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One computer can not boot up

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by luhambam Feb 26, 2003 last reply May 28, 2003

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One computer can not come on after switching on, the power light is however, coming on. Once the power is on, you can not switch off by button unless you unplag from supply. The machine is an IBM running Wimndows Me.
I have made some attempts but ould not restore it.

How do I resolve the problem.

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by gjayag501 Feb 26, 2003

If it is a desktop, try to remove other devices being attach to the computer, it might be one of those devices that may coz the problem,if the system able to boot up, try to attach again the devices being removed, it should be one at a time,by then we could determine which of those was making you in trouble, if not work, notice the error sound if there is!!

by luhambam May 28, 2003

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by thamer Feb 26, 2003

There are several "things" which can cause your computer not to boot.

Installing a program (consider starting it up in Safe Mode and uninstalling the application using the Add / Remove Programs Control Panel.)

It could be a virus (LikeW32/Kriz.3863) which have a CMOS overwriting procedure to erase date and time, and the type of hard disk the computer uses.

Another possible scenario that can cause trouble is a hardware conflict or driver issue.

... It can be that the power supply not providing the proper voltage.

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But you know what? ... Turn the PC on and count how many beeps your BIOS is making...

Check this ...
http://www.tcwo.com/support/new/beeps.htm

by thamer Feb 26, 2003

To analyse your problem even better ...

a. Describe how far along in the boot process it gets... Do you see anything at all on the monitor? Do you hear the hard drive motor spin up? What error messages, if any, are displayed on the screen? Think about what you were doing just before this happened (when was the last time it started up ok?). Did you change any settings, add a new program or update? Things like that.

by thamer Feb 26, 2003

b. Use a floppy boot disk for your OS: You did make one for an emergency right? If not, try finding one to download from @ www.bootdisk.com and boot up your computer. Does your PC boot-up?

by luhambam May 28, 2003

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by ann777 Feb 26, 2003

I'd suggest unplugging the computer, then opening it and removing the daughterboard adapters one at a time then reinserting it. Make sure that all the cards are seated properly and securely.

Do the same with RAM.

Plug in the computer and see if you get any further into the boot process.

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Is the monitor coming on? Do you see anything on the screen? If not, you may have a bad video card, or a bad monitor.

Do you get any beeps whatsoever? Are you certain that your hdd is working?

by luhambam May 28, 2003

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by jose_12650 Feb 26, 2003

Try resetting the memory chips or better still replaced them with new ones.

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by sgt_shultz Feb 27, 2003

i agree with all the suggestions. i would like to ask: what is the exact make and model of the computer? is it a dell workstation? try reseating the processors....