PC won't boot

  • Thread starter Thread starter Trevor
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If your computer is hanging on your system Logo Screen you won't be able to
access a bootable CD. Can you access the BIOS? If not you may have a
hardware problem.
 
It appears that you're hitting the brakes at the Intel logo during POST.
See if you can get into the BIOS and disable the logo under a tab named -? Boot ?- or
similar. If present Disable - Intel Rapid Boost (skips some tests during boot when
enabled) and/or Silent Boot ( Presents the logo when enabled). Pressing F2 just
after booting should, but not necessarily get you into the BIOS setup, different
keys/combos can/are used depending on the machine manufacturer and BIOS.

Once you've made any BIOS changes, saved and rebooted, watch the POST screen to see
that the RAM, Drives, KB/Mouse and any USB are detected. Also take note as to the
approximate exact time the system screeches to a halt.

You also may want to have a peek inside the box to clean out any accumulated dust,
make sure the fans are working properly, all cables/connections/RAM modules and/or
adapters are properly seated.


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Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User }
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://basconotw.mvps.org/

Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
 
Harry Ohrn said:
If your computer is hanging on your system Logo Screen you won't be able
to access a bootable CD. Can you access the BIOS? If not you may have a
hardware problem.

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Harry Ohrn MS-MVP [Shell\User]
www.webtree.ca/windowsxp


Trevor said:
Halting at Blue and Orange Pentium 4 screen.

Can't find a bootable CD - what next?
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Yes can access BIOS
 
Brian A. said:
It appears that you're hitting the brakes at the Intel logo during POST.
See if you can get into the BIOS and disable the logo under a tab named -?
Boot ?- or similar. If present Disable - Intel Rapid Boost (skips some
tests during boot when enabled) and/or Silent Boot ( Presents the logo
when enabled). Pressing F2 just after booting should, but not necessarily
get you into the BIOS setup, different keys/combos can/are used depending
on the machine manufacturer and BIOS.

Once you've made any BIOS changes, saved and rebooted, watch the POST
screen to see that the RAM, Drives, KB/Mouse and any USB are detected.
Also take note as to the approximate exact time the system screeches to a
halt.

You also may want to have a peek inside the box to clean out any
accumulated dust, make sure the fans are working properly, all
cables/connections/RAM modules and/or adapters are properly seated.


--

Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User }
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://basconotw.mvps.org/

Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
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Have disabled rapid boot. Boot up very very slow and eventually get:


Drive not ready system halted.
 
Larry Samuels said:
Hard drive failure--replace the drive or take the pc to a qualified
tech.
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Larry Samuels Associate Expert
MS-MVP (2001-2005)
Unofficial FAQ for Windows Server 2003 at
http://pelos.us/SERVER.htm
Expert Zone-
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Is the BIOS set to boot from the CD? I've gotten that error if I have
an unformatted hard drive.
 
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