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22-May-2012, 05:54 PM #1
Startup issues
When I turn my computer (windows vista) on, it stays on for 4 seconds. Then it turns off for 4 seconds, on for 4 seconds, off for for 4 seconds and this cycle keeps repeating. The startup screen does not even have time to come up. I have tried unplugging and plugging back in, but this has not worked. Does anybody have any advice for how to fix this?
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22-May-2012, 06:08 PM #2
How to Access Safe Mode

While the computer is turning on, tap F8 repeatedly until a black screen with white text appears. Using your arrow keys highlight the option Safe Mode and hit Enter.
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Tried what you suggested, but the cycle is not long enough to pull up the safe mode screen. It will only stay on for 4 seconds, then shuts off.
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Do you have the OS CD/DVD, Recovery CD/DVD, or a Recovery Partition?

What's the make and model of the problem PC?
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Dont have the OS CD/DVD, Recovery CD/DVD, or a Recovery Partition. Does that matter?
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23-May-2012, 02:04 PM #6
Yes, you are going to need one of those.

What's the make and model of the PC?
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