Windows not booting up xp

I beleive that I have the original windows xp home edition cd that was supplied with machine. Will this work as it is service pack 1 and I moved over to service pack 2 some time ago? If it does then presumably I just have to install service pack 2 along with all other critical updates. After posting my problem last night i run IDE diagnostics and this returned a fail Return code 7.

Could be I have hard disk problem that is causing boot problem? Presumably still worth trying to fix XP as you propose? Browse Community. Windows General. Turn on suggestions. Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type. Showing results for. Search instead for. Did you mean:. Last reply by dunedin Unsolved.

Windows XP not booting Dell splash screen comes up the long message appears:. Given various options to choose from including safe mode, safe mode with networking, last known good configuration or start normally.

Shouldn't this be in the support forum? Not in the introduction forum? Richard P said:. Shouldn't this be in the tech support forum, not in the introductions forum?

I can't believe I missed that Thanks gbalkam, I'll try to get it moved. I have to agree with Kimsland re: the PS2 keyboard. I never use USB or Wireless keyboards to fix a computer since a lot of times the keyboard is not recognized until Windows starts to load. That will enable the "Anykey! Similar threads L. My realtek is not showing up. Luxyloo Sep 26, Ask a Question. Replies 1 Views Sep 27, Cubeputer. Xbox controller lights up but not detected. Replies 0 Views 1K. Mar 13, wrthlsscrture.

Computer boots to Windows once only when moving RAM to a different slot. Also have display issues. Goldenwinged Oct 8, Ask a Question.

Replies 6 Views 2K. At the next screen Windows will find existing Windows installations. Choose your existing installation and choose repair. Let Windows install and reboot. Do not hit any keys until Windows finishes the repairs, reboots and asks for information.

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