dell inspiron 1501 wont boot
Started by
boogey
, Jan 26 2009 08:20 PM
#1
Posted 26 January 2009 - 08:20 PM
#2
Posted 26 January 2009 - 08:56 PM
Hello boogey...
When you boot to the Advanced Boot Options (where you can select Safe Mode), choose "Last Known Good Configuration" and see if it will boot normally.
wannabe1
When you boot to the Advanced Boot Options (where you can select Safe Mode), choose "Last Known Good Configuration" and see if it will boot normally.
wannabe1
#3
Posted 27 January 2009 - 07:26 PM
hey i tried that but it still didn't work bro
#4
Posted 03 February 2009 - 10:17 PM
anyone else have ideas or am i destined to get a new cup?
#5
Posted 03 February 2009 - 10:28 PM
Sorry for the delay. I apparently didn't get an e-mail notification of your last reply.
As your machine is a brand name computer like Dell, HP, etc...please provide us with the make and model number.
Do you have your XP installation cd?
As your machine is a brand name computer like Dell, HP, etc...please provide us with the make and model number.
Do you have your XP installation cd?
#6
Posted 03 February 2009 - 10:32 PM
Never mind...I just have to learn to read topic titles...
The Dell disk should contain Recovery Console. Boot to that disk and do the following:
At the "Welcome to Setup" screen, press R to start Recovery Console. Choose the installation to be repaired by number (usually 1) and press "Enter".
When you are asked for the Administrator password, leave it blank and press "Enter".
At the command prompt, type chkdsk /r and press "Enter". (Note the space before /r) The disk check operation will start.
This will be a very thorough check of the hard drive and the file system...be patient and let it complete. It may appear to hang or even back up a few times...this is normal. 60 to 90 minutes is not unusual for this check...it may take longer in some cases.
Once the check completes and you are back at the command prompt, type exit and press "Enter". Let your computer attempt to boot normally to Windows.
The Dell disk should contain Recovery Console. Boot to that disk and do the following:
At the "Welcome to Setup" screen, press R to start Recovery Console. Choose the installation to be repaired by number (usually 1) and press "Enter".
When you are asked for the Administrator password, leave it blank and press "Enter".
At the command prompt, type chkdsk /r and press "Enter". (Note the space before /r) The disk check operation will start.
This will be a very thorough check of the hard drive and the file system...be patient and let it complete. It may appear to hang or even back up a few times...this is normal. 60 to 90 minutes is not unusual for this check...it may take longer in some cases.
Once the check completes and you are back at the command prompt, type exit and press "Enter". Let your computer attempt to boot normally to Windows.
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