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Computer booting problem, restarts after the loading screen. please help?
Every time I turn my computer on it tells me to start it in
safe mode
safe mode with something
safe mode with networking
previous setting
start windows normally
I chose "start windows normally" though I tried it with previous setting as well
after choosing it and waiting for 30 seconds the loading windows XP screen the black screen with the blue loading bar shows and after two seconds restarts itself
my memory was pretty full.
What should I do, I'm usually pretty good with computers..and I NEED something in it right now.
What should I do?
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12 Answers
- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
DONT FORMAT YOUR PC!
This doesnt sound good i must admit, you might want to try "last known good configuration" its in that list if that screen (where you select safe mode etc) doesnt come up press f8 as the pc boots and it will come up.
If that doesnt work, try booting to safe made, if that works use system restore to go back a couple of days, that might do the trick. You can find this under start > all programs > accessories > system tools.
if that doesnt work I would suggest you take it to an IT expert, they should be able to get the data off of the harddrive for you.
It sounds like the hard drive is still working if its trying to boot windows which means your data should still be on there.
If you do take it to someone and they say they cant get the data off, take it some where else and get a second opinion!
- Anonymous5 years ago
For those who have answered boot in safe mode/last good configuration, shut up and reread the question. I have experienced this problem many times, you need a fresh install of windows, the best way to access windows and I'm really not certain why this works. Open the computer take out the bios battery, replace 10-20sec later, try booting then, it may work straight from that. Else boot with a NTFS for dos cd/floppy and copy the files from that screen.
- 1 decade ago
P L E A S E DO NOT RE-FORMATT YOUR HARDRIVE!!!
PLEASE READ FIRST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
RUN YOUR WINDWS REPAIR CONSLOE FROM YOUR WINDOWS CD AND RUN THE COMMAND: chkdsk
Either U had a power outage or u had an iproper shutdown an some of yur sectors got slightly damaged...What u can do is (according to what windows or OS u are running) get the Installation cd---> load it in the CD rom tray...re-boot yur PC and bfore it starts up hit f12 to go to boot mode...--->then select boot from CD/DVD drive.....then U should see teh Windows CD booting up......When it does....
At the "Welcome to Setup" screen, press F10 or press "R" to repair.
it will then open up the command prompt screen---> then type in chkdsk as a command and it should automatically repair the bad sectors without U having to loose any info.......If u have WIndows XP home/pro and cant find a CD let me know.....
- 1 decade ago
Do you have tech support for your computer? If so, call them right away. it sounds like your operating system is corrupt and you are going to need to reinstall it. This happened to me a couple months ago--it just kept doing it over and over again.
I don't know about your specific computer, but I know I had to reinstall Vista...tech support would definitely know, it's tough to give you more details without knowing what system you have, etc.
Definitely call support, though...it sounds like it could be the same problem as mine.
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- 1 decade ago
I'm sorry to tell you because the only solution for your computer is to reinstall the Windows Software because windows restart itselft to prevent your computer from getting damaged or corrupted. The problem is your windows frame might be broken by newly installed program. Do you newly install a program lately? I try my best to give a best answer. Please give me 10 points so I can reached my next level. Your kindness will be appreciated.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
i know this software
someones cent a c virus to u computer
i tell ya wht todo
get secuirity
trnd micro to be exact plug thy're box in scan and delete the source of the virus
if tht not work get an empty cd and put this into it mkn an instant firewall
a-c/documents>inarea-v&62?"<g#>
k u got it
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Choose safe mode with command prompt. Then run your command prompt and type CHKDSK. If safe mode with command prompt does not work, insert your OS installation CD then boot from it and run CHKDSK, this should repair the errors.
- 1 decade ago
try
back to basics.
power off ~remove and replace ALL cables.
turn your router /modem off
unplug any add on's~extra speakers/microphones unplug any USB sticks
now with just ~mouse ~keyboard and speakers ~try to boot up
if it lets you ~remove any unused or easily replaced programs.
if this works then go back on line.
reduce the amount of memory used .
hope this helps
Source(s): fingers crossed - Anonymous1 decade ago
you need an external source to boot, insert your backup disc into your drive and boot that. windows should repair itself and if that doesnt work youll need to reformat your drive
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Hello
your computer may be infected with the virus and Trojan
I suggest you use a comprehensive killing NOD
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