Hi guys, got quite a challenge for those experts out there. A long time ago I had installed a copy of XP on my computer that I had borrowed from a friend. I found out that the cd-key was blacklisted as being pirated, so I got myself a legitamate cd-key. I changed the cd-key using a thirdparty program, but must have accidentaly entered an invalid key. When I next restarted my computer, it would not even boot to BIOS. I flashed the BIOS, and got it the boot. It told me that my hard drive was disabled, so I intended to reinstall windows. On the next restart, it couldnt boot to BIOS again. Even after I flashed BIOS a few times, I cant get it to boot. The power comes on and CPU starts, but theres now no signal to the monitor. Please help if you can.

Sounds like someway your onboard video got disabled in your BIOS scramble thing you did. Do you have a video card you could try?

I tested it, not the video card problem. Computer doesnt seem to wanted to even boot BIOS anymore

XP or any other O/S does not have a bearing on BIOS 3 things to check: 1) BIOS CMOS Battery needs replacing 2) You have had a bad bios flash 3) Hardware fault

hmmm... i'd suggest trash the computer and buy a new one ;o)

You don't just immediately trash your computer. Post the manufacturer and model number.

Try the below website before you give up. You may be able to rest your BIOS to defaults. http://www.dewassoc.com/support/bio...