So, it's died...(XP)

[Da]

My mum's 7 (ish) year old PC running on XP has died and will not boot up. It was preloaded so doesn't have a OS disc as far as I know.

What's the options?

Windows Boot Discs available somewhere?

 

[Christopher]

Buy a Ma...



eBay. Loads of copies on there. Some are genuine. I had to do that because I lost my old Tiger discs a couple of years ago.

After seven years though, you should be replacing it. lol.

 

[conneh]

Any error messages or anything?

Probably the hdd after all those years!

 

[Da]

Buy a wha...?

As for error messages, it comes up with Windows failed to start and gives the option to enter safe mode etc. This just sets it going in a loop bringing up the same Windows failed page and the option to enter safe mode.

Tried all three options of safe mode and various other things but it will not go any further.

 

[Christopher]

Darren's a good person to ask when it comes to Windows filth.

 

[Da]

Good shout

 

[conneh]

I'll be back at home monday (will have windows at hand). I can always send you a copy and you can try a repair.

 

[Darren S]

Darren's a good person to ask when it comes to Windows filth.

You rang?

Da - if you want to drop it off at my work, I'll have a look at it for you?

I won't be able to look at it until next week, but the offer's there...

D.

 

[Cookie]

Is this some mod love-in?

 

[Ronnie R]

Buy a wha...?

As for error messages, it comes up with Windows failed to start and gives the option to enter safe mode etc. This just sets it going in a loop bringing up the same Windows failed page and the option to enter safe mode.

Tried all three options of safe mode and various other things but it will not go any further.

Sounds like windows is fucked tbh.

Does it boot in Safe mode?

 

[Darren S]

Is this some mod love-in?

Sure is. :rasp:

D.

 

[Christopher]

You rang?

Da - if you want to drop it off at my work, I'll have a look at it for you?

I won't be able to look at it until next week, but the offer's there...

D.

Top man.

 

[Da]

Mods rock TBH

Cheers Darren will definitely be in touch if the need arises! :approve:

Conneh - thanks for the offer also, I have just downloaded the boot.ini files so going to try that tomorrow.

It doesn't boot in Safe Mode no, just takes me back to the Windows failed screen.