startup problem

dpmilly · 01-21-2009, 06:01 AM

my computer has trouble starting i am using vista when i turn the computer on you can hear the computer but nothing happens then after a while the green light comes on then the red light if i leave it for five or so minutes and press the reset button both lights come on and the computer starts up as it should if i reformat my computer will it fix it or would i be wasting my time i am not very technically minded or should i just let a professional have a look any help would be appreciated

rgrwatson85 · 01-22-2009, 08:29 PM

Try putting in your Vista installation cd and running the system repair. That might fix your startup issues.

dpmilly · 01-23-2009, 01:40 AM

tried that but it doesnt work says it is ok

**jenae** · 01-23-2009, 02:29 AM

Hi, this time use your Vista DVD same as before only go past the startup repair and go to "command prompt" at the prompt type chkdsk /r press enter be prepared for a wait it can take hours to run let it do it's thing then reboot when it is finished.. post back the results.

dpmilly · 01-24-2009, 08:08 AM

hi
tried this but i got the message" the type of the file system is ntfs
cannot lock current drive
windows cannot run disk checking on this volume because it is write protected

**jenae** · 01-24-2009, 05:43 PM

Hi, unless you have made some settings in the Bios then I believe you may have a failing HDD. You could run the manufacturers diagnostics for the drive I would be slaving that drive to backup my data asap. I believe you should request this thread be moved to the hardware, Hard drive support for more expert help.

dpmilly · 01-25-2009, 10:52 AM

will try that many thanks for your help how do i transfer this post to the other forum sorry im a bit thick

01-21-2009, 06:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
dpmilly Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 4 OS: vista	startup problem my computer has trouble starting i am using vista when i turn the computer on you can hear the computer but nothing happens then after a while the green light comes on then the red light if i leave it for five or so minutes and press the reset button both lights come on and the computer starts up as it should if i reformat my computer will it fix it or would i be wasting my time i am not very technically minded or should i just let a professional have a look any help would be appreciated

01-22-2009, 08:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
rgrwatson85 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 17 OS: Vista SP1	Re: startup problem Try putting in your Vista installation cd and running the system repair. That might fix your startup issues.

01-23-2009, 01:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
dpmilly Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 4 OS: vista	Re: startup problem tried that but it doesnt work says it is ok

01-23-2009, 02:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
jenae Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,308 OS: XP & Vista	Re: startup problem Hi, this time use your Vista DVD same as before only go past the startup repair and go to "command prompt" at the prompt type chkdsk /r press enter be prepared for a wait it can take hours to run let it do it's thing then reboot when it is finished.. post back the results. __________________

01-24-2009, 08:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
dpmilly Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 4 OS: vista	Re: startup problem hi tried this but i got the message" the type of the file system is ntfs cannot lock current drive windows cannot run disk checking on this volume because it is write protected

01-24-2009, 05:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
jenae Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,308 OS: XP & Vista	Re: startup problem Hi, unless you have made some settings in the Bios then I believe you may have a failing HDD. You could run the manufacturers diagnostics for the drive I would be slaving that drive to backup my data asap. I believe you should request this thread be moved to the hardware, Hard drive support for more expert help. __________________

01-25-2009, 10:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
dpmilly Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 4 OS: vista	Re: startup problem will try that many thanks for your help how do i transfer this post to the other forum sorry im a bit thick Last edited by dpmilly; 01-25-2009 at 11:05 AM.