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I'm trying to restore my Packard Bell to the original configuration using the Master Restore Diskette. I will insert the floppy and boot up my system, the computer will read the floppy and then prompt me to insert the CD and press a key. As soon as I press a key a message indicating the CD cannot be read will flash and the screen will go black. I have downloaded the latest version of the diskette from the PB site, but this did not help. I can read the contents of the CD when I look at it through "My Computer". Can anyone help me with this?
I had the same problem with a few system. The only way around it is to call packard bell and get a new key. They ship some with the wrong key. Make sure you have your 84# number start with an 84 usualy located on the back of your machine.
Good Luck
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Brad It doesnt matter what you do until you get you and Cd-rom you wont read the disk I have had to of these systems the first was under warranty and they sent me both of the restore diskettes and also sent out a tech with acd-rom to repair now we tryed the new disk before installing the new cd rom and they wouldnt work then we installed the new cdrom and it worked fine just bought me a new 40x because on my new system the cd rom has done the same thing hope this helps~!
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Junk it and buy a new PC. Packard Bells aren't worth a S........! They ship the wrong masters (purposely probably)and they use reconditioned parts. There is a site called Packard Bell Hell. You ought to check it out! And this comes from experience with PB's, not only with me, but other people I know.
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Thanks for the info on the site...I too was taken
in buy PB...I just want to fix the stupid thing so
I can donate it to the school system. They can
afford to keep fixing it!
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Thanks for the info on the site...I too was taken
in buy PB...I just want to fix the stupid thing so
I can donate it to the school system. They can
afford to keep fixing it! When I try to access the
site it says it can't find it. Any help?
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Dear Sir:
My packard bell computer model v134 , s/n
376004682+, my computer have windows 95
4.00.950a file's are missing and my
internet go off on me and illegal operntion
come up all the time.
I can setted my internet up right and No one
have a copy of windows 95 and I need my computer , can you help.Jimmy
jimmy@dp.net
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bought a floor model of pack-mat 7130 need the multi meda disk and windows 95 disk as of yet have had no responce from pb
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packard bell is a shit machine.i have tryed to open the master cd whith ghost explorer.
it makes an picture or imith or what it calls of the cd.So far so god but the files in the cd is protected by a winarj code so i need the code or codes does enyone have the codes or a god program to fix it whith??????
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i do not have my master cd
have errors when i start up my computer
asked for start up cd
can you help
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I Do not have a Europeon Master CD, How can I get a hold of a copy via the internet, i.e, e-mail
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I have a multimedia S618 that I am trying to restore to original but when it prompts me to install cd and hit any key the screem flashes an error message and then goes blank. Possible wrong CD. My CD has part number 175710-04 on it. My computer SN. is P085035695 Model A950-TWR PN. 890613
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I have the same computer and had the same problem. I sent to packard bell and got the disk. It works now. If you email me and still have not got it fixed I will send you the files. Dave
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I have a junkerd Bell too: s/n 45091745 m/n a950twr I need to find mb specs, run ctbios check intel mb no nunber, need to upgrade processor, from 100mhz, someone please help.
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MY FRIEND HAS A PACKARD BELL PC AND HIS CD MULTIMEDIA MASTERS CD GOT MUNCHED BY HIS DOG, AND BECAUSE HE HAS ATTEMPTED TO RE-FORMATE HE NOW NEEDS THAT PROGRAM TO FINISH INSTALLING ALL..DOES ANYONE HAVE ONE OR HAVE MEANS TO PUT PRORAM ON FLOPPYS THAT I COULD GET..OR WHAT EVER MIGHT WORK ,HE IS HANDICAPPED AND HIS COMPUTER IS BASICALLY HIS LIFE AND CANT AFFORD TO PAY A WHOLE LOT BUT IS WILLING TO TRADE OR PAY A LITTLE ...THANK YOU ..BONNIE
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i have a packard bell 955 serial numberP484007879+ when i tried to redo my computer from day one, the master restore diskette v1.2.03 d and the master recovery cd 172204-01 wont work, i recently had a virus and now window is not functioning right, is there anyway i can either purchase a new master restore diskette, as i can open up the cd from my cd rom drive, but dont know what to do after that...please help me...
thank you..
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HELLO
I HAVE A PACKARED BELL FROM HELL.TRYED TO REINSTALL FROM THE MASTER CD,KEEPS COMING UP WITH DECODING ERRORS,THEN INSTALLS BUT FILES MISSING.RUN ALL THE TEST,SAYES THERE IS NO PROBLEM.CAN ANYONE HELP ME ON THIS,ALSO THERE IS A PASSWORD ON THE BIOS I CAN NOT GET INTO.SYSTEM IS A L197 HELP
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I too have a Packard bell Multimedia
And have the same problem that everyone else has had. Can't load from CDrom. Did anyone have any success with getting the proper support from Packard Bell. Was the CD actualy faulty?
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i have a few master restore disks
if ya willing to speand a little
i can get ya a copy of them
john
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I too have a Packard Bell (and you guessed it) the master cd won't work. I have tried to visit the web site but I just get site busy or not found messages. This is torture. HELP!
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Help!My nephew tried to download some music off the internet, and wiped out all programs except ms-dos.Now we can't start Windows.I bought a floor model, and I don't have a start up diskette.Can anybody help me. Or would I have to junk it?
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I want a copy of motherboard manual, especially in jumper settings.
S/N: N458047528+
MODEL: A950-TWR
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i have a packard bell multimedia 730. can anyone help me get my hands on a master restore cd or send me the files. any help on how to proceed would be greatly appreciated. thank you.
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Do anyone have a list of Master rerestore number to serial or manufactures number list. We were a service center and have most of the CDs but cannot get a list of which CDs go with which system. 3
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I'm working on a pb 20cd and i am tying to
restore it with the master and i am get enter
the format#, which i don't have how and where
can i get it.
I have tried PB no luck. Please if anyone can help please.
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i have a packard bell i cant get in system bios say password invalid how can i get around the password to get in bios????
help help help
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need master set up on floppy for a 802 legend pb . will that help with system bios
i hope so
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need master set up on floppy for a 802cd legend pb . will that help with system bios
i hope so
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Hi Guys,
I have Packard Bell Multi Media L197. I have lost my sound driver which I am not able to trace for a year and a half, Will you believe it, but it is true. Can Someone help me in finding out where I could download the driverRegards
kasturi
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Guess what - my master recovery disks will not work either - PB tech says I have a faulty cd rom drive (after having me wipe out my hard drive) They need to go back to McDonald's or Burger King or wherever they worked before. I think it's a scam to get you to spend $$$ on new master recovery disks
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Reformat the hard drive by using a Windows 95 or 98 startup diskette floppy. At the A:/ prompt, type Format c:/s (This will clear the entire C:/ hard drive so save any files if you can. After the startup windows diskette formats the hard drive, shut off computer, insert the restore floppy diskette and the CD master cd. Turn on your computer and you should have the restore program come up. Reinstall windows off of this cd.
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Reformat the hard drive by using a Windows 95 or 98 startup diskette floppy. At the A:/ prompt, type Format c:/s (This will clear the entire C:/ hard drive so save any files if you can. After the startup windows diskette formats the hard drive, shut off computer, insert the restore floppy diskette and the CD master cd. Turn on your computer and you should have the restore program come up. Reinstall windows off of this cd.
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I have an older PB that I'm trying to put a new Hard Drive in. I have all of the original Software and the Master CD which works the problem is I don't have the Key for the MASTER CD any Ideas on How to get one? Thanks
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computer screen black has error on video memory system IMB CODE 6700.Tells me to push F1 THEN F2 F7 THEN WAITE TYPING JUST THE SAME MESSAGE OVER AND OVER CANT GO ANY FARTHER DO YOU NO HOW I CAN GET THIS ERROR OFF TO GET SCREEN BACK
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No special key, code, or replacing of CD rom necessary because if these people knew how to use F-Disk, then they would not be blaming their lack of knowledge on Packard Bell.
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