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Need help with my PC!!!
Posted by: Nikki21 ()
Date: August 04, 2009 01:54PM

My computer doesn't boot up...:-(( Does anyone know a good PC tech? Please, help! I'm desperate!!!

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Re: Need help with my PC!!!
Posted by: PC Tech ()
Date: August 04, 2009 01:55PM

Is it plugged in?

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Re: Need help with my PC!!!
Posted by: Nikki21 ()
Date: August 04, 2009 01:58PM

yes... i'm at work now but i left it on this morning...

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Re: Need help with my PC!!!
Posted by: Gravis ()
Date: August 04, 2009 02:00PM

if you describe the status in detail, i may be able to help you fix it.


"the wisdom of the wise will perish, the intelligence of the intelligent will vanish."095042938540

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Re: Need help with my PC!!!
Posted by: Nikki21 ()
Date: August 04, 2009 02:01PM

blank blue screen and nothin happens...

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Re: Need help with my PC!!!
Posted by: Gravis ()
Date: August 04, 2009 02:04PM

what operating system is it? does it get to the login screen. "blue screen" doesnt mean much. details.


"the wisdom of the wise will perish, the intelligence of the intelligent will vanish."095042938540

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Re: Need help with my PC!!!
Posted by: Nikki21 ()
Date: August 04, 2009 02:07PM

windowsxp, no it doesn't

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Re: Need help with my PC!!!
Posted by: Gravis ()
Date: August 04, 2009 02:15PM

does it get the loading screen like this?


"the wisdom of the wise will perish, the intelligence of the intelligent will vanish."095042938540
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Re: Need help with my PC!!!
Posted by: PC Tech ()
Date: August 04, 2009 02:26PM

Nikki,

I need you to run to the mirror.

Did you do that?

OK, are you blonde?

Thanks,

PC Tech

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Re: Need help with my PC!!!
Posted by: Gravis ()
Date: August 04, 2009 02:58PM

Nikki21,
   you should try running "Last Known Good Configuration" http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000626.htm


"the wisdom of the wise will perish, the intelligence of the intelligent will vanish."095042938540

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Re: Need help with my PC!!!
Posted by: ITRADE ()
Date: August 04, 2009 03:01PM

go to the dosprompt and enter:

format /u c:\

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Re: Need help with my PC!!!
Posted by: Gravis ()
Date: August 04, 2009 03:07PM

ITRADE Wrote:
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> go to the dosprompt and enter:
>
> format /u c:\


oh come on, that's terrible because some people may actually do that.


"the wisdom of the wise will perish, the intelligence of the intelligent will vanish."095042938540

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Re: Need help with my PC!!!
Posted by: Gully Bill ()
Date: August 04, 2009 03:10PM

Gravis Wrote:
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> ITRADE Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > go to the dosprompt and enter:
> >
> > format /u c:\
>
>
> oh come on, that's terrible because some people
> may actually do that.

count me among them. oops

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