Setup issues (hardware)

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In attempt to get away from an old power strip and get onto a new power
surge, I have lost my USBs and my monitor will not stay on. Internal
functions of my computer sound different in initial start up as well. I have
returned all the outlets to their original position but this does not seem to
help.

Not sure if this is the right message board but hoping somebody here could
help me or point me to somewhere where I could get the help I need.

Thanks !
 
In attempt to get away from an old power strip and get onto a new power
surge, I have lost my USBs and my monitor will not stay on. Internal
functions of my computer sound different in initial start up as well. I
have
returned all the outlets to their original position but this does not seem
to
help.

Not sure if this is the right message board but hoping somebody here could
help me or point me to somewhere where I could get the help I need.
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Sounds like a hardware issue. Take the computer in for service. It's not
an XP OS issue.
 
Two ways to address your problem. Each says to first collect facts
before fixing anything.

For example, Windows collects and reporting important facts in
multiple locations. Via Contol Panel, what is reported in Device
Manager? All all peripherals working? What does the system (event)
log reports? Both are obtains even via Windows Help or via Control
Panel.

Another solution: break the problem down into parts. Start by
separating Windows and hardware. Then test accordingly. Responsible
computer manufacturers provide comprehensive diagnostics for free.
This to test hardware without any complications of Windows - to report
problems that Windows could not even understand - would only complain
about. If your computer manufacturer is not responsible, then download
diagnostics from each component manufacturer or from third party
sources, and execute.

What reports failures - and why? In another thread, a soundcard
problem cause ethernet failure. So the ethernet card was replaced
rather than first looking at details of that diagnostic report.
Apparently setup information for sound card had changed. But an owner
immediately started jumping to conclusions, performed shotgunning, and
now has more conflicts. Don't make that mistake. First get facts. If
you don't understand what an error report is saying, then post for
technical assistance.

Most important, first see a problem before shotgunning. Confirm
hardware integrity before just 'fixing' Windows. Know why and what has
failed before replacing it. Otherwise problems can get exponentially
more complex. As they say in CSI: follow the evidence.
 
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