have to worry about - beeeeeeeep... Registered Linux User #425668 Registered Linux Machine #333299

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TheChef Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New York Age: 17 Posts: 1,383	Well, later in the installation process for Windows there is a part where you can partition, but if you can't reach that download a boot disk from bootdisk.com, run "fdisk" and partition that way. Where exactly does it stop while loading files? __________________ Athlon 64 3000+ Venice -- MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum Asus nVidia GeForce 6600 -- Corsair ValueSelect 1024mb Seagate 120GB Barracuda -- Xoxide X-Clear Case FOR SALE http://www.computerforum.com/showthread.php?t=47630 http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=mzvideos

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10-24-2005, 04:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
orangeman1980 New Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 2	anyone?