Windows XP would not load

[foxmore]

This morning, I turned on my computer, the eMachine logo appeared and
stays... Nothing will move it. I hit the F8 in an attempt to switch to a
Safe mode or something. No luck. Turned computer off (pushing the button for
10 sec), then turned it on. Again, the same logo appeared and Windows would
not load.
Last night, everything appeared normal when I turned computer off. What
happened? How can I fix this problem and restart my computer.
Any suggestion is appreciated.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

This morning, I turned on my computer, the eMachine logo appeared and
stays... Nothing will move it. I hit the F8 in an attempt to switch to a
Safe mode or something. No luck. Turned computer off (pushing the button for
10 sec), then turned it on. Again, the same logo appeared and Windows would
not load.
Last night, everything appeared normal when I turned computer off. What
happened? How can I fix this problem and restart my computer.
Any suggestion is appreciated.

Hardware failure. Contact eMachines' technical support.

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Bruce Chambers

Help us help you:


http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375

They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin

Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell

The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has
killed a great many philosophers.
~ Denis Diderot

 

[foxmore]

Thanks, Bruce, for your suggestion. However, could not use it. The machine
is long out of warranty... May you suggest what to look at? Is this
motherboard, or hard drive, or what? Any URL for self-help?
Ilya

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Thanks, Bruce, for your suggestion. However, could not use it. The machine
is long out of warranty... May you suggest what to look at? Is this
motherboard, or hard drive, or what? Any URL for self-help?
Ilya

Based on what you've posted, my first suspect would be the hard drive,
or possibly the hard drive controller on the motherboard. Is the hard
drive still being properly recognized by the computer's BIOS? Have you
tried downloading (using a different computer, of course) a diagnostic
tool from the hard drive manufacturers web site? Most HD manufacturers
provide these free-of-charge. While you're at it, you might also try
MemTest86: http://www.memtest86.com/ to test the computer's RAM. It's
also free.


--

Bruce Chambers

Help us help you:


http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375

They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin

Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell

The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has
killed a great many philosophers.
~ Denis Diderot

 

[foxmore]

Thanks, Bruce, I'll try everything!
Ilya

Based on what you've posted, my first suspect would be the hard drive, or
possibly the hard drive controller on the motherboard. Is the hard drive
still being properly recognized by the computer's BIOS? Have you tried
downloading (using a different computer, of course) a diagnostic tool from
the hard drive manufacturers web site? Most HD manufacturers provide
these free-of-charge. While you're at it, you might also try MemTest86:
http://www.memtest86.com/ to test the computer's RAM. It's also free.


--

Bruce Chambers

Help us help you:


http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375

They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin

Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand
Russell

The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has
killed a great many philosophers.
~ Denis Diderot

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Thanks, Bruce, I'll try everything!
Ilya

You're welcome, and good luck. Post back if you come across more
pertinent information.


--

Bruce Chambers

Help us help you:


http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375

They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin

Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell

The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has
killed a great many philosophers.
~ Denis Diderot