Dead PC

Tak · 12-09-2006, 08:14

Just in case anyone is wondering, Mic has killed his PC...I mean the PC has stopped working (again)

Ever since he bought some new bits from the "other place" he has had problems with it (don't know what bits)

We can't realistically afford to get new bits for his PC, but if he can't get it to work we might have to

He is using my PC at times during the day so don't get confuzzled if he posts and forgets to log me out first

Belmit · 12-09-2006, 09:02

I have an entire PC you could have if you wanted. As long as you only want to use it for the internet and office-type stuff it's yours if you can come and pick it up. The spec is nothing special - possibly 450MHz, 20GB drive, CD-ROM etc. but the last time I checked it it was working, just needs an operating system.

Daz · 12-09-2006, 09:27

Try and find out what bits are giving him hassle. Might be able to help out

Burble · 12-09-2006, 09:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daz

Try and find out what bits are giving him hassle. Might be able to help out

Ditto.

Matblack · 12-09-2006, 10:02

I have an entire machine here

3GHz P4 Northy
1Gb Ram
Decent sound card

but I recently sold the graphics card to Haly for a bottle of whiskey, it is however AGP not that new fangled express thing, you're welcome to it to tide you over if you have an AGP card to go in it. I was planning on using it as a server one day but I just don't really need to.

MB

Jhadur · 12-09-2006, 10:05

OK yesterday came down in the morning and the PC wouldn't do anything (had been on overnight downloading). Rebooted and got a nice clicking noise from the HD. Not good

Reinstalled windows to my other HD got that working ok got drivers on and programs working ok.
Decided to try and get my memory working properly so started a thread on DFI forums and got help from there and got memory passing Memtest ok. Left it running memtest overnight to make sure it was all ok.
This morning come down reboot disable memtest in the bios restart. It goes through the normal HD and memory checks. Gets to where it would normally load windows and I get an "Unable to load operating system" message

I check that the right HD is selected for first boot in bios and try again. Same. I clear the cmos jumper and load optimised defaults. Same. WIndows CD out again try to reinstall windows goes through the main part til it needs to restart then when restarts I get the unable to load operating system message again.
Not sure but I think it may be the mobo decided to give it up

I may try plugging my HD into Sams PC and see what happens.
I do have another HD in my PC that I could try installing windows onto I suppose.

Mark · 12-09-2006, 10:09

I'd unplug all but the HD you're trying to install to (assuming you haven't already).

Also, the fridge/freezer may beckon for the clicking HD. I'm not sure on the details of the correct way to do that, so someone else will have to advise.

Jhadur · 12-09-2006, 11:21

Thanks for all the offers of bits and PC's

Well tried my 2nd HD again I get the Windows setup blue screen the Press F8 for raid etc then the Setup is loading files (Windows Executive)... message.

This then sits there for over 15 mins before I turned the PC off. Unplugged 2nd HD tried 3rd HD. Same thing. Tried different CD Drive, same thing

Not sure what to try next apart from plugging my HD into Sams PC and trying to install onto it to make sure it isnt my HD and/or CD drives.

Stan_Lite · 12-09-2006, 11:44

I had exactly the same problem a couple of months back.

Turned out I had a borked HDD. When I tried another HDD, I had the same problem but I still had the dodgy one attached. When I disconnected the naughty one, the other one worked fine.

If you haven't disconnected the other HDD, try that - if you have already removed it then you may have 2 dodgy HDDs (or I may be talking crap).

Stan

Jhadur · 12-09-2006, 11:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bijstan

I had exactly the same problem a couple of months back.

Turned out I had a borked HDD. When I tried another HDD, I had the same problem but I still had the dodgy one attached. When I disconnected the naughty one, the other one worked fine.

If you haven't disconnected the other HDD, try that - if you have already removed it then you may have 2 dodgy HDDs (or I may be talking crap).

Stan

Unfortunately I've tried all 3 of my HD's and none of them will take windows atm on my system. When the first one started clicking I installed windows on my 2nd HD and it was working fine and I could access the info on my first HD no problem I just couldn't boot to it.

Think I'll try plugging them into Sams PC and see if I can install windows if so then it will be pointing towards the mobo.

(If you're reading this Sam don't worry I'll unplug your HD first.)

12-09-2006, 08:14	#1
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	Dead PC Just in case anyone is wondering, Mic has killed his PC...I mean the PC has stopped working (again) Ever since he bought some new bits from the "other place" he has had problems with it (don't know what bits) We can't realistically afford to get new bits for his PC, but if he can't get it to work we might have to He is using my PC at times during the day so don't get confuzzled if he posts and forgets to log me out first __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

12-09-2006, 09:02	#2
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	I have an entire PC you could have if you wanted. As long as you only want to use it for the internet and office-type stuff it's yours if you can come and pick it up. The spec is nothing special - possibly 450MHz, 20GB drive, CD-ROM etc. but the last time I checked it it was working, just needs an operating system. __________________

12-09-2006, 09:27	#3
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	Try and find out what bits are giving him hassle. Might be able to help out __________________ apt-get moo

12-09-2006, 10:02	#5
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	I have an entire machine here 3GHz P4 Northy 1Gb Ram Decent sound card but I recently sold the graphics card to Haly for a bottle of whiskey, it is however AGP not that new fangled express thing, you're welcome to it to tide you over if you have an AGP card to go in it. I was planning on using it as a server one day but I just don't really need to. MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

12-09-2006, 10:05	#6
Jhadur Peter Pan Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lost Inside My Head Posts: 1,068	OK yesterday came down in the morning and the PC wouldn't do anything (had been on overnight downloading). Rebooted and got a nice clicking noise from the HD. Not good Reinstalled windows to my other HD got that working ok got drivers on and programs working ok. Decided to try and get my memory working properly so started a thread on DFI forums and got help from there and got memory passing Memtest ok. Left it running memtest overnight to make sure it was all ok. This morning come down reboot disable memtest in the bios restart. It goes through the normal HD and memory checks. Gets to where it would normally load windows and I get an "Unable to load operating system" message I check that the right HD is selected for first boot in bios and try again. Same. I clear the cmos jumper and load optimised defaults. Same. WIndows CD out again try to reinstall windows goes through the main part til it needs to restart then when restarts I get the unable to load operating system message again. Not sure but I think it may be the mobo decided to give it up I may try plugging my HD into Sams PC and see what happens. I do have another HD in my PC that I could try installing windows onto I suppose. __________________ "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in awhile, you could miss it."

12-09-2006, 10:09	#7
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	I'd unplug all but the HD you're trying to install to (assuming you haven't already). Also, the fridge/freezer may beckon for the clicking HD. I'm not sure on the details of the correct way to do that, so someone else will have to advise.

12-09-2006, 11:21	#8
Jhadur Peter Pan Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lost Inside My Head Posts: 1,068	Thanks for all the offers of bits and PC's Well tried my 2nd HD again I get the Windows setup blue screen the Press F8 for raid etc then the Setup is loading files (Windows Executive)... message. This then sits there for over 15 mins before I turned the PC off. Unplugged 2nd HD tried 3rd HD. Same thing. Tried different CD Drive, same thing Not sure what to try next apart from plugging my HD into Sams PC and trying to install onto it to make sure it isnt my HD and/or CD drives. __________________ "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in awhile, you could miss it."

12-09-2006, 11:44	#9
Stan_Lite Stan, Stan the FLASHER MAN! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In bed with your sister Posts: 5,483	I had exactly the same problem a couple of months back. Turned out I had a borked HDD. When I tried another HDD, I had the same problem but I still had the dodgy one attached. When I disconnected the naughty one, the other one worked fine. If you haven't disconnected the other HDD, try that - if you have already removed it then you may have 2 dodgy HDDs (or I may be talking crap). Stan __________________ Just because I have a short attention span doesn't mean I...