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Article #1483Re: Computer Problem
From: Zorgon Slasher
Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2003 05:24
Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2003 05:24
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Just wondering if you FixDISKed the Master Boot Record? To do this type "fdisk /mbr" at the C:\ prompt. Maybe this will help. Zorgon Slasher "Steve" <snoopydog@accesswave.ca> wrote in message news:XvG1a.254319$C8.902515@nnrp1.uunet.ca... > Hi All.. > > I have a rather weird computer problem. Reloading the operating system > (WinXP Home) and it gets as far as "Starting Windows" and stays there for > HOURS, I let it go all day to see if it would start but no go. > I loaded Windows ME on it and it worked fine. Tried XP Pro and no go > either. The reason for the reload was some weird activity going on, might > have been a virus. > Did FDisk and format after that and still no go. Anyone have any ideas > why this won't load XP but will load Millenium? I'm stumped! > > Steve > >
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