[Fixed] relocated computer--now it won't work

NeenahDee · 10-15-2006

My middle son bought a used computer last week, which worked fine at first. He set it up in my office until we could figure out a spot to put it for keeps. Well, we figured that out, and got him set up in his own space. The tower and monitor had been carefully set on the floor out of the way so we could rearrange furniture and all that fun stuff.

When he got it all set up again and turned it on, it just went to the Windows screen and stayed there. This morning, I tried to see if I could help him out. So, I rebooted it. And it rebooted continuously before stopping at the Windows screen.

Except that the silly thing doesn't like the new spot,

I can't figure out what's wrong. Nothing had jarred the tower during all this. It just sat on the floor by a bookcase.

Any ideas?

Bugsey · 10-15-2006

Hey there ,

What operating system is it?

and also did it come with a recovery disc ? ,

also check what MadGamer has said below .

MadGamer · 10-15-2006

Could be that a device lead has come loose such as a CD ROM, or hard disc cable, and may need removing from the device and re inserting?

Hengis · 10-15-2006

Yup ND, it's more than likely some sort of loose connection. If you are confident in opening the case (and I KNOW you are) then simply reseat all of the cables and cards inside.

In addition and in case it's not hardware related, tap F8 on boot up and select "Last known good configuration" from the menu that presents itself.

NeenahDee · 10-16-2006

The OS is XP--Home, I think. I'm not sure what disks it came with. I know he got the OS disk, and two others.

Everything in the case seemed snug enough. So, we tried the F8 thing--which I'd forgotten about, Hengis. I used that often enough with the PC I had before I got my new one--and that seems to have corrected it. It booted into the desktop this time, at any rate!

Thanks all of you for responding! This place rocks!

Hengis · 10-16-2006

Great! - Glad to hear it's up and working again

[Fixed]

GaRHaR · 10-16-2006

Thanks all of you for responding! This place rocks!

Thanks for the great comment NeenahDee.

10-15-2006	#1
NeenahDee PCHF $ Donor Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 218 PC Experience: Experienced	[Fixed] relocated computer--now it won't work My middle son bought a used computer last week, which worked fine at first. He set it up in my office until we could figure out a spot to put it for keeps. Well, we figured that out, and got him set up in his own space. The tower and monitor had been carefully set on the floor out of the way so we could rearrange furniture and all that fun stuff. When he got it all set up again and turned it on, it just went to the Windows screen and stayed there. This morning, I tried to see if I could help him out. So, I rebooted it. And it rebooted continuously before stopping at the Windows screen. Except that the silly thing doesn't like the new spot, I can't figure out what's wrong. Nothing had jarred the tower during all this. It just sat on the floor by a bookcase. Any ideas? __________________ NovelsByNeenah.com http://www.NovelsByNeenah.com DreamWynd Publishing Company http://www.DreamWindPublishing.com

10-15-2006	#2
Bugsey Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: England Posts: 1,321 PC Experience: Very Experienced	Hey there , What operating system is it? and also did it come with a recovery disc ? , also check what MadGamer has said below . __________________ *If anyone helped you in a certain way and you want to thank them, press the "rate" Button above the post.* PCHF Prework -PCHF Rules <--Gaming Discussion Forum

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MadGamer PCHF VIP Join Date: May 2004 Location: UK Posts: 2,338 PC Experience: Experienced	Could be that a device lead has come loose such as a CD ROM, or hard disc cable, and may need removing from the device and re inserting? __________________ [center][u]Members Picture Gallery Firefox Tweaks Anti Virus Tools Anti Spyware Tools Pre Work After Work

10-15-2006	#4
Hengis PCHF Founder & Owner Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The PCHF Bunker Posts: 15,690 PC Experience: Microsoft Certified Professional	Yup ND, it's more than likely some sort of loose connection. If you are confident in opening the case (and I KNOW you are) then simply reseat all of the cables and cards inside. In addition and in case it's not hardware related, tap F8 on boot up and select "Last known good configuration" from the menu that presents itself. __________________ Handy Links: Pre-Work \| System File Checker \| Promote PCHF! \| Post your BSOD \| Post a screenshot \| Network info Tool

10-16-2006	#5
NeenahDee PCHF $ Donor Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 218 PC Experience: Experienced	The OS is XP--Home, I think. I'm not sure what disks it came with. I know he got the OS disk, and two others. Everything in the case seemed snug enough. So, we tried the F8 thing--which I'd forgotten about, Hengis. I used that often enough with the PC I had before I got my new one--and that seems to have corrected it. It booted into the desktop this time, at any rate! Thanks all of you for responding! This place rocks! __________________ NovelsByNeenah.com http://www.NovelsByNeenah.com DreamWynd Publishing Company http://www.DreamWindPublishing.com

10-16-2006	#7
GaRHaR Tech Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Western Australia Posts: 6,061 PC Experience: Elite PC Guru	Thanks all of you for responding! This place rocks! Thanks for the great comment NeenahDee. __________________ < Prework \| PSU Calculator \| PCHF Rules \| Microsoft Knowledge Base \| Guru 3D \| Toms Hardware \| Blackle.com - Spread the word! >

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