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Software => Computer software => Topic started by: Jaf on March 15, 2009, 12:12:35 PM

Title: Computer won't boot operating system
Post by: Jaf on March 15, 2009, 12:12:35 PM

I have an e-machines computer. After it is turned on it goes thru the normal boot up sequence, but when it gets to the windows xp logo. The display goes out and says it doesn't have a signal. I have tried a different monitor, cable and video card. Still doesn't work. Tried unplugging DVD/CD drive and booty whithout it. Nothing seems to work. Also does the same thing in safe mode.

Title: Re: Computer won't boot operating system
Post by: Aegis on March 15, 2009, 12:16:41 PM

Does the computer seem to shut down at that point?

Is the video on board (built into the motherboard) or is it from an installed video card?

Title: Re: Computer won't boot operating system
Post by: Kurtiskain on March 15, 2009, 10:54:59 PM

Try this:

Just after the initial boot-up disappears (BIOS) tap F8 repeatedly to bring up the Windows Startup Menu, and select Enable VGA Mode.

Boot with that and see what happens.

Title: Re: Computer won't boot operating system
Post by: Jaf on March 16, 2009, 05:16:19 AM

My computer does have an on board video. I have been using a PNY GeForce video card. I removed the video card and changed the bios setting back to on board video. Still have the same results.
The computer is still powered up, but the indicator light on the front is amber instead of green.
Couldn't find a VGA setting only the on board video or the video memory amount.
F.Y.I
The computer had been working fine up to this point with the video card. Walked a way for a few hours and when  i came back the display said i didn't have a signal and the light on the front was amber.

Title: Re: Computer won't boot operating system
Post by: kuszmania9999 on March 16, 2009, 05:31:05 AM

make sure the heatsink was tight, and the processor not overheated.When was the last time you apply a thermal paste?

These happened to 1of my pc, so probably the same as you.

Title: Re: Computer won't boot operating system
Post by: Jaf on March 16, 2009, 08:27:37 AM

I already pulled the heatsink off processor and the video card and applied new paste. That didn't work ether.

Title: Re: Computer won't boot operating system
Post by: kuszmania9999 on March 16, 2009, 10:07:20 AM

is it ok in safe mode?

Title: Re: Computer won't boot operating system
Post by: Broni on March 16, 2009, 10:26:14 AM

eMachine = Bestec power supply = you need new power supply

Title: Re: Computer won't boot operating system
Post by: Jaf on March 16, 2009, 02:39:37 PM

I put in new power supply when I put in the video card earlier before this problem. I'm at a loss!

Title: Re: Computer won't boot operating system
Post by: Jaf on March 16, 2009, 02:40:40 PM

No, it doesn't work in safe mode either.

Title: Re: Computer won't boot operating system
Post by: Broni on March 16, 2009, 05:05:37 PM

What was the exact reason for replacing power supply? Those Bestecs are known not for problems only, but also for damaging motherboards.

Title: Re: Computer won't boot operating system
Post by: Jaf on March 16, 2009, 05:36:10 PM

I was told to replace it when i put in the new video card. They said my old power supply wouldn't be able to handle the addition of the new video card. Thats why i replaced the power supply.

Title: Re: Computer won't boot operating system
Post by: Broni on March 16, 2009, 06:32:20 PM

Did you try to remove video card, and go back to on-board video?

Title: Re: Computer won't boot operating system
Post by: Aegis on March 16, 2009, 07:47:58 PM

Quote

I removed the video card and changed the bios setting back to on board video. Still have the same results.

That's what I was thinking, too, but it looks like that was already attempted.

Title: Re: Computer won't boot operating system
Post by: genesis01419 on March 18, 2009, 02:16:25 AM

I love computers that's why im being wise to choose my hardwares... Why would we keep ourselves using gadgets that makes our work much more stressful. We should choose gadgets and devices that will make our works lot easier.....

Title: Re: Computer won't boot operating system
Post by: Jaf on March 18, 2009, 04:28:03 AM

?????????

Title: Re: Computer won't boot operating system
Post by: Aegis on March 18, 2009, 06:43:10 AM

 

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love computers that's why im being wise to choose my hardwares... Why would we keep ourselves using gadgets that makes our work much more stressful. We should choose gadgets and devices that will make our works lot easier.....
 

That's a very nice sentiment.  It's easy to start with "gadget" and devices that are stress-free, but the more we interconnect, the more we have the software do, the more chances for something to go wrong.  There are many examples of systems that are working fine one day, and then, simply because someone adds or removes software, they have problems.  "I loaded this game on my computer, and now my iPod won't sync" -- that sort of thing.

Title: Re: Computer won't boot operating system
Post by: Jaf on March 18, 2009, 08:53:03 PM

????????????

Title: Re: Computer won't boot operating system
Post by: Jaf on March 20, 2009, 04:38:34 AM

Thanks for all the help. Found that its a software problem. Thanks again for all the input.

Title: Re: Computer won't boot operating system
Post by: Aegis on March 20, 2009, 06:46:53 AM

What did you find, Jaf?  Some of us might learn something, here!   :)