Computer won't reboot

chris_penfold · 10-14-2008, 07:17 AM

I was running a (c:) disk defrag, in a Windows CP environment. All the original PC hardware is in place. I left the PC running, and beleive that part way through the defrag, the auto-power-off kicked in, and switched off the PC.

When I switch on now, I get the option to start in safe mode, start with previous settings etc etc. I have tried each of the options, and for each one the same thing happens - the reboot starts, the windows start-up screen appears for a few seconds, and then it goes back to the beginning with the options for safe mode etc.

What can I do to get the PC to reboot properly?

Thanks,
Chris

Tumbleweed36 · 10-14-2008, 08:41 AM

Try clearing the cmos by removing the motherboard battery for a few minutes or even moving the jumper from pins 1 & 2 to pins 2 & 3, then moving it back after a few minutes.

chris_penfold · 10-14-2008, 09:44 AM

Thanks mate.

What is cmos?

And... it's a laptop, and I have little/no experience with the hardware. Will it be obvious what motherboard battery is if I open it up?

10-14-2008, 07:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
chris_penfold Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2 OS: Windows XP	Computer won't reboot I was running a (c:) disk defrag, in a Windows CP environment. All the original PC hardware is in place. I left the PC running, and beleive that part way through the defrag, the auto-power-off kicked in, and switched off the PC. When I switch on now, I get the option to start in safe mode, start with previous settings etc etc. I have tried each of the options, and for each one the same thing happens - the reboot starts, the windows start-up screen appears for a few seconds, and then it goes back to the beginning with the options for safe mode etc. What can I do to get the PC to reboot properly? Thanks, Chris

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10-14-2008, 09:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
chris_penfold Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2 OS: Windows XP	Re: Computer won't reboot Thanks mate. What is cmos? And... it's a laptop, and I have little/no experience with the hardware. Will it be obvious what motherboard battery is if I open it up?