Windows xp setup halts

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Windows XP SP2 Repair

Solution: Rename the C:\\WINDOWS\\SYSTEM32\\CATROOT2 folder to something such as catold to prevent WinXP's Setup program from locating the folder and halting the installation. If you are still in Setup, press SHIFT-F10 to launch a command prom ... Toshiba Satellite 5105-S501 Notebook

Unplugged my armada m700

This error can be caused by one or more of the below possibilities.\015\012Floppy or CD that is not bootable is cur... BIOS or CMOS setup is not setup properly... Hard disk drive does not have bootable f... The hard disk drive ... Compaq Armada M700 Notebook

This Acer AST 160 I'm working on crashed...

Computer stops at verifying dmi pool data.\015\012Issue:\015\012Computer stops at verifying dmi pool data.\015\012Cause:\015\012This issue can be caused by any of the below reasons.\015\012\015\012Corrupt boot files o ... Acer Aspire T160 (AST160UA3400) PC Desktop

New HDD Install Prob

Basic Troubleshooting Tips after Installing a New Hard DriveBased on Seagate IDE hard drives.If you have installed your drive and it does not function properly, perform the following basic checks:Additional Troubleshooting Tip ... PC Desktops

F11 does not work for restoring my PC

This is sounding sort of like a registry failure. But first, when it first starts, press the key that puts it into setup. Gotta drag up the memory of which key that is on a Dell. I believe it's F2.Anyway, when you get into the BIOS setup scr ... Dell Dimension 3000 PC Desktop

Compaq evo d500 won't start up and won't let me access boot menu. just keeps saying keyboard fault even when another keyboard is used

Press f10 during startup , when the bios open, look for the setting "halt on" . it will have a choice of keyboard, all errors or no errors , set it on "no errors" save and reboot. that may fix it.\015\012 You could also get another keyboard (n ... Compaq Evo D500 PC Desktop

Can't remember password - Acer Power 1000 PC Desktop

BIOS password remove alternatives:1. Reset Password BIOS via Backdoor BIOS Password.2. Reset Password BIOS via Software.3. Reset Password BIOS via hardware.4. Reset Password BIOS via default manufacturers. ... Acer Power 1000 PC Desktop

About my pc

Try disabling the automatic restart on system failure \015\012\015\012\015\012Navigate to the Control Panel in Windows XP by left-clicking on Start, followed by Settings and then choosing Contr ... PC Desktops

Just black screen with a small white dot up left corner when start up. try start up with F2 or F12, same problem. When use F12, ask for pass word, and then it says, press any key, system wil halt

Windows Start-up Errors\015\012Step one, you need a Windows XP CD. If you only have a recovery disk set like the ones from HP or Compaq they will not do what you need done. Under normal circumstances however, you can use a De ... Acer Aspire One PC Notebook

Laptop no boot

This could mean a number of problems but firstly enter you bios setup during startup check the boot priority order also while you are in this menu check whether the system identifies your harddrive if it does then maybe there is a problem with your o ... PC Laptops

Windows xp setup halts

This generally indicates that the disc is corrupt. It can be anything from a scratch, degraded read section on the disc, or a distortion from the disc getting bent or hot (left in direct sunlight). You will most likely have to use a diff ... Toshiba Satellite A65-S126 Notebook

Install xp-sp2 on compaq e500

First tell that which O/S it had earlier coz armada e500 notebook comes with 64 MB RAM and 12 GB HARD DISK , had you upgraded your notebook with RAM AND HARD DISK .\015\012If not then check the hard disk space you have left in the notebook. ... Compaq Armada E500 Notebook

Windows XP Blue Screen

Change your ide cable or sata.\015\012Reset your bios settings pull cmos cell from motherbord for minute so all settings are defaults.\015\012Also boot your computer with winxp disk then if you able to enter in setup then go to recovery ... PC Desktops

Gateway MX6455 - AMD Turion 2.0Gb with 1Gb Ram Stops working and goes to black screen after POST. Will not boot into windows. The more I try re-booting, the faster it stops.

Try to FORMAT your devices If your using XP use the tutorials below:\012How to partition and format the hard disk using the \012Windows XP Setup program\012\012 loadTOCNode(2, 'moreinformation');\012 You can use the Wi ... PC Laptops

How to install xp in HP Pavilion dv6 1030 us Laptop and how to repartition my C: drive especially I have still 150 GB free space in C drive Please help me in this case Thanks in advance.

Partition and format the hard disk using the Windows XP Setup program\015\012\015\012 loadTOCNode(2, 'moreinformation');\015\012 You can use the Windows XP Setup program to partition and format the hard disk. To do this, use ... HP Pavilion dv6-1030us Notebook

Format - PC Laptops

How to partition and format the hard disk using the \012Windows XP Setup program\012\012 loadTOCNode(2, 'moreinformation');\012 You can use the Windows XP Setup program to \012partition and format the hard disk. To do this, ... PC Laptops

HDD Partition help

Important If you follow these steps on a hard disk that is not empty, all the data on that hard disk is permanently deleted. We recommend that you back up your hard disk before you follow these steps.To partition and format your hard disk by us ... PC Desktops

Repairing Damaged Winsock2

1. Boot the computer using the XP CD. You may need to change the   boot order in the system BIOS. Check your system documentation   for steps to access the BIOS and change the boot order.    &n ... PC Desktops

Cannot install windows vista ultimate 64 bit on my computer when I have xp installed. Can boot from the 32 bit version disk though but I want the 64 bit. Tried booting it from start-up by booting from CD drive first but still ignores it and boots from HD. I have a intel duo x86 chip 6400 and need to know how to install windows vista retail version on my PC

\015\012Start the computer and make sure that the current version of Windows has started. \015\012Insert the Windows Vista DVD into the DVD drive and then close the drive tray. Wait a moment for the Setup program ... PC Desktops

Acer aspire 5100 will not run windows. It say's ''starting windows'' and then freezes. The recovery cd will not load. I'm able to load and run windows 98, but nothing newer. Thank you

Hi,Start your PC with the setup CD in a drive, and hit a key when you see the message "Press any key to boot from CD"If instead of booting to the CD your PC boots from the hard drive, you\015\012may need to modify your PC's "boot order." ... Acer Aspire 5100 Notebook

Black screen I got a new computer. I wanted to restore my old computer (Dell 2350 XP) to factory. I was told to put in the service pack 2 CD. I did that but after it installed it my screen resolution was bad & it wouldn't let me change it. I am new to this computer thing & obviously did something wrong. Because my screen now goes black after the Dell logo & Windows logo. Then I hear a beep. If I hit an F# key it says Key board error or keyboard not found. I tried another keyboard but sam

Hello,\015\012 Unfortunately the previous expert left the question open and I had to grab it..\015\012 Here is the complete solution .. although it might seem to be hugh but its screen by screen description of what is going to happen an ... ASUS Eee 4G Notebook

My compaq desktop computer wont start up it keeps saying NTLDR missing

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Stop Error: c0000221

This issue may occur if any of the following conditions exist: \015\012\015\012\015\012\015\012•\015\012A damaged file exists in the folder in which Windows is installed, and this file is not overwritten during Setup. For example, if you receive ... Compaq Evo N1000C Notebook

Want to load Win XP on my Acer 4720z laptop - Acer Aspire 4720 Notebook

Step 1 - Start your PC and place your Windows XP CD in your CD/DVD-ROM drive. Your PC should automatically detect the CD and you will get a message saying "Press any key to boot from CD". Soon as computer starts booting from the CD.\015\ ... Acer Aspire 4720 Notebook

Assist with an Operating System start issue? PC is a Gateway GT5228

The following will re-install windows without destroying your stuff but you must follow it exactly !!!!!!!\015\012\015\012Boot the computer using the XP CD. You may need to change the boot order in the system BIOS so the CD ... PC Desktops