[TriLUG] OT Computer wont boot up

[Merle Watts]

I tried that.  When the install goes through the system evaluation it freezes when it is checking the file system.

It won't let me fdisk or format it either.  

I 
-------Original Message-------
From: Mike Kelley <mjkelley at charter.net>
Sent: 06/20/03 06:33 PM
To: trilug at trilug.org
Subject: Re: Re: [TriLUG] OT  Computer wont boot up

> 
> I've had this problem with Windows before.  It took re-installing the OS to
resolve the issue.

Mike


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Merle Watts" <elremx2 at earthlink.net>
To: <trilug at trilug.org>
Sent: Friday, June 20, 2003 1:59 PM
Subject: Re: Re: [TriLUG] OT Computer wont boot up


> I'm gettin there.  Had about 1/2 hr to play with it today.  found out I
can use a boot disk and read from all the directories except the windows
(as
I crouch down in front of the monitor trying to hide) directory ( sorry
it's
my wifes computer)
>
> tried to format it.  wont work.  tried to fdisk it.  gets through about
5%
of the verification and quits.    I think i need new hard drive.   Just
bought this new seagate a couple months ago.
>
> gonna put it in another computer as a slave first and see what i can do
with it.
>
> Thanks for all the suggestions.
>
>
> -------Original Message-------
> From: Jeremy Portzer <jeremyp at pobox.com>
> Sent: 06/20/03 01:42 PM
> To: TriLUG List <trilug at trilug.org>
> Subject: Re: [TriLUG] OT  Computer wont boot up
>
> >
> > On Thu, 2003-06-19 at 19:28, Roy Vestal wrote:
> > Couple of things to try:
> >
> > 1: Reseat the RAM. Make sure you have discharged any ESD by simply
> > touching the power supply with the power supply *OFF* (no nasty shocks
> > please!).
>
> Note that you must leave the power cable plugged in for that to be
> completely effective, so that any ESD has a path to ground.  That
> assumes that you have a proper three-prong power cable and your outlet
> is properly grounded.
>
> Alternatively, and grounded wrist strap is a really good idea.  It has a
> resistor inside it too to reduce the risk of shock should you
> accidentally touch something hot while you're grounded.
>
> Good suggestions all around, Roy!
>
> --Jeremy
>
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