startup problems and weird noises

G

Guest

Hi, I have recently been having trouble when starting up my PC. 9 times out
of 10, the first attempt I make to turn on the tower results in a totally
blank monitor or the computer freezing when windows XP is on the loading
screen (with the little blue bar scrolling across below the XP logo). It has
only done this for the past 2-3 weeks and I have had no problems like this at
all in the 3yrs I have owned the PC. In addition to this issue there are also
some kind of grinding noises coming from inside the computer on startup. On a
2nd attempt to start the computer, everything runs smoothly, although I am
starting to get an occasional high pitched squeaking noise!
Can anybody shed any light on these multiple problems?
Thanks for any help
 
P

Planet X

Hi, I have recently been having trouble when starting up my PC. 9 times out
of 10, the first attempt I make to turn on the tower results in a totally
blank monitor or the computer freezing when windows XP is on the loading
screen (with the little blue bar scrolling across below the XP logo). It has
only done this for the past 2-3 weeks and I have had no problems like this at
all in the 3yrs I have owned the PC. In addition to this issue there are also
some kind of grinding noises coming from inside the computer on startup. On a
2nd attempt to start the computer, everything runs smoothly, although I am
starting to get an occasional high pitched squeaking noise!
Can anybody shed any light on these multiple problems?
Thanks for any help
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The sound you hear could well be the graphics card fan going faulty.
If it is, it might have led to a damaged card due to over-heating (in
which case Windows will not start). Try a replacement graphics card
and see if things improve.
 
C

compsalvage_cscs

Could also be the CPU Fan.
Could also be the Power Supply fan.
Could also be the Hard Drive is failing.

Post back your results.
 
G

Guest

Thanks for the feedback. How am I meant to be able to tell which component is
causing the problem?
 
P

Planet X

Thanks for the feedback. How am I meant to be able to tell which component is
causing the problem?
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You have to look inside the case, there is no other way. If you don't
feel confident, take it to a professional. Good luck
 

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