My computer won't boot up!
By blue65packer
@blue65packer (11826)
United States
August 11, 2009 1:37pm CST
I have not been on Mylot and other sites since friday! I had turned off my computer fiday night and on saturday morning it would not boot up! I called my internet provider,twice! I was told I went on some wrong web sites and that is why my computer refuses to boot up! I've also been told there is a problem with the computer and to contact the computer company that made it! Excuse me! My computer was built form scracth!I don't know the manufacturer! One tinme I was asked if my telephone had a ringtone! Excuse me but my phone is working fine other wise why would I be calling you? I got no where with these people! I'll have to contact my borother who's a computer programer ang get his addvice! I really hate having my computer down! Maybe then I'll get the right anwsers! I've had a lot of trouble with my computer and it is drivng me insane!
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10 responses
@lovedude (4447)
• India
12 Aug 09
You haven't provided enough details then also Here are the steps you can follow when your system won't boot up..!!
http://ask-leo.com/my_computer_locks_up_and_wont_boot_what_do_i_do.html
Good Luck..
Also go to your nearest computer vendor even if you don't know manufacturer, he will repair your system of course for money..!!
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@lovedude (4447)
• India
13 Aug 09
I really don't appreciate too my friend.. You haven't provided the details that's why I wrote that. If you would have written any error code or beep message, I would have given you more clear answer. This is not the way response should be commented. anyway Good Luck.. Hope your computer problem will be solved soon.
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@suparnodatta (362)
• India
11 Aug 09
Actually you didn't provide us with enough information so that we can help you out.the problem you are facing can be caused by many hardware problems.May be theres some problem with your operating system thats why its booting.Try changing your os if you can and if you can't you must call a computer expert.If you are not sure what you are doing then please don't do it ,It can make things worse.
@blue65packer (11826)
• United States
11 Aug 09
Crying out loud! I thought I did! All I get is the Windows Microsoft page up and then it flashes up no signal then it goes blank the screen and then on the screnn I get alot of wording on stuff Don't know what it all means and then it continues it over and over! It never stops!
@sagnik42 (3592)
• India
12 Aug 09
You should definately provide more information so that we can help you.There are some great professional techies out here in Mylot and you should give them the opportunity to help you.If your windows screen is appearing and then there is no signal then I think it is OS problem.You can reinstall it.If that does not help then you should call for professional help(except the internet providers
) Best of luck 
) Best of luck 
@smacksman (6053)
•
13 Aug 09
Re-load Windows seems to be a common advise.
I would just like to add that re-loading Windows without the original motherboard driver CD or the original recovery CD is not a job for the novice. Depending on the version of Windows, re-loading Windows can wipe your hard drive taking with it all your drivers for VGA, sound, USB, etc.
If you are unable to fix the PC by going back to an earlier restore point then take the PC to a professional to get it fixed.
@nareshreddy68 (628)
• India
14 Aug 09
It could be the ram memory, or a defective IDE cable or even the power supply. Usualy the condensators stop filtraiting the power as they get old and start conducting it instead.
@apzheng123 (63)
• China
12 Aug 09
Looking for some professional people to repair yourself,do not worry,be good!
@lovelots (146)
• Philippines
18 Aug 09
most of the computers are branded that's why the representative that you've talked with advised to you talk to your computer's manufacturer support team.
anyway, since you've mentioned that you were able to see the Windows logo, the problem might with the boot record or one of the components of your OS.
if you have the Windows installer, boot using the installer and access the Recovery console of your OS.
once you're in the command prompty, just type 'chkdsk /r c:' without the "'" .. let it do finish doing its thing. Once finished, try to restart the computer and see if it'll solve the problem.
@virusxtreme24 (805)
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11 Aug 09
Why would you call the internet provider? Call the manufacturers of the components. When you say it won't boot up, do you mean it won't load up Windows or the BIOS screen? The power supply unit could be busted, give the manufacturer a call and see if they can help out.
@blue65packer (11826)
• United States
11 Aug 09
I have no idea who manufactured the computer! Otherwise I would call them! I thought it was an internet problem!!!
@virusxtreme24 (805)
•
12 Aug 09
I see that your problem is with Windows itself, go format your drive and install Windows again.
@icehut (508)
•
12 Aug 09
On booting your computer, after you see the POST screen (black background, white text, possibly a logo in the corner) start tapping the F8 key. You will be presented with "Windows Advanced Options Menu." Scroll down to "Last Known Good Configuration (your most recent settings that worked)" and hit Enter. If you're lucky, it'll go through the motions and reboot, getting you back to Windows. If that didn't help, get back to Windows Advanced Options Menu per above. Scroll down to "Safe Mode" and press Enter. Once in Safe Mode, hit Start menu, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, System Restore. Follow the directions to restore your system back to an earlier snapshot. Pick a rollback date when you know the computer was working. If that didn't help, you'll need your Windows boot CD for an in-situ repair installation. Hope this helps you.
@chameleon7 (295)
• China
12 Aug 09
it is not any hardware problems because you can see the microsoft page. This problem is easy to fix if you know how to re-install the os and don't mind the data on that partition lost. I have been there for couple of times.
@vined_pards (96)
• Philippines
11 Aug 09
Let's start with what you see on your screen? Where it stopped when booting?
@louren007 (122)
• Philippines
12 Aug 09
Hi blue65packer!
Greetings!
I just wanna share some experience related to your problem. There are some cases wherein you need to check if you hard disk is working fine as well as your memory is not defective. Several cases that computers will stop from booting when those mentioned hardwares are defective so formatting might not be the best option 'coz you will still experience same problem afterwards.
I do hope these make sense and happy MyLotting...
