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Problem Re-installing XP O.S>
Name: philamor Date: November 15, 2008 at 02:27:59 Pacific OS: VISTA ULTIMATE CPU/Ram: 1 giga Product: GENERIC
Comment:
Hi Guys, Is there any one out there who can help me solve my problem on my Desk Top Before im using a WINDOW XP HOME EDITION when my son use it he put a password that he cant remember anymore i call a tevhnician to fix this problem. The technician said that it was hopeless and the only solution is to RE-INSTALL a new O.S. He Install a new O.S. but he Fil to do it he said maybe theres a problem in MOTHERBOARD i dont believe in what he said so i try to fix it on my own I try to install WINDOW XP PROFESIONAL but i also failed and then i try to install VISTA ULTIMATE and it works now my problem is if i need to restart my computer before it reach the window opening it automatically SHUT DOWN is there anything i miss when i install the new VISTA ULTIMATE O.S.
If anyone know how to solve this SHUT DOWN problem Please im begging you help me please
Name: Sabertooth Date: November 15, 2008 at 08:49:51 Pacific
Reply:
If your machine is shutting down before Windows is loaded, you might have a hardware issue on your hands. This could also mean a software issue, especially if you have a driver that is incompatible with Vista.
Have you tried restarting the system in safe mode?
Name: philamor Date: November 15, 2008 at 15:16:47 Pacific
Reply:
yes i tried restarting in safe mood and it works i also tried to remove all the hardware install on my pc i do remove also the VGA card the only hardware left is the modem card could it be theres something wrong with my mother im using ECS P4M800 and PENTIUM 4 PROCESSOR
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