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what probably needs to be replaced?
Name: kon Date: December 8, 2005 at 10:16:23 Pacific OS: win98 CPU/Ram: 500mhz/32megs
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i wanted to reconfigure my pc by using the install discs that came with the pc and start all over cuz there were problems popping up all the time. when i put the first disc in there was an error and i couldn't continue. is my hd going or is it the board or something else? the disc is not damaged so it must be the pc. what do you suspect it is?
Name: ham30 Date: December 8, 2005 at 10:58:30 Pacific
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What is the error?
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Response Number 2
Name: kon Date: December 8, 2005 at 11:02:33 Pacific
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I forgot to mention that because it began to over write my hd in the process i now have a pc that i can function only in the bios mode. i attempted to use those discs again and the same error pops up.
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Response Number 3
Name: StuartS Date: December 8, 2005 at 11:09:06 Pacific
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What is the error?
Stuart
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Response Number 4
Name: kon Date: December 8, 2005 at 11:33:06 Pacific
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i've forgotten since this took place some months ago and i packed the pc up thinking that i was gonna just get rid of it. i'm gonna set it up again today so i can record the error...
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Response Number 5
Name: jboy Date: December 8, 2005 at 15:19:00 Pacific
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Gosh, well, hurry up then - the suspense is nearly too much for us to bear
Resist the temptation to close your request for help with semantically-null questions like “Can anyone help me?”
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Response Number 6
Name: CrazyOne Date: December 8, 2005 at 15:30:41 Pacific
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(*Echo) Gosh, well, hurry up then - the suspense is nearly to much for us to bear.
;-)~ CrazyOne
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Response Number 7
Name: kon Date: December 8, 2005 at 21:50:17 Pacific
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lol...ok so when i pop in the compaq quickrestore cd(which contains win 98) it goes thru the motions for a few seconds and then error # 180:14 or 182:14 appears. it instructs to contact compaq or dealer...when the quickrestore cd isn't used the win98 screen flashes for a second and goes to the c prompt screen and that's where it stays.
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Response Number 8
Name: GX1 Man Date: December 9, 2005 at 02:39:46 Pacific
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What hardware has changed in this PC since it was new? Have you done agoogle search on that error message, or asked Compaq,or checked their message boards?
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Response Number 9
Name: StuartS Date: December 9, 2005 at 05:49:11 Pacific
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It would appear that your Windows 98 installation is corrupted. Its booting to DOS but failing to load Windows.
Until you find out what Error 180:14 or 182:14 means there is nothing that can be done.
Once you know what these errors mean, the solution might be very simple or it could mean replacing something. Who knows?
Stuart
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Response Number 10
Name: ham30 Date: December 9, 2005 at 09:46:20 Pacific
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Try typing: path=c:\windows;c:\windows\command<Enter> Then type: win<Enter>
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Response Number 11
Name: Zenith Date: December 9, 2005 at 10:01:22 Pacific
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"If you get error 180:14 or 182:14 trying to reset your computer using the Quick Restore CD, don't worry.
Simply PUT ON the CAPS LOCK and the NUM LOCK before the Quick Restore CD start.
You will be able to avoid the problem, using the "OEM Mode" of the Quick Restore CD,
98% of the population is asleep. The other 2% are staring around in complete amazement, abject terror, or both.
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Response Number 12
Name: street1 Date: December 9, 2005 at 15:32:20 Pacific
Name: street1 Date: December 9, 2005 at 15:48:52 Pacific
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Response 12 may not be your model but,it gives you a good guideline.
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Response Number 14
Name: kon Date: December 9, 2005 at 23:07:02 Pacific
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thanks for your input...i'll keep you updated on how everything works out.
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Response Number 15
Name: kon Date: December 15, 2005 at 17:45:56 Pacific
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well i have some good news...response # 11 was the ticket. it took some time to restore the hd using this method but it was worth it. for now things appear to be ok :D
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Deleted PCI driver
