major comp help needed! (cd, quote, artist, band, Computer)

Loser · 03-14-2007, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by matious

^know how to fix it?

The geek squad.

Barnard17 · 03-14-2007, 08:31 PM

A partition is ... it's like how a hard drive knows that it's a hard drive I guess. You can put multiple partitions on a hard drive, and you need a separate partition for each OS. For each partition you have your compy will read a separate hard drive regardless of the actual set up. If the partition is ballsed you need to go through the process of whiping your hard drive (formatting) so that you can do a clean install of windows. Mikey no doubt knows more than me, I've taken to being a nerd only part time so anything much deeper goes over my head.

Sparky · 03-14-2007, 08:41 PM

so..say i get this external cd-drive going tommorow, put in my xp disc and run it, re-setup windows, my computer will run normally again?

Predator · 03-14-2007, 09:30 PM

If you can get it to read, it should set up normally. Steer clear of the full install and run the repair before anything else. With Windows XP, you should have 3 free tech support calls. If the computer was pre built (HP, Gateway, Dell, Compaq.....) you will need to contact the company that built it. If you purchased Windows XP to install yourself, you get the free calls. It just takes alot of hold time and it is normally a toll call (they reserve the 800 number for paying customers). Good luck.

Sparky · 03-14-2007, 09:33 PM

yea..i spent a good 3 hrs on the phone today. All he ended up teaching me is that i should put the xp disc in.
if that doesnt work, im gonna have to start using a old ass '98 again :/

Barnard17 · 03-15-2007, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by matious

so..say i get this external cd-drive going tommorow, put in my xp disc and run it, re-setup windows, my computer will run normally again?

Why need an external CD-Drive? I'm not sure if external drives are read by the BIOS or the OS, if it's read by the BIOS on start up then yes, if it is a partition issue, however you would also lose all your information on the computer. When starting up you'll need to set the BIOS to read from the CD-Drive before the Hard-Drive so that it'll boot straight into the windows install screen. Do this by tapping the delete key as soon as the computer is starting up and then find it in the BIOS settings.

adidasss · 03-15-2007, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by matious

okay, the other day i was trying to install service pack 2. Half-way through it told me "mgslang. can not be found" clicked retry a couple time, no help ended up cancelling half-way through.

So now after that it tells me "some of sp 2 was installed, windows may not work correctly" i try uninstalling the bit of sp 2 i downloaded, it tells me "access denied"

So, me being the great genuis that i am, restart my comp. Now when i try to turn it back on, it wont boot. It just cycles the same loading page-then quick jumps to a blue screen, and then automatically reboots again.

Safe mode doesnt work, i tried it, neither does any of the other safe modes(with networking, etc) I also tried the "last point that worked good option" no help....

My computer wont load..anyone have any idea's? Im on my mums lap top, aka meaning i dont have access to music..and teh other stuff >.>

please help

When my windows were ****ed up, I tried repairing them and it gave me the same messages, like half a dozen files it couldn't find (even though they were on the cd). I just had to reinstall them.

A_Perfect_Sonnet · 03-15-2007, 11:49 AM

Buy a Mac. Instant-fix.

Sparky · 03-15-2007, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Fal

Why need an external CD-Drive? I'm not sure if external drives are read by the BIOS or the OS, if it's read by the BIOS on start up then yes, if it is a partition issue, however you would also lose all your information on the computer. When starting up you'll need to set the BIOS to read from the CD-Drive before the Hard-Drive so that it'll boot straight into the windows install screen. Do this by tapping the delete key as soon as the computer is starting up and then find it in the BIOS settings.

my cd drive is busted. So anyway, i gave it to my step-mums uncle who's a computer geek to try an fix it over the weekend.

@a_perfect_sonnet

yea, ive been eyeing one of those mac mini's for a while. If i plugged that up to my tv all i would have is a tiny box on my desk then.

Barnard17 · 03-15-2007, 06:07 PM

Question. Other than browse the internet and listen to music, what do you plan to do with a mac mini?

03-14-2007, 08:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
Barnard17 My home? Discabled, Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 204	A partition is ... it's like how a hard drive knows that it's a hard drive I guess. You can put multiple partitions on a hard drive, and you need a separate partition for each OS. For each partition you have your compy will read a separate hard drive regardless of the actual set up. If the partition is ballsed you need to go through the process of whiping your hard drive (formatting) so that you can do a clean install of windows. Mikey no doubt knows more than me, I've taken to being a nerd only part time so anything much deeper goes over my head. __________________ Vita brevis, Occasio praeceps

03-14-2007, 09:30 PM	#14 (permalink)
Predator Whatever Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 344	If you can get it to read, it should set up normally. Steer clear of the full install and run the repair before anything else. With Windows XP, you should have 3 free tech support calls. If the computer was pre built (HP, Gateway, Dell, Compaq.....) you will need to contact the company that built it. If you purchased Windows XP to install yourself, you get the free calls. It just takes alot of hold time and it is normally a toll call (they reserve the 800 number for paying customers). Good luck. __________________ Jack be nimble Jack be quick I be a lunatic The answer is hidden in plain view. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

03-15-2007, 06:07 PM	#20 (permalink)
Barnard17 My home? Discabled, Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 204	Question. Other than browse the internet and listen to music, what do you plan to do with a mac mini? __________________ Vita brevis, Occasio praeceps

03-14-2007, 08:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
Sparky not really Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,223	so..say i get this external cd-drive going tommorow, put in my xp disc and run it, re-setup windows, my computer will run normally again?

03-14-2007, 09:33 PM	#15 (permalink)
Sparky not really Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,223	yea..i spent a good 3 hrs on the phone today. All he ended up teaching me is that i should put the xp disc in. if that doesnt work, im gonna have to start using a old ass '98 again :/

03-15-2007, 11:49 AM	#18 (permalink)
A_Perfect_Sonnet Dinosaurus Rex!!! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Winchester, VA Posts: 896	Buy a Mac. Instant-fix.