computor keeps restarting itself

Treacle_2-2

sorry guys but how do i disable the secondary master?

MikeFishcake

A KERNEL_DATA_INPAGE_ERROR might be faulty RAM or hard drive, but it's possible it could be related to the software. Have you (or any overexcitable random-clicking kids ) made any changes to your system recently? Downloaded any new stuff or deleted anything?

Treacle_2-2

no mikefishcake have not changed anything thats the mystery i read that about kernal etc etc but have added or changed anything.
Any ideas about disableing the secondary master anybody and what happens when i do? and restart my comp?

albertross_2

highlight and press enter - see the key at the bottom

Treacle_2-2

done that albertross it has now changed screen to the folowing
ide hdd auto detection (press enter) in red
ide secondary master (auto)
access mode (auto)?
any more advice please?
sorry if i sound thick guys?

albertross_2

set them all to none apart from the hd and save, if you can get the cover off, it might be easier to pull the cable out. There is no guarantee this will make any difference btw, just something to try

primary master, auto
primary slave none
secondary master none
secondary slave none

if it doesn't work, do you have the XP disk?

Treacle_2-2

if it does not work thanks anyway guys especially albertross your help has been much appreciated.
my reboot disc? yes but even that fails to reload all of the windows anymore for some reason?
thanks anyway everyone for all the help.

Treacle_2-2

sorry guys didnt work thanks anyway will have a go at pulling the ribbon tommorow as albertross suggested.
thanks again everyone for there patiance

albertross_2

Does safe mode (f8 at boot) do the same thing, black screen?

scotlass99

This happened to my PC the other day. Phoned PC Performance who told me I would have to use recovery discs to re-load the Windows software. I lost all my files as PC World wanted £100 to backup my data!!! Luckily I don't really have that much stuff saved!