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Blinking Curser, can't boot

Started by Armchair Cowboy , Feb 03 2011 02:18 PM

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Armchair Cowboy
Posted 03 February 2011 - 02:18 PM

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This afternoon, I was browsing the internet, and my computer randomly shuts down, like it's rebooting itself. Ever since, I can't boot up again. It gets to the checking NVRAM, ten the blinking curser, which never stops.

Help?
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SpywareDr
Posted 04 February 2011 - 06:38 AM

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Is this a desktop or laptop?

Can you get into the CMOS/BIOS Setup?
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Posted 04 February 2011 - 04:25 PM

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It is a desktop, and I am able to get into the Bios - I'm not exactly sure what I'm doing within the BIOS but I can get there.
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Posted 05 February 2011 - 05:23 AM

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In the BIOS, 1) is the date and time correct, and 2) is the hard drive being detected? (You should see the hard drive model number).
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