Win 98 boot up problem

First check the memory modules to make sure they are seated properly in their slots.

The next thing is to check the video card in the same manner,also you will need to look for updated drivers to your video card from the manufacturers web site or use the software driver cd if available to reinstall the drivers

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HD was formatted and restored to factory defaults...I'll check memory and video card for seating...

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If it boots up in safe mode then use process of illimination. After OS installation, what else if anything, did you install for drivers,hardware and programs? If any, remove or uninstall them one at a time. Reboot in normal mode after each removal to see if that removed item was the problem or not.

Another possibility is to remove any display adapters in device manager.

Last thought is to disable all power management options for both monitor and PC.

Did you check out your bios settings for anything funny in there?

Do a serch on the video card (or try a differant one) for reviews to see what problems people have experienced.

Are there any bios updates for the motherboard.

That about covers it for me.

Good luck.

Ok, so the only thing changed is the HD, correct?

Ok, firstly, you have restored them to factory defaults - but did you format and reload the OS? Occasionally, files do not copy correctly, so reinstalling the OS over the top of it may work.

Also, replace the old HDD and see if that will correct the problem. If it works fine, then it must be the installation - otherwise, something like the VGA or the HDC could have died.

Maelgwyn

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If you hit F8 or similar F buttons, the BIOS should appear. Sometimes alt F8, esc F8, or such. Look there. Is the HD the same capacity ? Try changing the IDE settings in the BIOS, then changing them back. Some BIOSes can't recognize HDs of different capacities than stock. I tried to install a Maxtor 100G on my COMPAQ, but the BIOS would only see up to 32 G.
You may have a lithium battery in the BIOS that is dead. (Basic Input Output System, Bios, is on a separate card inside the computer case).
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check jumper settings for hard drive. Make sure it set for single not master. Once that is established and if you still have the error (by the way as the screen remains black and the HD is active is there a flashing cursor?) the system is trying to load some driver or other and locking up there so you need to discover which one. Which drive did you remove and which drive did you install, brand and model and size. Are you saying that the step by step boot works but you did not stop any of the components from loading? You accepted the drivers one by one?

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