XP re-install problems
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Posted on Oct 29, 2005 06:21 pm
Johnny Hero
Member Since: Apr 26, 2002
Ok, so I tried to re-install XP on a laptop (dell inspiron 5100). I walked away while it was installing, and when I came back the computer was off. I tried turning it on, and it started to boot up, and right before it got to the windows screen, it just shut off again. I've tried it with the boot CD in, and with it out. I tried hitting F2 to get into the system settings, and I'm in for about 10 seconds before it shuts off again... it won't boot from the CD or the HD and I can't get the power to stay on long enough to do anything.... now what?
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Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Oct 29, 2005 06:54 pm Are you running with it plugged in or just off the batteie's? Not sure what else might cause that to happen. I just re-did one of my friends desktop PC's that was doing that but it was because he was infected with a strain of the sasser worm and it would just shut it down before it even finished posting to Windows.
Oct 29, 2005 07:46 pm Haha... I've never felt so dumb.
The power cord came unplugged and I didn't notice. I'm a friggin Einstien over here.
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Oct 29, 2005 07:54 pm Glad I could help make you feel better. Einstien had his momments as well.
Oct 29, 2005 08:14 pm Ok, well now I have bigger problems.
It seems that I did not re-install, but I actually have 2 copies of windows on the laptop.
The old copy won't boot, and the new one doesn't have the eathernet connection OR the wireless card listed under network connections and I can't figure out how to get them there. The only thing there is 1394 and I don't know what that is.
I can't access the internet on the laptop! HELP!
Oct 29, 2005 08:21 pm ::sigh::
I just found out earlier my studio PC suddenly won't start..well, it starts, gets into windows, then restarts...not sure why, but, it's been a couple years, prolly time for a reinstall anyway
:::heavy sigh:::
This doesn't make me looks forward to it...I guess that's what I get for ignoring my studio for over a month...
Oct 29, 2005 08:27 pm So does anyone know how to make a DOS boot CD? not a floppy, but a CD because my laptop has no floppy drive. Once again, I want to make a DOS boot CD, as in CD, NOT FLOPPY, because I don't have a floppy drive.
If you work for Dell tech support, please don't attempt to help me, because you obviously don't understand the fact that I DON'T HAVE A FRIGGIN FLOPPY DRIVE!
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Oct 29, 2005 08:34 pm Makes my tiny problem with Firefox seem insignificant now. I better keep my fingers crossed as well. Been installing all the oddity synths and plugs collected over the years and just waiting for one of them to crash and burn.
Oct 29, 2005 08:51 pm Ok I think maybe I have it.
I go through this every time I do an XP re-install.
I always forget that there's an option to re-format the hard drive while you're re-installing... I did it this time so maybe it will work? I hope so.
Oct 29, 2005 10:13 pm Argh... the install worked and it wiped out the other copies of windows BUT...
I still don't have an icon for my eathernet port under network connections?!?!?! I honestly don't understand why it's not showing up? Does anyone have and ideas?
Oct 29, 2005 10:34 pm prolly cuz windows can't install it, it doesn't have the drivers, you'll have to go get the drivers from the manufacturers web site...
Oct 29, 2005 10:48 pm That's all well and good dB, but how do you propose I do that with no possible way to connect to the internet on that computer?
Oct 29, 2005 10:49 pm you are on the internet with a computer right now...I dunno, just telling you what you have to do (based on what I know from a few hundred miles away).
Oct 29, 2005 10:54 pm Right, right.
But I'm not on the computer I'm having problems with. The problem I have with the computer is that I can't connect to the internet because the LAN icon isn't appearing under the network connections control panel, therefore I can't connect the computer to the internet.
So now what?
Oct 29, 2005 11:01 pm haha!
Download the drivers for your ethernet port on the computer thats on the net!
Yours truly, einstien
Oct 29, 2005 11:06 pm Ok... any clue on where to find these drivers? I have NO CLUE what kind of eathernet port is installed in that computer...
Oct 29, 2005 11:13 pm Holy **** this has easily been the most frustrating day of my life.
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Oct 29, 2005 11:44 pm If you go into the control panel then under system, hit the hardware tab then click the device manager button and look under network devices and it should tell ya who the mfg. is of the network device.
zekthedeadcowEat Spam before it eats YOU!!!Member
Since: May 11, 2002
Oct 30, 2005 12:25 am possible XPeriment to ease the headache...
in my rummaging for linux A/V stuff I came across this.
www.dynebolic.org/
It mostly worked on my PC but being that it's a live CD it isn't very customizable so it didn't suit my needs. I'll probably end up with audio-slack as I normally use slackware...
Oct 30, 2005 12:39 am "If you go into the control panel then under system, hit the hardware tab then click the device manager button and look under network devices and it should tell ya who the mfg. is of the network device."
Tried that. No dice.
I just went out and bought a new wireless card that has a CD with it... money I didn't really want to spend but at least it's an easy fix. Hopefully.
Oct 30, 2005 12:45 am Problem sloved.
Sorry I was getting so frustrated guys... I've been at this for about 12 hours now. It looks like I finally got it.
Sorry if I came off as a jerk. I didn't mean to.
Oct 30, 2005 03:31 pm If it was a ready-made laptop, you may be able to find out what sort of networking came with it if you contact the manufacturer so you can take your card back?
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Oct 30, 2005 05:51 pm I know how ya feel Johnny, been there more then once. Its good when ya get it sussed out though.
