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I can't boot up. Using Kinko's at 20 cents a min... help?

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I can't boot up. Using Kinko's at 20 cents a min... help?

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I had been losing my connection so I thought something was starting to go wrong. I decided to do some preventive maintenance.

*I unplugged the computer for a few hours. It booted up fine after that and even seemed to run better.

*I ran object sweep, I ran disc cleanup, I deleted all but the last restore point, I defragmented.

*On normal surfing i heard a series of clicks from my tower. I got the blue screen that said something was wrong with hardware or software recently installed. To protect data windows was closing...

*could boot as far as the bootskin (my most recent software install) and then kept getting a black screen "we are sorry windows could not open"

*can not boot into safe mode...

I'm at kinkos, and this is costing 20 cents a min. I don't have lots of $$$

If anyone knows anything that might help, I will look here again in a minute or two. I have my old computer, I will try to get it set up, and some ISP installed for later on... And check again tomorrow or sometime.

I am not sure it is the bootscreen since I got dropped roughly 20 min after I booted in the last time. Those clicks prolly weren't good. sometimes I do get the bootskin I had installed.
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Reply #51 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Thanks, Paul. That'll help. What was included with the hd was lacking in pictures and I use them a lot!
Reply #52 from WinCustomize Forums Top
You'll also need an IDE cable with two connectors on the end.


They sent a little baggie with stuff in it. And a cd, but i haven't looked at that yet. I have the impression it is settings.



What I'd do is install the O/S with just the new drive connected, you can connect the old one as slave later.


...trying to imagine what that looks like. Is there an unconnected cable hanging down in that case?

Thanks again! I'll do this tomorrow.
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Reply #53 from WinCustomize Forums Top
No I meant disconnect the old drive, then connect the new in its place. That way the O/S on the old drive can't interfere with the install process. Not that it should, but best be safe . Then when everything is working ok you can connect the old drive as a slave.
Reply #54 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Don't worry, GM...You can do this!
Reply #55 from WinCustomize Forums Top
http://www.pcmech.com/show/harddrive/43/

Not too many pics, but helpful information. Good luck!!
Reply #56 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Hi jebland! Long time no see! How are you?

Ok, Fuzzy, will do!

Thanks jesterb, I'll study that!
Reply #57 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Installing hardware is easy. It can be scary I guess.
Reply #58 from WinCustomize Forums Top
You're wise to do the installation yourself.

I made the mistake of allowing my boss (the computer geek?) to install my new hard drive as the master, and my old one as slave, and using the included software to copy everything over to the new drive. Unfortunately, I got the call...he thought he was doing the copy and left the computer "for a moment", then came back to see that he had completely reformatted the old drive instead.

I have been slowly reinstalling what files I didn't lose (like all email and address book). I had several partial backups...but still. But, in the end, I have a lot more space and an upgraded USB card. (I don't mean to scare you, just letting you know you've made the wiser decision to work through it yourself )
Reply #59 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I would certainly hope you fired your boss....


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Reply #60 from WinCustomize Forums Top




I'm a little embarrassed how easy that was.



Only now my house is all a mess and i still have to move things around.



Thanks everyone!

I will be back after some sleep and stuff....
Reply #61 from WinCustomize Forums Top
You got your new drive up and working?...good show...
Reply #63 from WinCustomize Forums Top
/me welcomes another techy geek into the fold
Reply #64 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Congrats, GM. I know you could do it. It's just a matter of confidence. (which will grow with each success)

I'm doing fine. Still around here a lot, but mostly just "lurking".

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Reply #66 from WinCustomize Forums Top
-its a geek beanie!

Thanks!

I still have to finish moving stuffs around. I just got a little lazy today...

Computer is much quieter. I'll let it be for a bit while I consider what to do with that idle hd.

Thanks for all the help and advice and good wishes..