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Boot Failure - Possibly a Strange Cause?
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If you don't have a Windows install disk, you may need to use the Super Grub Boot Disk to repair the MBR. It's not particularly easy to use, but when you get to know it, it works well in my experience.
Managed to burn this to a CD.
It was unable to fix anything though, and most of the options said the file was not found.
I think it's well and truly knackered.The View Belongs To Everyone0 -
Out of interest, do you still have the serial number for your previous XP installation?
There is nothing at all wrong with downloading an ISO image of the Windows XP installation CD - the problems start when you use counterfeit serial numbers.Everybody is equal; However some are more equal than others.0 -
Just seen post #12 - sounds like it's time for a new motherboard and/or harddrive to me.
Everybody is equal; However some are more equal than others.0 -
Out of interest, do you still have the serial number for your previous XP installation?
There is nothing at all wrong with downloading an ISO image of the Windows XP installation CD - the problems start when you use counterfeit serial numbers.
It was a counterfeit version (already on when I got given the PC). The serial number was on the disc which I've lost.The View Belongs To Everyone0 -
I got into BIOS and it says Primary IDE Master not installed.The View Belongs To Everyone0
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Does it pick up your other drives ok? Sounds like the drive might be dead, but there's chance that the controller might be damaged.↲↲Try another drive in place of the current drive, if possible.I got into BIOS and it says Primary IDE Master not installed.Everybody is equal; However some are more equal than others.0 -
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My charger still works, despite it being melted a bit.
I thought I'd check it before buying a new one. The View Belongs To Everyone0
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