We Don't Need No Stinkin' PC!

[Deano]

I know it's a standard 'IT Crowd' joke, but it does seem to be IT's default response....to anything.

[Rob Royston]

I once see an engineer repeatedly punch a ?5000 projector because I jokingly said 'give me a couple of slams' to get it to turn on.

+1 on the safe mode.

But I'm guessing it hasn't worked because he's not on here to tell us it's worked

[TJCoro]

Who Built That Thing?

I'm back lads. Thanks for all the suggestions. I tried se?or serious "disk" method first, but it still doesn't go past the Starting Windows screen. So now I'm going to reboot with the disk in place and enter safe mode.

Wish me luck!


UPDATE: So far, in safe mode it scrolls for a few seconds then stops and asks me to "please wait." But I don't think it should take more than a few minutes to enter "safe mode" and so far it's been about 10 minutes frozen in place.

El P

Haha! Se?or Serious called you a NOB!


(Ahem) he called me a Newb, not a nob, you boob!

[Deano]

You sure you've booted from the dvd! Sounds like you've just booted into windows

Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk

[monkey66]

May be worth a physical inspection. Dont know if this goes beyond your ability but I would now:

1. Switch off and unplug power
2. Open the case and physically inspect for any boards or connectors not correctly fitted.
3. Remove and refit the RAM
4. Put cover back on
5. Disconnect all usb devices except the keyboard
6. Try to boot
7. If fails agian try a new keyboard

Something as simple as a faulty keyboard could possibly cause the problem described.

[TJCoro]

Naw, I don't mind getting my hands dirty. I built this PC with a little help from se?or serious.

Deano, , how do I reboot from the disk drive? I force turn off the computer, put the disc in and turn it on. Goes straight to the start up window where it stops.

[cigarmo]

You need to goto bios change the boot order or try f12 see if it gives you boot options.

[ValeTudoGuy]

Sounds like you need a Knoppix USB key. Get that data saved and start from scratch.

[Eddie]

When it starts there should be a message to press something to get into BIOS or setup or such like. It may be space, or f8 or escape. Just keep pressing it, then it will go to the setup. Don't change anything apart from the boot order. Save and restart, should work then.

Also as someone said above, unplug everything that isn't needed from the computer.

[TJCoro]

Brink of Defeat!

Well lads, I've tried most of the suggested fixes, including a physical inspection and removing and refitting the RAM. No luck. If I could get it to boot from the DVD drive with the Windows 7 set-up disc, I may have a chance, but it still won't go into "safe" mode or "bios" and it will not boot past the "Windows Starting" screen. The flag logo just keep pulsating but goes nowhere.

Gulp...If Google can't save me, I may have to resort to .....MY LOCAL IT SHOP!

el Perro

[SmokeyDave]

If it wont go into safe mode or bios it could be your keyboard is playing up, have you tried another one?

[TJCoro]

If it wont go into safe mode or bios it could be your keyboard is playing up, have you tried another one?

Yes, I tried another keyboard. No luck. El P

[SmokeyDave]

Have you done anything recently to change your pc config? I had mine stop booting after plugging a new sound card in, had to unplug all hard drives except the system one and then it booted fine.

[Eddie]

If you are getting into the windows bit you have missed the BIOS bit. It is the first thing that happens. Turn it on and keep pressing the relevant key. If you don't know the right button then try delete, if not luck try escape, if no luck try the f keys in order.

[PeeJay]

Any f...ing key!