Hi, this is my first post, and I want to say Hi to everyone. Now, my problems.....
It all started out when i tried to install my new CD-RW into the comp. I installed it, then the
computer would not boot up. i could not even get to the bios. All I got was a black screen
and a long beep. I fixed that by removing all but one of the RAM chips, then put them back
in. Earlier today. I tried to install the CD-RW again. I got it in, running, installed the
software, and then restart. Now, the computer either freezes when it is opening everything
in the desktop, or it will give me a blue screen of death (which is VERY rare that it even makes
it this far). I have tried to remove the CD-RW and put all the IDE cables back to their original
positions... still no go. Tried the RAM thing. No go again. It is really making me mad, because
I also did the selective startup thing in the msconfig. Followed all directions on the microsoft website,
and none of it worked. Just wondering if it was something that I could do with some help, or if it has to go in shop.
I am forced to access this site on a Macintosh that has nothing but school programs on it.
I really need some help, cause I dont want to go out and spend ANOTHER 50-100 dollars to fix
it.
Here are the comp specs that I know of:
Processor - Intel pentium II
Ram - 196 megs
Master HD - Western Digital 3.0 GB
Secondary master HD - Maxtor 15.0 GB
CD-Rom - Unknown brand 50x
3 1/2 floppy - Unknown
Video Card - VooDoo 3dfx 2000
Sound Card - I think Sound Blaster 64 AWE
OS - Windows 98 SE
The computer I got in '97 and have replaced/added every part in it except for the Master HD, Sound Card,
Motherboard, Processor chip, and the power Supply. I hope this is enough info for you.
Thanks,
MrKowz
It all started out when i tried to install my new CD-RW into the comp. I installed it, then the
computer would not boot up. i could not even get to the bios. All I got was a black screen
and a long beep. I fixed that by removing all but one of the RAM chips, then put them back
in. Earlier today. I tried to install the CD-RW again. I got it in, running, installed the
software, and then restart. Now, the computer either freezes when it is opening everything
in the desktop, or it will give me a blue screen of death (which is VERY rare that it even makes
it this far). I have tried to remove the CD-RW and put all the IDE cables back to their original
positions... still no go. Tried the RAM thing. No go again. It is really making me mad, because
I also did the selective startup thing in the msconfig. Followed all directions on the microsoft website,
and none of it worked. Just wondering if it was something that I could do with some help, or if it has to go in shop.
I am forced to access this site on a Macintosh that has nothing but school programs on it.
I really need some help, cause I dont want to go out and spend ANOTHER 50-100 dollars to fix
it.
Here are the comp specs that I know of:
Processor - Intel pentium II
Ram - 196 megs
Master HD - Western Digital 3.0 GB
Secondary master HD - Maxtor 15.0 GB
CD-Rom - Unknown brand 50x
3 1/2 floppy - Unknown
Video Card - VooDoo 3dfx 2000
Sound Card - I think Sound Blaster 64 AWE
OS - Windows 98 SE
The computer I got in '97 and have replaced/added every part in it except for the Master HD, Sound Card,
Motherboard, Processor chip, and the power Supply. I hope this is enough info for you.
Thanks,
MrKowz