Computer will not boot up - Compaq Evo N10c

columbia23 · 01-20-2009, 10:04 AM

My computer was shut down incorrectly and now will not reboot. The Compaq screen comes up and then I get one of 2 messages:

Fixed Disk Parameter Table or BIOS Error - system halted
or Non System Disk or Disk Erro Replace and stike any key when ready.

Any help/advise for a complete novice. The computer does contain important data and programs imperative for my work.

Geekgirl · 01-20-2009, 11:35 AM

Welcome to TSF

Sounds like maybe the hard drive has failed. .Here are a few things to try

1. Boot to a 98 boot disk, at the command prompt type in scanreg /restore
You'll be given a choice of dates. Select one and click Restore.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/221512

2. Find the manufacturer of your hard drive and run their Hard Drive Diagnostics Utility.

3. Remove the CMOS battery and disconnect the psu from the motherboard, wait 5 minutes and replace. Try booting agian, you will probably have to go into the BIOS/Setup and reset the date& time. At this point when you are in there, try re-detecting the Hard drive

01-20-2009, 10:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
columbia23 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1 OS: win98	Computer will not boot up - Compaq Evo N10c My computer was shut down incorrectly and now will not reboot. The Compaq screen comes up and then I get one of 2 messages: Fixed Disk Parameter Table or BIOS Error - system halted or Non System Disk or Disk Erro Replace and stike any key when ready. Any help/advise for a complete novice. The computer does contain important data and programs imperative for my work.

01-20-2009, 11:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
Geekgirl Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Six-burgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 14,183 OS: XP Home SP3/XP Pro SP3/Vista Ultimate SP2/Windows 7 Professional	Re: Computer will not boot up - Compaq Evo N10c Welcome to TSF Sounds like maybe the hard drive has failed. .Here are a few things to try 1. Boot to a 98 boot disk, at the command prompt type in scanreg /restore You'll be given a choice of dates. Select one and click Restore. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/221512 2. Find the manufacturer of your hard drive and run their Hard Drive Diagnostics Utility. 3. Remove the CMOS battery and disconnect the psu from the motherboard, wait 5 minutes and replace. Try booting agian, you will probably have to go into the BIOS/Setup and reset the date& time. At this point when you are in there, try re-detecting the Hard drive __________________ Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista Or Windows 7 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! TSF DOES NOT SUPPORT ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR PRIVATE MESSAGES, PLEASE KEEP ALL QUESTIONS IN THE OPEN FORUM *The Pittsburgh Steelers - 6 X Superbowl Champions !!!!!!!* *The Pittsburgh Penguins - 2009 Stanley Cup Champions !!!!!!!*