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problem after formatting
Name: geri123 Date: February 3, 2009 at 09:17:38 Pacific OS: Windows XP sp2 CPU/Ram: N/A Product: N/a / Advent t12 Subcategory: General
Comment:
Hi, I was having problems when trying to load windows and all i kept getting was a blue screen so i decided to format computer, but now half way through format it goes to set up windows again but computer just freezes and says please wait, have left for over 2 hrs but still nothing. it wont load windows back on and have tried and tried now for two days but to no avail. would realy appreciate help on this matter. Thank you!
Name: OtheHill Date: February 3, 2009 at 09:25:24 Pacific
Reply:
Your problem is probably related to hardware. I don't suppose you wrote down the error messages in the BSOD?
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Response Number 2
Name: jam Date: February 3, 2009 at 09:28:24 Pacific
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The blue screen was a clue as to what the problem is/was. Apparently it's a hardware problem & it's preventing you from reinstalling Windows. Check the temp reading in the BIOS to make sure the CPU isn't overheating. If it's not, try testing the RAM with memtest86.
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Response Number 3
Name: geri123 Date: February 4, 2009 at 14:18:11 Pacific
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Just an update on the problems i was having. neighbour looked at computer for me and on looking into main tower it turns out my graphics card was kackered to say the least. the fan on it had snapped off so have bought a new one and after installing managed to get windows back up and running. Thanks for all help recieved!!
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Response Number 4
Name: OtheHill Date: February 4, 2009 at 14:19:04 Pacific
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