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Computer won't start

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by djpsyqosis, Feb 7, 2005.

  1. djpsyqosis

    djpsyqosis Junior Member

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    HELP! I was updating a video driver, then restarted my computer. It takes a LONG time to boot up, then flashes an error message on the screen for a second, then restarts.

    I've tried holding down F8 to startup in safe mode, but it doesn't respond. Also, even when I have the win xp CD in while rebooting to try to repair the OS (yes, the CD drive is the 1st boot device), it won't recognize the CD either. I'm in a heap of trouble without my computer; please, any advice will save me from going insane. thanks!
     
    djpsyqosis, Feb 7, 2005
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  3. GavinO

    GavinO Distinguished Long Term member

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    Can you catch any of the error? Also, does a floppy in the drive boot the machine? (or at least halt the machine with an 'insert bootable disk' message?) Was the video driver update the only modification to the machine?
     
    GavinO, Feb 8, 2005
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