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Alyssa

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:roll: My computer had been getting fatal errors a lot (blue screen would appear during start up), and then it crashed after I tried to reboot it. It has a cyclic redundancy error. I guess the drivers got erased during the reboot process and now I can't reload the OS. Right now I'm using a crappy rental laptop and the damn keyboard is awful. I'm constantly making typos. Does anyone know how to fix this error?
 
evanescence said:
:roll: My computer had been getting fatal errors a lot (blue screen would appear during start up), and then it crashed after I tried to reboot it. It has a cyclic redundancy error. I guess the drivers got erased during the reboot process and now I can't reload the OS. Right now I'm using a crappy rental laptop and the damn keyboard is awful. I'm constantly making typos. Does anyone know how to fix this error?
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A lot of BSOD are a result of an overheating issue.
When was the last time you cleaned the dust out?
 
Harry Guerrilla said:
A lot of BSOD are a result of an overheating issue.
When was the last time you cleaned the dust out?
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Ironically, my husband cleaned it out a week before it crashed. I should blame him. :mrgreen: Two of my classes are online. I need a damn reliable computer.
 
evanescence said:
Ironically, my husband cleaned it out a week before it crashed. I should blame him. :mrgreen: Two of my classes are online. I need a damn reliable computer.
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Well that sucks. :(

May have to reinstall the OS.
I'm sure there are more capable people here, who may be able to help though.
Just my :twocents:
 
For what it's worth my computer crashed and died very recently. I transferred the data onto my new computer with everything intact. The old computer is kaput. Before I embarked on my transfer I researched how much it would cost for a data transfer the cheapest place was Staples at $70. I hope this helps.
 
evanescence said:
:roll: My computer had been getting fatal errors a lot (blue screen would appear during start up), and then it crashed after I tried to reboot it. It has a cyclic redundancy error. I guess the drivers got erased during the reboot process and now I can't reload the OS. Right now I'm using a crappy rental laptop and the damn keyboard is awful. I'm constantly making typos. Does anyone know how to fix this error?
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Ugh. Sorry to hear about your computer issues. Man they're nice when they work, when they don't it's maddening.

Hope you find a solution soon.
 
I had BSOD issues a while back and it turned out to be either bad RAM, or a bad RAM slot.

I have an old desktop that has 4 512k ram strips adding up to 2 g's or RAM.

I removed two strips and the BSOD appeared as usual. I replaced them and
I removed the other two strips, and the BSOD issues never returned.

Might be worth a try.
 
evanescence said:
:roll: My computer had been getting fatal errors a lot (blue screen would appear during start up), and then it crashed after I tried to reboot it. It has a cyclic redundancy error. I guess the drivers got erased during the reboot process and now I can't reload the OS. Right now I'm using a crappy rental laptop and the damn keyboard is awful. I'm constantly making typos. Does anyone know how to fix this error?
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If you have your Windows OS install disk, you can start the computer with the disk in the drive and select "repair".

This might work if it's not a hardware issue.
 
Two words....partition backup.
 
Dragonfly said:
I had BSOD issues a while back and it turned out to be either bad RAM, or a bad RAM slot.

I have an old desktop that has 4 512k ram strips adding up to 2 g's or RAM.

I removed two strips and the BSOD appeared as usual. I replaced them and
I removed the other two strips, and the BSOD issues never returned.

Might be worth a try.
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heat and memory are the most common BSOD causes, also possible is pending hard drive failure
 
Aren't you a techie? This is like me asking how to grow food, secure an objective or get laid.
 
evanescence said:
The hardware is fine.. at least i think. How do I select "repair"? Do I start in Safe Mode?
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No. Start your computer with the install disk in the drive. It'll load some stuff and then give you a choice to either install Windows or attempt to repair Windows. Select repair and let it do its thing.

A repair might not be possible...in that case, you could try to re-install Windows. You'll get options to do a complete re-install...which will wipe your drive of all data. Or you might get an option to do a "non-destructive" install that will keep your data intact. In either case, it's wise to back up any data you don't want to lose. Since your computer won't start, that could be difficult...but it is possible. Your best bet would be to have a good shop do it for you.

One other point...if you do have a hardware problem, it's likely you won't even get the choice to repair or re-install. I had a laptop that stopped booting to Windows. It wouldn't even get far enough to read the install disk. It turned out to have a bad motherboard.
 
One word - Reformat
 
Mycroft said:
No. Start your computer with the install disk in the drive. It'll load some stuff and then give you a choice to either install Windows or attempt to repair Windows. Select repair and let it do its thing.

A repair might not be possible...in that case, you could try to re-install Windows. You'll get options to do a complete re-install...which will wipe your drive of all data. Or you might get an option to do a "non-destructive" install that will keep your data intact. In either case, it's wise to back up any data you don't want to lose. Since your computer won't start, that could be difficult...but it is possible. Your best bet would be to have a good shop do it for you.

One other point...if you do have a hardware problem, it's likely you won't even get the choice to repair or re-install. I had a laptop that stopped booting to Windows. It wouldn't even get far enough to read the install disk. It turned out to have a bad motherboard.
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Thanks, it's worth a shot.
 
If you would like to try, Ubuntu linux. I like windows but my beef with them is they slow down as time goes by. Not by hardware wear and tear but by clutter and bloatwear. Not a problem with Ubuntu. If you don't game... maybe give linux a try.
 
Middleground said:
Do yourself favour Ev, and get a Mac.
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If you don't mind the 50% mark-up for the casing, the fact that it's basically non-upgradeable and therefore has a lifespan that's pretty much set in stone before you need to pay the mark-up again, and the walled garden effect.

Another vote for Linux, though I'd personally recommend Mint. High compatibility with most hardware, very user friendly, low resource, and a more functional UI than Ubuntu, in my opinion.

Again, if you game, Linux may not be the best choice, but if not, it is truly a competitive OS that is seriously worth considering. I've been running Mint for the better part of 3 years now, and I will never go back.

Oh, and you don't need to buy a whole new computer to use it. On the contrary, due to how relatively low the resource requirment is, running Linux will extend the useful life of your computer, and is a great choice for computers with older hardware that struggle to keep up with more bloated OS's like recent Windows releases.
 
Schutzengel said:
Sure, if you want to pay twice as much for half the performance in a pretty box you cant upgrade...
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Simply untrue. In my professional life, I have used both PC and Mac computers. There is no comparison to performance, aesthetics, operating system and ability to troubleshoot. Mac wins, hands down.
 
Middleground said:
Simply untrue. In my professional life, I have used both PC and Mac computers. There is no comparison to performance, aesthetics, operating system and ability to troubleshoot. Mac wins, hands down.
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There are limited number of professions in which that might be true. But for most people, and in my profession, Macs are in no way superior, and not worth anything near their price tag.
 
SmokeAndMirrors said:
There are limited number of professions in which that might be true. But for most people, and in my profession, Macs are in no way superior, and not worth anything near their price tag.
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And everyday computer use. Nothing beats a Mac for performance and longevity.
 
Middleground said:
And everyday computer use. Nothing beats a Mac for performance and longevity.
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really? I am a professional network engineer... and Macs are a pain in the tailfeathers to use in my professiona absolutely no software of note...

I use both Linux (backtrack 5) and Windows on a daily basis
 
Middleground said:
And everyday computer use. Nothing beats a Mac for performance and longevity.
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Tell that to my layout editor who's been through 5 of the things in a year and a half due to hardware failure. ;) Macs fail too.

I hate Macs for everyday use. They're rigid and nonsensical in the way they perform operations to me, and I can't change them to suit my needs.

My computer performs ridiculously. The hardware is good, but on top of that, it runs a low-resource OS that still managed to be aesthetically nice and highly functional.

There is more variation in the PC market than in the Apple market. Yes, you can buy cheap junk that will fall apart. But there are plenty of very good manufacturers. They cost more, but still a lot less than a Mac. You can get build quality that's as good or better than a Mac for less money.

I had a Fujitsu laptop that took an unbelievable amount of abuse. I traveled with it for 5 years. Dropped it down stairs, on concrete, spilled stuff all over it... the thing kept trucking. When the hardware started getting old and slow, I changed from Mint GNOME to Mint LXDE (which is even lower resource) and it was like having a brand new computer.
 
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