Idle Mind, The 'startup disk' made by XP contains too many files to be used for flashing a BIOS: A:\COMMAND.COM A:\CONFIG.SYS A:\DISPLAY.SYS...
You are experiencing a common problem: computers sold without the necessary tools for their upkeep. First check whether there is a folder or...
I fdisk from a windows startup floppy , delete and remake partitions and then reboot and format to do a 'clean' install. Depending on disk size,...
Read on. You'll find that you need to do an online scan to be sure.
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Open explorer (winkey-e: hold down winkey and tap e) tools or view File Options 2nd tab make nothing hidden
You can certainly use it to reinstall windows (my best suggestion) or you can run system file checker (start, run, type sfc, enter) and point it...
Welcome to the bbs! Sounds like your computer's been around for a while. The contents of hard disks, which are magnetic, gradually deteriorates...
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Having built with both, see no real difference. Would go with what they think they want or you'll be blamed for every glitch in windows.
"distinct beeps from the post " means the CPU and at least part of the mobo is working; check your manual for beep codes - they mean something.
Dussman, "it says that there are no partitions to delete " You have to choose to delete non-dos partitions. That's what's there.
bazeze "I learn alot from all of you " That's the beauty of a discussion. :D
Hope to clarify something. The BIOS on your mobo is augmented by 'firmware' (really suplements to the BIOS) on the hard disks, CDROMs, and...
I'm with BillyBob on using fdisk and making at least 2 partitions on a disk that size (40G); mine would be 10 for the system and 30 for data. And...
You guys are so right. But we're not here to assess blame, just to try to figure out what the current situation is. I certainly won't "cast the...
bazeze, That's great! Amazing how a change in the facts influence the outcome and the decisions.
I don't have anything in the margin. Not sure what you mean. if you've read all messages, don't worry about it.
hi Rockster2U, "check the CPU fan header connection " That's not the problem. " I noticed the fan on the PS was not running " That's the...
duke, When you said you worked with your isp, assumed (posssibly incorrectly ) you had covered that base; sorry. definitely a good suggestion...
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