Computer Problems? Computing.Net has over 1,000,000 posts about all things technology related! Over 90% answered within 24 hours! Click here to start participating now! Also, be sure to check out the New User Guide.
Error 0188 - Unable to boot
Name: dennis Date: July 24, 2003 at 07:42:34 Pacific OS: WIN2K CPU/Ram: P3-256mb (ibm thinkpad x2
Comment:
Hi all, I have a IBM Thinkpad X20 (P3 800mhz. 256mb- RAM). Im unable to boot up due to this 'error 0188' msg im receiving. Exact msg:-
Error 0188 - Invalid RFID serialization information area or bad CRC2.
Im not too sure whats causing this. Im unable to get into the BIOS or boot up using a boot disk.
Does anyone know what may be causing this error or how to rectifiy it? Any troubleshooting steps would great. Pls help.
Summary: i'm using partition magic 7 on win2000 pro. trying to unallocate free space so i can create an additional partition. when my system reboots to apply the changes i get error: error 58, unable to write ...
Summary: Hi, I am unable to boot because of the internal 3000 GB drive error. I have internal 300 GB Seagate and External 300 GB Seagate drives. Now I get the following error if internal 300 drive is connected...
Summary: I am unable to boot up into Windows 2000 Professional. I shut down my laptop last evening (normal Shut Down from the Start Button). Next morning, I tried booting up the laptop only to discover I enc...
0 
