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Computer won't load past windows xp start up screen

  • 27-03-2010 4:36pm
    #1
    fakefurbabe
    Closed Accounts Posts: 109 ✭✭


    Please bear with me as I try to explain the problem!

    I tried to start my PC today and I keep getting a screen asking me to choose either to start up in: safe mode, last known configuraton or normal window startup. I have tried all three only to get as far as the screen showing the windows xp logo and time-strip thingy that seems to be as normal and then the computer switches off and loads the error screen with the options again.

    I take it that I will have to take my PC to the local computer guy, as I don't have the original window xp disc to try and re-boot the system.

    2 questions: is this gonna cost me bundles? and will I lose all my pics and music I have on file?

    Thanks in advance.:(


Comments

  • #2
    MunsterCycling
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,864 ✭✭✭MunsterCycling


    Its a 10 min fix tbh, boot machine into repair console and do a chkdsk /r and then fixmbr & fixboot, this usually fixes this issue but might not. It should cost around €40 - €60


  • #3
    longhalloween
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,207 ✭✭✭longhalloween


    I tell you one thing you SHOULDNT do, that download windows illegally for nothing and use that instead of paying for a new boot disk!


  • #4
    fakefurbabe
    Closed Accounts Posts: 109 ✭✭fakefurbabe


    longhalloween wrote: »
    I tell you one thing you SHOULDNT do, that download windows illegally for nothing and use that instead of paying for a new boot disk!

    Sorry, but I have moved country since buying this PC, so it's not the only thing lost in transit. Think before you post.


  • #5
    fakefurbabe
    Closed Accounts Posts: 109 ✭✭fakefurbabe


    MunsterCycling wrote: »
    Its a 10 min fix tbh, boot machine into repair console and do a chkdsk /r and then fixmbr & fixboot, this usually fixes this issue but might not. It should cost around €40 - €60

    Thanks for your quick reply, I'll let you know how I get on.


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