Computer Will Not Boot

[TrainTrackHack]

If I were you I'd probably install XP and see how it works, just to narrow down the possibilities. If XP craps out on you, something's probably blown up, if not, we'll have to give Gates a friendly, comforting bash to express our satisfaction with his newborn child Vista...

 

[cohen]

If I were you I'd probably install XP and see how it works, just to narrow down the possibilities. If XP craps out on you, something's probably blown up, if not, we'll have to give Gates a friendly, comforting bash to express our satisfaction with his newborn child Vista...

I agree - install XP and see what happens!

 

[techmatch]

there is an option when u reinstall windows ie windows repair go to that option

 

[cohen]

there is an option when u reinstall windows ie windows repair go to that option

he has done a vista reinstall and windows repair won't help!

 

[Kornowski]

If I were you I'd probably install XP and see how it works, just to narrow down the possibilities. If XP craps out on you, something's probably blown up, if not, we'll have to give Gates a friendly, comforting bash to express our satisfaction with his newborn child Vista...

Yeah, Guess I could try that, Thanks.

there is an option when u reinstall windows ie windows repair go to that option

It happens on a clean Install, so there isn't any point in that, But thanks for the suggestion.

 

[PabloTeK]

It might be your motherboard taking a dump on you Danny. Try getting something like Ubuntu, installing it and see if it decides to have a Kernel Panic or freezes.

 

[cohen]

i suggest XP and see if it does it... otherwise it could be your mobo!

 

[Kornowski]

It might be your motherboard taking a dump on you Danny. Try getting something like Ubuntu, installing it and see if it decides to have a Kernel Panic or freezes.

So, Install Ubuntu, What would it do? You mean, it'd screw up whilst installing?

 

[PabloTeK]

If something is wrong then it'll either display a kernel Panic (UNIX version of a BSOD) or it'll freeze and the system will be totally locked out.

 

[Kornowski]

If something is wrong then it'll either display a kernel Panic (UNIX version of a BSOD) or it'll freeze and the system will be totally locked out.

Is this when installed, or actually running the OS?

How would I test it? Because I can go a day without my computer BSOD'ing...

 

[PabloTeK]

Just install it and use it for a while (3-4 days) and if it crashes then it's definately hardware related.

 

[Kornowski]

Just install it and use it for a while (3-4 days) and if it crashes then it's definately hardware related.

Hmmm, Easier said than done though. I wouldn't know what to do on it... To test it for that long...

This sucks.

 

[PabloTeK]

Just use it as a normal OS (except without most games) because if it's random then the system will crash while you're using it normally, there don't seem to be any extreme conditions.

 

[claytonr1973]

Yes! Nice information that you have shared with us.

Thank you very much!

You have been reported.

 

[Kornowski]

Just use it as a normal OS (except without most games) because if it's random then the system will crash while you're using it normally, there don't seem to be any extreme conditions.

I may try XP, and see if it does it then... Except at the moment, I can't format my HDD, it keeps saying it was unable to!

 

[cohen]

I may try XP, and see if it does it then... Except at the moment, I can't format my HDD, it keeps saying it was unable to!

Is this in the boot off disc setup?

 

[Kornowski]

Is this in the boot off disc setup?

I don't get what you mean, This is the Vista OEM DVD that I have, I've tried formatting it thought that and putting Windows on it.

 

[cohen]

I don't get what you mean, This is the Vista OEM DVD that I have, I've tried formatting it thought that and putting Windows on it.

When you boot off the XP or vista disc..... and go to format... is it saying it can't or.... or are your trying to format it with vista through my computer?

Hopefully that is a better understanding

 

[Kornowski]

When you boot off the XP or vista disc..... and go to format... is it saying it can't or.... or are your trying to format it with vista through my computer?

Hopefully that is a better understanding

Both, I've tried through 'My Computer', 'Computer Management' and the 'Vista CD'.

None have worked...

I'm trying something called DBAN in a minute... It's a bootable ISO that wipes all the HDD, so I should be able to put Windows on that, right?

 

[cohen]

Both, I've tried through 'My Computer', 'Computer Management' and the 'Vista CD'.

None have worked...

I'm trying something called DBAN in a minute... It's a bootable ISO that wipes all the HDD, so I should be able to put Windows on that, right?

OK - well i'll check back in tonight and see what is happening as i have to get ready for school cya gus!