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PC won't boot

  • 18-08-2014 6:06pm
    #1
    Henmistro
    Registered Users Posts: 41 ✭


    Hi, I have a old PC which is for family use and it is a Sony vaio and runs on windows xp. I'm not sure when it was made but it is a monitor and PC in one unit with a wireless keyboard and mouse. I decided that I would install lubuntu since xp doesn't have support anymore. The install apperently was a susscess but now it won't boot. Whenever I turn it on it's stuck at the vaio splash screen. Ive tried to boot into the install disc I used and that also doesn't work. Please help.


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  • #2
    Knasher
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,370 ✭✭✭Knasher


    If it isn't even getting past the splash screen then the first thing I'd advise you to do is to go into the bios and see if you can disable the splash screen to see any debug information. You will probably need to get a wired keyboard to do this though.


  • #3
    Henmistro
    Registered Users Posts: 41 ✭Henmistro


    Knasher wrote: »
    If it isn't even getting past the splash screen then the first thing I'd advise you to do is to go into the bios and see if you can disable the splash screen to see any debug information. You will probably need to get a wired keyboard to do this though.
    Well the keyboard is already connected at the point where I am. Also when it boots up you can press f11 a list of bootable disks appear, that doesn't happen now so I guess I won't be able to get the bios menu up. I don't have a wired keyboard right now so are there any other ways I could fix this?


  • #4
    Knasher
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,370 ✭✭✭Knasher


    It sounds like the keyboard is working without depending on software to pair it, otherwise pressing f11 shouldn't do anything. That is the only reason I felt you would need a wired keyboard.

    Anyway try pressing f2 or delete during boot to get to the bios screen (it should usually say during boot what the key is, but just in case it is usually one of those two), and look for the setting to disable the boot logo. The wording any location of this setting can vary by computer, so I can't tell you exactly how to find it, but be very careful about changing settings in the bios, some of them can be dangerous. If you have any questions, do ask.


  • #5
    Tom Dunne
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,212 ✭✭✭✭Tom Dunne


    You need to get in before this stage. Google your laptop's make/model number to see how.

    Also try a boot CD/USB stick with Linux on it.


  • #6
    Henmistro
    Registered Users Posts: 41 ✭Henmistro


    Ok I'll try get my hands on a wired keyboard. I've looked around a few different bios menus and I understand what can go wrong. The boot screen has no details on it but the brand name (vaio). So I'll be sure to do some research on it's bios menu and how to get there.


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  • #7
    Henmistro
    Registered Users Posts: 41 ✭Henmistro


    Tom Dunne wrote: »
    You need to get in before this stage. Google your laptop's make/model number to see how.

    Also try a boot CD/USB stick with Linux on it.

    I'm trying to find my PC on the internet but I haven't had luck. But there is a serial number on the back I could use that if I put it in the right place. I've already tried to boot it into a live cd and it's too old for USB booting.


  • #8
    Tom Dunne
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,212 ✭✭✭✭Tom Dunne


    Henmistro wrote: »
    I'm trying to find my PC on the internet but I haven't had luck. But there is a serial number on the back I could use that if I put it in the right place. I've already tried to boot it into a live cd and it's too old for USB booting.

    Beside the serial number is most likely where you will find the model number.


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