- 01-14-2010 11:04 PM #1
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i have no idea how to get computer back on
Ok sorry about last post, i'll tell you what i know.
Ok i was on my computer, all is good. Just on the internet, not slow or doing anything weird. I click on itunes, would not come up which happens sometimes. Restarted it.
It reloads and stuff, but right when it is about to come on it just goes to this blank black screen with a dash(-) in it
I have tried all the safe mode
Its a desktop
HP pavillion a16 204
It is about 3 or 4yrs old
It makes a normal noise, nothing weird really
but it does make i guess sounds like a person snoring?
And its a microsoft media center addition
and like the blank screen will come on for like 15min, then pretty much just restart and go back to the blank screen..?Last edited by sumsum09; 01-15-2010 at 02:33 AM.
- 01-14-2010 11:08 PM #2
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Could be a number of things, from windows failure to hardware failure. More info please, operating system (XP, etc) make and model of PC, strange noises or beeping on start up. Have you tried going in to Safe Mode?
- 01-15-2010 01:15 AM #3
Please read the link in my signature giving us information needed to assist you.
Have you got the Operating System CD in your possession?
Post back with as much information as possible.
best regards,
- 01-15-2010 02:16 AM #4
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re-did it ; )
- 01-15-2010 02:25 AM #5
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and its a microsoft px media center??
- 01-15-2010 02:37 PM #6
Just as a shot in the dark, make sure there are no disks in the drive (Floppy, CD, DVD) and disconnect any USB devices.
If the situation does not change, what do you mean by "I have tried all the safe mode"? What exactly have you tried? do you get a Safe Mode options screen?Always remember you're unique.
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- 01-15-2010 03:49 PM #7
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whats the ubs?
and yes i get the safe mode screen and everything, the windows loading too.
The blank screen is on for about 15min then just starts to reload again. Does it every time. And i have taken the cd out too.
- 01-15-2010 03:59 PM #8
USB is a connection commonly used for connecting Printers, webcams and other hardware such as Harddrives(external) etc.
Can you get to the desktop in safe mode? If so, Try a system restore back to a point before this was a problem. Do you need instructions?Always remember you're unique.
...Just like everyone else!
If your problem is solved, here's how to say thanks!
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