Having windows xp sp3. Windows not loading. It loaded when I changed sata mode from RAID to AHCI, but mouse stopped working so had to change back to RAID.
A while ago I changed the cmos battery . But this problem started even before changing the battery. Any help! What should I do now.
Hi, try a system restore.
Re-start the pc and tap F8 as the pc is starting up.
When you reach the Windows Advanced Options window.
Select - Safe Mode with Command Prompt.
Press Enter
At the command prompt window
Type: %systemroot%\system32\restore\rstrui.exe
Press Enter.
Choose a date prior to your problem - restart the pc.
If there is no visible error message and you have the original install Cd.
Boot from the Xp install Cd - when prompted press [R]
Choose Windows installation [typically by pressing [1]
When prompted for password.
Press Enter.
Type chkdsk /r
[note space after chkdsk]
Press Enter
Let it scan the pc.
When fininshed.
Type Exit
And press Enter.
No error message displayed .
I tried reinstalling the windows , it started to load drivers but then a blue screen appeared saying that a fatal error has occurred and windows stopped . So windows couldn't be installed .
OK, so following is the error message :
A problem has been detected and windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer if this is the first time you have seen this stop error screen restart your computer. If this screen appears again follow these steps
check to be sure you have adequate dick space if a driver is identified in the stop message disable the driver or check with the manufacturer for driver update. Try changing video adaptors.
check with your Hardware vendors for any BIOS update. Disable BIOS memory option such as caching or shadowing. If you need to use safe mode to remove or disable components , restart your computer, press F8 to select advanced start up options, and then select safe mode.
Technical information stop: 0x0000007E (0x0000005, 0x80809146,0xF89AF2DC, 0xF89AEFD8)
What is the make and model number of the pc?
How much ram do you have installed - I would remove all but one stick of ram and see if it will boot up or let you re-install xp?
Run a hard drive test.
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