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system doesn't make it through reboot when restarting sometimes

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by derekms34

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i was wondering if someone can help me with my problem. My computer is a dinosaur of sorts because i'm still running windows xp home edition. Anyway i installed a dvd drive because my cd burner died. since then on occasion when i restart my computer, it doesn't make it through the start test. i get a really loud beep that continues until i unplug the computer and starts it back up

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by boxfiddler Hot topic

My experience with Windows in any version informs me that a fresh, clean install periodically is required for some bizarre and twisted reason that only MS knows.

Timespan is relative to how heavily you use your machine. I wipe and redo each of mine approximately every 2.5 to 3 years. I am probably not what one would consider a heavy user.

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