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pc not starting properly

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by bombagirl, 2009/06/21.

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  1. 2009/06/22
    PeteC

    PeteC SuperGeek Staff

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    Sorry :confused: - is what normal?
    Kill the scan - there is the option not to scan?

    The drive clearly has problems - I would not hesitate dumping it, but I am trying to help you recover to an operational system. Have you tried my suggestions using the Recovery Console?

    I am well aware that you have attempted a repair install before, but that was before the drive was 'repaired'.
     
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  2. 2009/06/22
    bombagirl

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    will try as now my friend took the hard drive to try backing it on her external drive...will let her know and get back to you

    D: keeps scanning every time I reboot
    with normal I meant....is it normal that after a repair it starts installing windows?
     
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    PeteC

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    During the repair process setup is run - take a look at this article which shows screen shots of each stage of the repair process .....

    Microsoft's Windows XP Home Repair Install step by step

    Is this what you mean?
     
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  5. 2009/06/22
    bombagirl

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    yes when it comes to the step where it tells me that it's installing windows it then re-started from scratch :(
     
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    PeteC

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    OK - understood - I need to think about that.
     
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    PeteC

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    Unless others who may be following this thread have other ideas I would suggest a clean install with full format - providing that you have been able to copy all your data off.

    At the same time I would suggest that you replace the drive anyway - I, for one, would have no confidence in it.
     
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  8. 2009/06/22
    bombagirl

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    yes as soon as all data is backed up I will format in full obviously thanks

    will keep you posted:D
     
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    PeteC

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    Good luck :)
     
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    bombagirl

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    thanks :D
     
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