Major Windows XP Problem

[husky86]

This morning I went to turn on my laptop -- Windows XP, Service Pack 3 -- and
all I got out of my laptop was 4 loud distinct beeps and then it attempted to
restart. It got to the Windows XP screen and then went black. Then nothing.

Forcing a restart, I once again get the 4 loud and distinct beeps, but after
that all I get is a black screen and it doesn't even proceed to the Windows
XP screen. I have never encountered anything like this before.

There doesn't seem to be any way that I can start it up in Safe Mode......
is there?

Any ideas on what might be going on or how I can even begin to approach this
very new situation. All ideas/input would be most sincerely appreciated!

 

[cornedbeef007-groups]

This morning I went to turn on my laptop -- Windows XP, Service Pack 3 --and
all I got out of my laptop was 4 loud distinct beeps and then it attempted to
restart.  It got to the Windows XP screen and then went black.  Then nothing.

Forcing a restart, I once again get the 4 loud and distinct beeps, but after
that all I get is a black screen and it doesn't even proceed to the Windows
XP screen.  I have never encountered anything like this before.

There doesn't seem to be any way that I can start it up in Safe Mode.......
is there?

Any ideas on what might be going on or how I can even begin to approach this
very new situation.  All ideas/input would be most sincerely appreciated!

The four beeps are from the BIOS doing a POST (Power On Self Test) and
finding a problem.
Normally, one beep means all tests OK. Four tells you something else.
You'll need to consult your motherboard manual, or the website, to
find out what fault 4 beeps means.
You've got a hardware fault, nothing to do with XP.

Good luck.

 

[GreenieLeBrun]

This morning I went to turn on my laptop -- Windows XP, Service Pack
3 -- and all I got out of my laptop was 4 loud distinct beeps and
then it attempted to restart. It got to the Windows XP screen and
then went black. Then nothing.

Forcing a restart, I once again get the 4 loud and distinct beeps,
but after that all I get is a black screen and it doesn't even
proceed to the Windows XP screen. I have never encountered anything
like this before.

There doesn't seem to be any way that I can start it up in Safe
Mode...... is there?

Any ideas on what might be going on or how I can even begin to
approach this very new situation. All ideas/input would be most
sincerely appreciated!

The beep codes are specific for the BIOS your computer has, take a look at
http://bioscentral.com/beepcodes/amibeep.htm or go to the manufactures site
and see if they have more information.

 

[husky86]

Many thanks for this info!

The four beeps are from the BIOS doing a POST (Power On Self Test) and
finding a problem.
Normally, one beep means all tests OK. Four tells you something else.
You'll need to consult your motherboard manual, or the website, to
find out what fault 4 beeps means.
You've got a hardware fault, nothing to do with XP.

Good luck.

 

[husky86]

Thanks so much for this!

The beep codes are specific for the BIOS your computer has, take a look at
http://bioscentral.com/beepcodes/amibeep.htm or go to the manufactures site
and see if they have more information.