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Nug
June 25th, 2008, 11:02
While the xp loading thing is up a bluescreen pops up for a sec, and then it restarts.

I've just got a new mother board, what could be coursing this?
Tracker
June 25th, 2008, 15:49
Have you tried booting into safe mode?

If that does not work then toss in a XP disk and use the repair function. Thats what I had to do when I swapped motherboards on my computer
fnixws
June 25th, 2008, 16:50
Yep, its just driver/hardware conflict most likely.
Windows does not like being taken from one machine to another and will quiet often protest.
Best to reinstall IMO.
Tracker
June 25th, 2008, 16:53
Yep, its just driver/hardware conflict most likely.
Windows does not like being taken from one machine to another and will quiet often protest.
Best to reinstall IMO.

No need to reinstall just repair. Then you keep your docs programs and all that it just redoes the parts of windows that would be messed up.
bryonhost1
June 25th, 2008, 17:36
Hi!
I'm in the complete re-install camp as well. I *like* reinstalling. All my PCs here are multiboot..and I don't even store email on the C:/ drive.

I've tried to repair..but unless you know what to tell it to repair..that console is of no use to most folks.

I have advanced my knowledge of how to use that console..but it is clearly beyond the scope of this thread.

I vote to re-install..but..hey..do what you want.

Bryon
Nug
June 26th, 2008, 08:22
Hmm.. the repair isn't working. I made it be able to load longer before restarting.

I ran a CD that come with the mother board (Asus m2n-x plus), that changed some driver files. I pretty sure that's what ----ed it up.

Why doesn't the the repair fix this? I think it said something about raid?
fnixws
June 26th, 2008, 09:17
Can you boot in safe mode?

Uninstall the drivers installed by that CD f oyu can.

If all else fails, boot of a boot disk and backup what you need.
Format HDD, reinstall Windows.

Try this boot disk: http://minipe.org/MiniPE.v2k5.09.03-XT_25_JUN_2008.rar
Nug
June 26th, 2008, 09:32
Nope safe mode doesn't work, how can I back up my stuff when I cant login?
BananaMaster
June 26th, 2008, 12:09
Nope safe mode doesn't work, how can I back up my stuff when I cant login?


A linux live cd, boot from it and then copy all the data you want to some removable drive, Done.

I suggest ubuntu.
Tracker
June 26th, 2008, 13:30
A linux live cd, boot from it and then copy all the data you want to some removable drive, Done.

I suggest ubuntu.


That sounds like the only option here.

Or take the harddrive out and put it into another pc.
fnixws
June 26th, 2008, 16:50
Ye, that link i posted is to a "live cd" full of disk utils, scanners and enough to allow you to browse around the net for info. If not, id suggest Puppy linux.
Nug
June 26th, 2008, 17:48
Well I dont need a fancy version if I'm just useing it to make a back up. I'm downloading the link now, I dont fully understand what it is though :p
Nug
June 27th, 2008, 09:18
Can you boot in safe mode?

Uninstall the drivers installed by that CD f oyu can.

If all else fails, boot of a boot disk and backup what you need.
Format HDD, reinstall Windows.

Try this boot disk: http://minipe.org/MiniPE.v2k5.09.03-XT_25_JUN_2008.rar

What's the password?
fnixws
June 27th, 2008, 10:23
wth, its passworded :/

No password in the .nfo either. Sorry man :(

did you try minipe.org ?
Nug
June 27th, 2008, 11:44
Nope, damn..

I'm going to try and update the BIOS, do you know how I can extract a .rom file to a floppy? And can I install the new BIOS without starting windows?
fnixws
June 27th, 2008, 20:40
.rom file to floppy?

Im not sure how your working right now, Laptop? Live CD? Old Desktop?

Neways, as long as the file is under 1.4mb it will fit on a floppy.
Just extract it to the desktop then copy it across.