[adammj420]

i uninstalled my nvidia drivers through add/remove hardware, i was trying to fix that gsm problem i posted before and now my computer wont boot up, even in safe mode. any help??

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Boot the PC and keep tapping the F8 key until you get set up options, check through to enable onboard graphics

This is for system restore but it may not improve things if you uninstalled the drivers

http://support.micro...kb;en-us;304449

[Retired Tech]

Boot the PC and keep tapping the F8 key until you get set up options, check through to enable onboard graphics

This is for system restore but it may not improve things if you uninstalled the drivers

http://support.micro...kb;en-us;304449

[adammj420]

well when I tap f8 it just brings me to a similiar menu with different options, i tried all the options. they get to the windows screen and it doesnt have the loading bar and just restarts.. is my computer screwed? or do i need to call a tech out here to help me.. im scared!

[Retired Tech]

Sorry about that one

You need to boot the PC and keep tapping the delete key until it enters set up, then look for onboard graphics

[adammj420]

k ill try that

[adammj420]

where exactly is this? i need more descriptive advice.

[Retired Tech]

Boot the PC, keep tapping the delete key until you get set up, then you will have a number of screens, look through them until you see onboard graphics, change to use onboard graphics then press F10 to save and exit, type Y to confirm then reboot

[adammj420]

There isnt an onboard graphics.. in advanced, integrated periphreals there was a few onboard options but couldnt seem to find a onboard graphics option. any other ideas?

[Retired Tech]

Try system restore

http://support.micro...kb;en-us;304449

Then here if you need to for repair, last in list, Windows Installation CD to repair the current installation

http://www.theelderg..._windows_xp.htm

[adammj420]

how can i system restore? my computer wont get past the windows loading screen. and i cant enter safe mode..

[Retired Tech]

Go with the repair then

It will leave data and programmes alone, make sure you use Windows Installation CD to repair the current installation

http://www.theelderg..._windows_xp.htm

[adammj420]

ok i reboot my comp with the xp cd in the disc drive and the same screen pops up with safe mode etc.. i tried with my silicon image host adapter device driver FOR WINDOWS XP/ 2000/ NT4/ 9X floppy disk, and it says
NTLDR is missing
PRESS ANY KEY TO RESTART
i press keys it doesnt restart and i take out the floppy hit a key and it restarts. im getting frustrated

[Retired Tech]

Windows Installation CD - Repair Current Installation: The process begins by booting the system with the XP installation CD. The CD drive must be set as the initial boot device in the computer BIOS. There are a number of different ways to access the BIOS, but pressing Delete on the initial boot screen is one of the most common methods. Watch the boot screen and it normally displays a message with the appropriate key sequence to grant BIOS access.

The boot sequence will continue. Again, watch the screen for a message to appear that the system is looking for a bootable CD ROM. Watch the monitor for the message that the CD has been auto-detected, followed by the “Press any key to boot CD” message. Don’t fall for the old joke about looking for the “Any” key and just hit the spacebar or any other key that’s convenient within the five second time span the message will be displayed.

[adammj420]

i read all of that, booted the system with the xp cd, i hit delete a PHEONIX - awardBIOS CMOS setup utility menu pops up, with MAIN, ADVANCED, HARDWARE UTILITIES, EXIT at the top appears i can go through each of them in the advanced there is advanced BIOS, with
BOOT VIRUS PROTECTION [DISABLED]
CPU LEVEL 1 CACHE [ENABLED]
CPU LEVEL 2 CACHE [ENABLED]
QUICK POWER ON SELF TEST [ENABLED]
FIRST BOOT DEVICE [FLOPPY]
SECOND BOOT DEVICE [HDD-0]
THIRD BOOT DEVICE [CD-ROM]
BOOT OTHER DEVICE [ENABLED]
BOOT UP FLOPPY SEEK [ENABLED]
BOOT UP NUMLOCK STATUS [ON]
GATE A20 OPTION [FAST]
TYPEMATIC RATE SETTING [DISABLED]
x TYPEMATIC RATE (Chars/sec) 6
x TYPEMATIC DELAY (MSec) 250
APIC MODE [ENABLED
OS/2 ONBOARDMEMORY > 64M [DISABLED]
SPEECH POST REPORTER [ENABLED]
POST COMPLETE REPORT [ENABLED]

[Retired Tech]

First Boot Device needs to be CD ROM Drive