Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP Home

May 25, 2006 10:48am CST
I am attempting to reinstall Windows XP home but find, after many attempts, that the Presario R3000 switches itself off as soon as the opperating system begins to load! This is not only happens with 'Windows' but with any opperating system I attempt to load. I have even gone to the extent of clearing the hard drive with 'Kill Disk' but all to no avail. Any surgestions would be appreciated.
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• United States
17 Dec 06
Why don't you do a "System Restore"??? It's already on your computer on XP... Look for it under start-all programs-accessories-system tools-system restore... Just pick a previous date that your computer was working perfectly and set that as your starting spot to use in the future and restore your computer like that... It takes a little while to do, so don't be impatient...
• United States
17 Dec 06
I just want to add that I have never seen such worthless info provided by some people in my life as those on this thread that answer you and offer no help... Why bother answering if you are of no help???
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• United States
13 Feb 11
Here it is 2011 and I stumble upon this discussion, I was appalled by the number of useless responses as the discussion starter was asking a very valid query. I am so amazed with the number after your comment that continued to ridicule the discussion starter. I can only surmise that members felt compelled in being funny as opposed to being help. Poor taste in joke really as none were actually to chuckle for. Had I been a member back five years ago I would not have tolerated this either. You have applied the best response in my opinion as it is the correct route to have gone. Unfortunately it appears that after posting this discussion the member left, perhaps the ridicule was a wee bit too much. Quite unfortunate that no one merited your great response. So never too late and i wil confirm that yours absolutely was.
@jbdhiman (551)
• India
28 Nov 06
re-boot your pc
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• United States
17 Dec 06
you need the cd though.
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• Hyderabad, India
15 Oct 06
first u format u hard-disk using dos, n instal u xp os
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• United States
17 Dec 06
This post contains content of a mature nature. You have selected to not view content of a mature nature. If you would like to view this post, you must first change your preferences to allow mature content. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The above copy is what I see on your post, how do I change my settings??? Do you know what I might be doing wrong to not see what you are saying???
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@sonix007 (275)
• Indonesia
31 Dec 06
please buy a new computer.
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• Philippines
1 Jan 07
You may need to FORMAT your hard disk to make a CLEAN installation of Windows XP. By re-installing XP on top of the previous one would only cause you problems. When you have inserted the installation CD of Windows XP you will go to the installation Blue screen right. Choose FORMAT hard drive. I bet that this is the best solution to your problem.
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• India
5 Jan 07
thats not ur hard disk issue thats the problem with ur RAM...change it ur problem will definately solve
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@remaster74 (4064)
• Greece
17 Dec 06
Although I'm not an expert I would say try to find another copy of the system.
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• United States
17 Dec 06
you need the windows CD.
@yogitha (1890)
• India
28 Nov 06
you can prefer profectionals
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@BoomYes (136)
• Indonesia
17 Dec 06
i dunno bout computer stuff. my man knows all bout it, so i just leave it to him :p
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• Singapore
27 Dec 06
i think there might be a hard disk failure.or bad sectors.
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@utsadetti (4589)
• United States
25 Dec 06
is it difficult?
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• Nigeria
11 Dec 06
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@nhtpscd (1416)
• Australia
17 Dec 06
mine did this no long ago. Is it while connected to the net? If answer yes is it hooked through usb? if yes try installing modem via ethernet. My internet carrier gave me this tip
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@gsnarayanan (1704)
• India
20 Nov 06
There may be many reasons for this problem. I can give you a link that deals with hard drive problems. Some RAM/hard drive problems can be easily fixed yourself by using easily available tools. I found the info at http://fixit.in useful
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@vijay12 (1642)
• India
21 Nov 06
Mr Bush -   Mr Gush recently visted Afghabistan,india and pakistam.In India,he wanted to push the so called indo-US nuke deal!
I have tried this in HP Laptop,Preasario 2207AL. After many attempts I was able to install an OS(a different one from the original). Please log on to the supplier;s website.(You wil have to use another PC,of course).Please contact the help secion.They will guide by chat facility.Good luck!
@timou87 (1638)
• Singapore
21 Nov 06
Im no expert when it comes to the computer, but the problem you are experiencing, could it have anything to do with the hardware? Rather that the software?
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• United States
21 Nov 06
reformat the hard drive and then install Windows. That should help.
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@binitkedia (1172)
• India
25 Nov 06
consult ur engineer before doin nething by urself
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• India
27 Nov 06
u better do a F:/ disk bcoz urs sounds like some virus infected if u hav a net connection do not connect ur sys to the net
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