My Comp Is Busted... Help Needed

hl0m4n · 11-11-2009, 06:18 PM

i turn on my bros comp today and it doesn't seem to boot. it was working just fine yesterday (windows xp pro).

1. i turn on the comp
2. it goes to the screen saying it couldn't boot windows and gives me options of botting in safe mode, start windows normally, etc.
3. i try the start windows normally first, then the most recent working setting, followed by safe mode (does the windows xp cd need to be in the cd rom drive to do this?)
4. i try all the options and what happens is it goes to the windows xp screen then i get a quick blue screen with some type of characters, numbers, etc (too quick to read) and the comp reboots again and when it does it brings me back to the option page with the start windows normally, etc.
5. i pick another option and same thing happens quick blue screen, reboots, and brings me back to the screen with options.

what is wrong? help much appreciated. thanks.

found someone with exactly what i had but still not fixable: http://www.ozzu.com/hardware/machine...t40747-15.html

http://articles.techrepublic.com.com...1-6031733.html

if i run the repair through the windows cd will that delete what i have on the harddrive or just fix and repair window files?

xbook · 11-11-2009, 06:20 PM

As your attorney I highly recommend drinking heavily, that should sort this out. Drugs might help too.

SantaPimp27 · 11-11-2009, 07:51 PM

get a mac

quagmire · 11-11-2009, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SantaPimp27

get a mac

^ This. Best fix for any Windows problem.

backtofront001 · 11-11-2009, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by quagmire

^ This. Best fix for any Windows problem.

that means if ur 335 has fuel pump problems, the best solution is to pick up a reliable honda.

jpsum · 11-11-2009, 08:15 PM

It sounds like your system files are corrupted or it is infected with a virus.

Normally, the repair option will not delete your personal files, but there is always a chance where you can lose everything in the process of repairing or if you just select the wrong option. Are your files backup somewhere? if so, go for it. If not, I would take the HD out and plug it into another PC and backup the files before doing anything to fix the OS.

backtofront001 · 11-11-2009, 08:18 PM

repair is fine, it wont delete ur stuff. Run repair from cd and run command chkdsk and report back

SantaPimp27 · 11-11-2009, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by backtofront001

that means if ur 335 has fuel pump problems, the best solution is to pick up a reliable honda.

wrong. moving to a honda is a downgrade.

a better comparison would be, ur 335 is having a fuel pump problem, the best solution is to get an m3

Zirenz2006 · 11-11-2009, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SantaPimp27

get a mac

I knew this lame response was coming

Inspired · 11-11-2009, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SantaPimp27

wrong. moving to a honda is a downgrade.

a better comparison would be, ur 335 is having a fuel pump problem, the best solution is to get an m3

Yet, still unreliable..

backtofront001 · 11-12-2009, 12:44 AM

you guys are funny...anyways, wonder if the op ran chkdsk

Comet · 11-12-2009, 01:43 AM

I had that problem a while back

either your PC files are corrupted, or you have bad sectors on your HDD.. have you installed any new hardware recently? could be that something messed during installation of it.

Run repair, it should fix it, but chances are it won't.
try reinstalling windows
try plugging it in to another PC as a slave and check for bad sectors. If there are many, then buy a new hard drive, install it as your primary drive and reinstall windows on it.
Run your old hard drive as a slave, grab all your files and forget about the old one.

SoCali E36 · 11-12-2009, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by backtofront001

that means if ur 335 has fuel pump problems, the best solution is to pick up a reliable honda.

well said

boymonkey · 11-12-2009, 03:52 AM

Take it to a local shop. They'll diagnose and repair for you.

bluespeed117 · 11-13-2009, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Zirenz2006

I knew this lame response was coming

Yeah

What happens when a mac breaks down? Buy another mac for 2 grand lol.

T7R_Sky · 11-13-2009, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SantaPimp27

wrong. moving to a honda is a downgrade.

a better comparison would be, ur 335 is having a fuel pump problem, the best solution is to get an m3

I see it more as switching from a 335 to a G35. Its a good alternative... But it isnt always better.

If you're running Windows on a mac does that mean I put the 335 engine in a G35 body? lol

ragingclue · 11-13-2009, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SantaPimp27

wrong. moving to a honda is a downgrade.

a better comparison would be, ur 335 is having a fuel pump problem, the best solution is to get an m3

Yes. Because a mac is a serious performance upgrade. I know cuz I seen the commercials and read about it on teh internet so it must be true.

hl0m4n · 11-13-2009, 05:10 PM

thanks for the help guys, i did the chkdsk came up fine, did the repair with windows cd and even did the other repair the one where it replaces all the files, still nothing.

i just ended up reformatting

major PITA but 100% fix

11-11-2009, 06:18 PM	#1
hl0m4n Major General 2448 Rep 5,627 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NY iTrader: (58)	My Comp Is Busted... Help Needed i turn on my bros comp today and it doesn't seem to boot. it was working just fine yesterday (windows xp pro). 1. i turn on the comp 2. it goes to the screen saying it couldn't boot windows and gives me options of botting in safe mode, start windows normally, etc. 3. i try the start windows normally first, then the most recent working setting, followed by safe mode (does the windows xp cd need to be in the cd rom drive to do this?) 4. i try all the options and what happens is it goes to the windows xp screen then i get a quick blue screen with some type of characters, numbers, etc (too quick to read) and the comp reboots again and when it does it brings me back to the option page with the start windows normally, etc. 5. i pick another option and same thing happens quick blue screen, reboots, and brings me back to the screen with options. what is wrong? help much appreciated. thanks. found someone with exactly what i had but still not fixable: http://www.ozzu.com/hardware/machine...t40747-15.html http://articles.techrepublic.com.com...1-6031733.html if i run the repair through the windows cd will that delete what i have on the harddrive or just fix and repair window files? __________________ Cars: 07 335i ► 08 328i ► 11 328xi ► 13 M3 ► 17 M4 ► 14 M6 Last edited by hl0m4n; 11-12-2009 at 12:39 AM..
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jpsum Major 302 Rep 1,088 Posts Drives: 2010 TSX Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Haven area iTrader: (4)	It sounds like your system files are corrupted or it is infected with a virus. Normally, the repair option will not delete your personal files, but there is always a chance where you can lose everything in the process of repairing or if you just select the wrong option. Are your files backup somewhere? if so, go for it. If not, I would take the HD out and plug it into another PC and backup the files before doing anything to fix the OS.
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backtofront001 First Lieutenant 22 Rep 354 Posts Drives: 2012 AW 135i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	repair is fine, it wont delete ur stuff. Run repair from cd and run command chkdsk and report back
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backtofront001 First Lieutenant 22 Rep 354 Posts Drives: 2012 AW 135i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	you guys are funny...anyways, wonder if the op ran chkdsk
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hl0m4n Major General 2448 Rep 5,627 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NY iTrader: (58)	thanks for the help guys, i did the chkdsk came up fine, did the repair with windows cd and even did the other repair the one where it replaces all the files, still nothing. i just ended up reformatting major PITA but 100% fix __________________ Cars: 07 335i ► 08 328i ► 11 328xi ► 13 M3 ► 17 M4 ► 14 M6
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