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PC is turning blue, life support please.

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  • jje_2
    jje_2 Posts: 239 Forumite
    http://www.memtest.org/

    Download and run memory tester to test the RAM first.

    jje
  • PROLIANT
    PROLIANT Posts: 6,396 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Do you use ATI Graphics on your machine?
    Since when has the world of computer software design been about what people want? This is a simple question of evolution. The day is quickly coming when every knee will bow down to a silicon fist, and you will all beg your binary gods for mercy.
  • whatatwit
    whatatwit Posts: 5,424 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    hi....me again...

    I'm trying to start the pesky pooter in safe mode.
    At start up, I pressed F8 and got...

    Please select boot device:
    1st floppy Drive
    HDD:PM-st3160021A
    CD?DVD:SM-PHILLIPS DVDR1628P1
    Network:realtek Boot agent

    it will allow me to press enter to select boot device or ESC to boot using defaults.

    So, how the heck do I start in safe mode :confused:

    Any ideas please...sorry for being so Dim.
    Official DFW Nerd Club - Member no: 203.
  • PeteHerts
    PeteHerts Posts: 957 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Best way I've found to get the safe mode menu is when its beginning to start up switch it off and restart it.
    Also download Autoruns put it on the root of c drive. When you run it in safe mode it will show everything running and if there's anything that looks iffy then it's easier to delete in safe mode.
    Always looking for a bargain and to help
  • albertross_2
    albertross_2 Posts: 8,932 Forumite
    HDD:PM-st3160021A

    press enter, then F8 at the point windows is starting
    Ever get the feeling you are wasting your time? :rolleyes:
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