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Sometimes when i try to start my pc it gets so far and then these horizontal red lines appear [mainly]at the bottom of my screen, then nothing happens.i have been able to start it in safe mode [checking all comands] sometimes.my pc is pent.500mhz,64mb ram,running windows 98se.
any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
by braveh4rt
Maybe you have problem with your vga card or Monitor. If you can go windows successfuly in normal mode , but only have redlines, it could be your vga card, may be try to lower your vga resolution to fit your monitor capability
Brgds,
Mulianto
mulianto@me-solution.net
by rrajforu
Hi Hareeba,
Since the problem ( as per you ) is occuring sometimes, please boot the PC in safe mode. Then goto system properties and remove the VGA adapter. (should have vga drivers with you before you do this). now restart the PC, and choose Plug & Play VGA Adapter when new hardware box is prompted. Check to see if the peoblem still persists. If yes, remove the VGA Card from motherboard and fit it back (just to ensure it's not loose).
Thanx, raj :)
by alpha-male
Your problem is almost certainly with the video card and its drivers. I would check with the card manufacturer and get the latest drivers. Most likely it is just a corrupted file, but it could be an actual hardware issue.
To start in safe mode, hit f8 when the machine begins the startup process.
To boot with a boot disk, create the boot disk (heres a step by step guide http://www.putergeek.com/win98_boot/index.shtml )
then put the boot disk in your a: and restart. You may need to set your BIOS to boot in the a: c: order.
Good Luck...hope this helps!
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