Have to hit F2 key every time I enter windows....

[Ladyhawke976]

Hi everyone! I'm new.

Just recently I started having a problem with my computer. I have Windows XP
and every time I turn it on it beeps twice and takes me to the phoenix bios
screen, then I have to hit F2 to enter windows. Once I do that and actually
get to windows everything is fine, but I have to do it EVERY time I enter
windows now for the past few months.

Also, I have one more question. My father downloaded Service Pack 3 for
Windows XP and when he did he could no longer get to windows and we wound up
having to take his computer to the shop to get it fixed. Is there a problem
with SP3? I read on the net that several people had encountered like issues
after downloading it and was wondering if the issue had been resolved before
I do.

Any thoughts or suggestions on this matter would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

 

[Malke]

Ladyhawke976 wrote:

Comments inline:

Just recently I started having a problem with my computer. I have Windows
XP and every time I turn it on it beeps twice and takes me to the phoenix
bios screen, then I have to hit F2 to enter windows. Once I do that and
actually get to windows everything is fine, but I have to do it EVERY time
I enter windows now for the past few months.

This indicates a problem with your hardware. The beeps are an audible code.
To find out what it means, contact the OEM's tech support if you have that
sort of computer (Dell, HP, etc.) or look on the motherboard mftr.'s tech
support site. It may also mean that you simply need to replace the
motherboard battery. If you have a desktop machine, this is easy. The
battery is small coin-shaped one and costs under $5. You can get it
wherever you buy batteries. If this is a laptop machine, contact the laptp
mftr.'s tech support for instructions.

Also, I have one more question. My father downloaded Service Pack 3 for
Windows XP and when he did he could no longer get to windows and we wound
up having to take his computer to the shop to get it fixed. Is there a
problem with SP3? I read on the net that several people had encountered
like issues after downloading it and was wondering if the issue had been
resolved before I do.

I have installed SP3 on hundreds of machines with no problems. However, I
made sure that the computers were in tip-top shape. There is no way for us
to guess what was wrong with your father's computer. Here are links about
installing SP3:

Prerequisites for a successful installation - MVP Harry Waldron -
http://tinyurl.com/6nf4k4

Steps to take before you install WinXP SP3 -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717

WinXP SP3 Installation -
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsxp/cc164204.aspx

The hard disk space requirements for WinXP SP3 -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947311

Malke

 

[Ladyhawke976]

Ladyhawke976 wrote:

Comments inline:


This indicates a problem with your hardware. The beeps are an audible code.
To find out what it means, contact the OEM's tech support if you have that
sort of computer (Dell, HP, etc.) or look on the motherboard mftr.'s tech
support site. It may also mean that you simply need to replace the
motherboard battery. If you have a desktop machine, this is easy. The
battery is small coin-shaped one and costs under $5. You can get it
wherever you buy batteries. If this is a laptop machine, contact the laptp
mftr.'s tech support for instructions.


I have installed SP3 on hundreds of machines with no problems. However, I
made sure that the computers were in tip-top shape. There is no way for us
to guess what was wrong with your father's computer. Here are links about
installing SP3:

Prerequisites for a successful installation - MVP Harry Waldron -
http://tinyurl.com/6nf4k4

Steps to take before you install WinXP SP3 -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717

WinXP SP3 Installation -
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsxp/cc164204.aspx

The hard disk space requirements for WinXP SP3 -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947311

Malke
--
MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ

Thank you!

 

[Xandros]

When you get to the BIOS screen check to see what the Time and Date are. If
these are being reset back to and earlier time it is possible that the CMOS
Battery needs to be replaced. These are very inexpensive (around $5) and
easy to repalce. Consult the motherboard manual or open the case and look
for a round shiny lithium battery.
http://www.smartcomputing.com/Editorial/article.asp?article=articles/2004/w1510/32w10/32w10.asp

 

[Kelly]

Bios Central: http://www.ekf.de/c/ccpu/cd1/firmware/biosinfo.txt

If the CPU, the memory and a graphics device is already successfully
initialized,
the BIOS shows most errors as red error messages on an attached monitor. The
display of these error messages is escorted by two short beeps to inform the
user to have a look on the display. Error messages are shown for five
seconds by default (can be changed per BIOS setup) before POST continues.

More info here: http://www.ekf.de/c/ccpu/cd1/firmware/biosinfo.txt



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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

Happy Birthday if today is your birthday!

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[M.1.5¾]

This has absolutely nothing to do with the OS. Your problem is in
BIOS and occurs long before the OS is even started up.

Ask elsewhere

Alternatively you could ignore our resident ****wit and ask in a general
newsgroup.

Note to the ****wit: This *is* a general newsgroup.