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DELL Inspiron laptop not working

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  • 03-02-2009 6:09pm
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    hurricane147
    Registered Users Posts: 29 ✭


    When I turn on my laptop I get a light blue screen with the following error message:

    STOP: C0000135 {unable to locate component}
    This application has failed to start because winsrv was not found.
    Re-installing the application may fix this problem.

    I would be grateful for any advice.


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    5uspect
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 10,516 Mod ✭✭✭✭5uspect


    Does it go through the boot sequence at all? Is there is Dell logo followed by the windows logo, loading bar etc?


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    hurricane147
    Registered Users Posts: 29 ✭hurricane147


    The Windows logo appears for about 20 seconds followed by the blue screen with the above message. Any advice would be appreciated.


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    dade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,178 ✭✭✭dade


    have a look here

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/885523


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    5uspect
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 10,516 Mod ✭✭✭✭5uspect


    If dade's link doesn't prove fruitful see about booting into safe mode or using a linux boot disk like Knoppix to get all your files back just in case you need to reformat.


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