[Resolved] Boot up issue - Page 2

enner100 · 07-05-2005

Sorry I forgot to say it is brand new case, motherboard and power supply.

enner100 · 07-06-2005

I have tried stripping the PC down to one 120 GB hard drive, floppy disk, processor and one 512k memory stick. I am still getting the same problems.

joe5 · 07-06-2005

Also try it without the floppy drive ,and you could try re-installing windows with this setup (+cd-rom).

You can also try to create a new hardware profile and make that the default profile, see here:

Hardware Profiles in Windows XP

To create a hardware profile

You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group in order to complete this procedure. If your computer is connected to a network, network policy settings may also prevent you from completing this procedure.

Open System in Control Panel.
On the Hardware tab, click Hardware Profiles.
Under Available hardware profiles, click Profile 1 (Current), and then click Copy.
Type a name for the new hardware profile, and then click OK.
You can customize your new profile by enabling or disabling devices for that profile in Device Manager.

Notes

To open System, click Start, click Control Panel, click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System.
The profile named Profile 1 (Current) provides a model for you to create new hardware profiles. It will not appear in the list of available hardware profiles shown during startup.

To specify the default hardware profile for startup

You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group in order to complete this procedure. If your computer is connected to a network, network policy settings may also prevent you from completing this procedure.

Open System in Control Panel.
On the Hardware tab, click Hardware Profiles.
Under Available hardware profiles, use the arrow buttons to move the hardware profile you want to use as the default into the top position in the list. During startup, Windows will load only the device drivers for hardware devices that are enabled in the profile you select.
Under Hardware profiles selection, click one of the options that specifies how long Windows waits before automatically loading the default hardware profile.

Notes

To open System, click Start, click Control Panel, click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System.
If you want the default hardware profile to load automatically without showing you the list during startup, enter a 0 in seconds under Hardware profiles selection. If you decide later to select a different hardware profile, press the SPACEBAR during startup and choose a profile from the list.

To copy, rename, or delete a hardware profile

You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group in order to complete this procedure. If your computer is connected to a network, network policy settings may also prevent you from completing this procedure.

Open System in Control Panel.
On the Hardware tab, click Hardware Profiles.
Under Available hardware profiles, click the existing hardware profile you want, and do one of the following. Click:
Copy to open the Copy Profile dialog box, and type a new name for the copy.
Rename to open the Rename Profile dialog box, and type a new name for the selected profile.
Delete to remove the selected profile.

Note

To open System, click Start, click Control Panel, click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System.

enner100 · 07-10-2005

I thought I had the PC sorted. I stripped the PC right down. Reformatted the hard drive and added each device 1 by 1. I managed to get it 1 hard drive, 512k memory, 2.2Ghz processor, DVD player, DVD writer, 3 PCI cards and a Geforce fx 5200 AGP card. Everything was working ok. The moment I added my second hard drive to the equation I got he boot up problems again. I have an external hard drive that I use for back up purposes. I tried installing that as the second hard drive and the PC was still stable and booting up ok.

So I assumed the second hard drive was at fault. I removed the second hard drive and put it back in my external hard drive case. I then went out and bought a new 120 GB hard drive.

I put the new hard drive in the PC as a slave (so I now have two 120 GB hard drives in the PC) The PC is now booting up ok but Windows has trouble finding
the DVD player and DVD writer (forgot to check if the bios is recognising them). Sometimes when I boot up windows the DVD player and DVD writer are showing. Next time I boot up time only one may be showing. The next time I boot up none may be showing etc.

I am now wondering if it may be the IDE controllers on the motherboard at fault (the IDE cables are brand new)?
Could it be the hard drive? I have been installing XP on the same hard drive all during the problems (but it is a brand new hard drive).

Hengis · 07-10-2005

What size power supply do you have running all that?

enner100 · 07-10-2005

350w but my old motherboard and case was 350w and i ran all that.

enner100 · 07-11-2005

I have tried the hardware profile thing and that did not fix my issue

07-05-2005	#8
enner100 Bronze Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 19	Re: Boot up issue Sorry I forgot to say it is brand new case, motherboard and power supply.

07-06-2005	#9
enner100 Bronze Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 19	Re: Boot up issue I have tried stripping the PC down to one 120 GB hard drive, floppy disk, processor and one 512k memory stick. I am still getting the same problems.

07-06-2005	#10
joe5 Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 9,025	Re: Boot up issue Also try it without the floppy drive ,and you could try re-installing windows with this setup (+cd-rom). You can also try to create a new hardware profile and make that the default profile, see here: Hardware Profiles in Windows XP To create a hardware profile You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group in order to complete this procedure. If your computer is connected to a network, network policy settings may also prevent you from completing this procedure. Open System in Control Panel. On the Hardware tab, click Hardware Profiles. Under Available hardware profiles, click Profile 1 (Current), and then click Copy. Type a name for the new hardware profile, and then click OK. You can customize your new profile by enabling or disabling devices for that profile in Device Manager. Notes To open System, click Start, click Control Panel, click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System. The profile named Profile 1 (Current) provides a model for you to create new hardware profiles. It will not appear in the list of available hardware profiles shown during startup. To specify the default hardware profile for startup You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group in order to complete this procedure. If your computer is connected to a network, network policy settings may also prevent you from completing this procedure. Open System in Control Panel. On the Hardware tab, click Hardware Profiles. Under Available hardware profiles, use the arrow buttons to move the hardware profile you want to use as the default into the top position in the list. During startup, Windows will load only the device drivers for hardware devices that are enabled in the profile you select. Under Hardware profiles selection, click one of the options that specifies how long Windows waits before automatically loading the default hardware profile. Notes To open System, click Start, click Control Panel, click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System. If you want the default hardware profile to load automatically without showing you the list during startup, enter a 0 in seconds under Hardware profiles selection. If you decide later to select a different hardware profile, press the SPACEBAR during startup and choose a profile from the list. To copy, rename, or delete a hardware profile You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group in order to complete this procedure. If your computer is connected to a network, network policy settings may also prevent you from completing this procedure. Open System in Control Panel. On the Hardware tab, click Hardware Profiles. Under Available hardware profiles, click the existing hardware profile you want, and do one of the following. Click: Copy to open the Copy Profile dialog box, and type a new name for the copy. Rename to open the Rename Profile dialog box, and type a new name for the selected profile. Delete to remove the selected profile. Note To open System, click Start, click Control Panel, click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System. __________________ - PCHF Team. - (NL) - Mal-ware Eradicator! - - Online AV Scans - HijackThis! - Bootdisk.com - ATF-Cleaner - Stinger - 'Prework' - 'Afterwork' - PCHF Rules - Donate to PCHF. And get>

07-10-2005	#11
enner100 Bronze Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 19	Re: Boot up issue I thought I had the PC sorted. I stripped the PC right down. Reformatted the hard drive and added each device 1 by 1. I managed to get it 1 hard drive, 512k memory, 2.2Ghz processor, DVD player, DVD writer, 3 PCI cards and a Geforce fx 5200 AGP card. Everything was working ok. The moment I added my second hard drive to the equation I got he boot up problems again. I have an external hard drive that I use for back up purposes. I tried installing that as the second hard drive and the PC was still stable and booting up ok. So I assumed the second hard drive was at fault. I removed the second hard drive and put it back in my external hard drive case. I then went out and bought a new 120 GB hard drive. I put the new hard drive in the PC as a slave (so I now have two 120 GB hard drives in the PC) The PC is now booting up ok but Windows has trouble finding the DVD player and DVD writer (forgot to check if the bios is recognising them). Sometimes when I boot up windows the DVD player and DVD writer are showing. Next time I boot up time only one may be showing. The next time I boot up none may be showing etc. I am now wondering if it may be the IDE controllers on the motherboard at fault (the IDE cables are brand new)? Could it be the hard drive? I have been installing XP on the same hard drive all during the problems (but it is a brand new hard drive).

07-10-2005	#12
Hengis PCHF Founder & Owner Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The PCHF Bunker Posts: 14,069 PC Experience: Microsoft Certified Professional	Re: Boot up issue What size power supply do you have running all that? __________________ Pre-Work / System File Checker / Promote PCHF!

07-10-2005	#13
enner100 Bronze Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 19	Re: Boot up issue 350w but my old motherboard and case was 350w and i ran all that.

07-11-2005	#14
enner100 Bronze Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 19	Re: Boot up issue I have tried the hardware profile thing and that did not fix my issue

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