Windows has ceased to function! - Page 4

Iron Greasel · 01-28-2007, 02:32 PM

I haven't installed any new hardware, so I guess something old has broken. I think I'll take it somewhere. Time to make this someone elses problem.

To take part in the OS conversation, I don't find Linux hard. And I don't understand why others do. Really, in what way is Linux difficult or complicated to use?

Felix The Assassin · 01-28-2007, 02:44 PM

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Originally posted by Iron Greasel:
I haven't installed any new hardware, so I guess something old has broken. I think I'll take it somewhere. Time to make this someone elses problem.

To take part in the OS conversation, I don't find Linux hard. And I don't understand why others do. Really, in what way is Linux difficult or complicated to use?

What exactly is happening now?

Do you have the Linux based program, "QT Parted" or at least the .iso? If not get it from: http://qtparted.sourceforge.net/

Can you boot to this disk? You can access the options menu and conduct a plethora of hardware testing.

Can you access your BIOS at least?
If so, look at your hardware menu, and write down your CPU & case Temps. Also, jot down your reported PSU voltages. 3.3 - 5 and 12V.

Then do a check of your HDD, and have it set for auto detect. Finally, reset your BIOS/CMOS options to basic/safe/default, whichever is the mildest setting. Attempt to boot, and we can work it from there.

Callum · 01-28-2007, 10:02 PM

If the power supply is on the blink, and not delivering stable power to all the components, I believe it can cause the northbridge or hard disk to corrupt some files, which could be causing the errors you get. If you can test the system with a new power supply then so much the better.

Iron Greasel · 01-30-2007, 10:15 AM

Problem solved! Sort of, anyway. The computer stopped booting altogether and the repair person took it away. 'Twas the hard drive.

Bungleau · 01-30-2007, 11:43 PM

LOL! Sorry, IG, but that really made me laugh...

Felix The Assassin · 01-30-2007, 11:47 PM

Yeap, that will cause the malfunctions you described.

Iron Greasel · 01-31-2007, 05:32 AM

I should probably contemplate buying a new power source as well. I think the current one is really struggling with the added load of the new hard drive.

01-28-2007, 02:32 PM	#31
Iron Greasel Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: July 13, 2004 Location: Finland Age: 36 Posts: 1,701	I haven't installed any new hardware, so I guess something old has broken. I think I'll take it somewhere. Time to make this someone elses problem. To take part in the OS conversation, I don't find Linux hard. And I don't understand why others do. Really, in what way is Linux difficult or complicated to use? __________________

01-28-2007, 10:02 PM	#33
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01-30-2007, 10:15 AM	#34
Iron Greasel Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: July 13, 2004 Location: Finland Age: 36 Posts: 1,701	Problem solved! Sort of, anyway. The computer stopped booting altogether and the repair person took it away. 'Twas the hard drive. __________________

01-30-2007, 11:43 PM	#35
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	LOL! Sorry, IG, but that really made me laugh... __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

01-30-2007, 11:47 PM	#36
Felix The Assassin The Dreadnoks Join Date: September 27, 2001 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 62 Posts: 3,608	Yeap, that will cause the malfunctions you described. __________________ The Lizzie Palmer Tribute Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. John F. Kennedy 35th President of The United States The Last Shot Honor The Fallen Jesus died for our sins, and American Soldiers died for our freedom. If you don't stand behind our Soldiers, please feel free to stand in front of them.

01-31-2007, 05:32 AM	#37
Iron Greasel Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: July 13, 2004 Location: Finland Age: 36 Posts: 1,701	I should probably contemplate buying a new power source as well. I think the current one is really struggling with the added load of the new hard drive. __________________

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