Computer broken?

by Krii • 19 Nov 2011, 20:59 • Journals
So my computer started freezing several times this eve.
After the last freeze, Windows XP doesnt work anymore, it just keeps loading at the loading screen
When trying the safe mode, the safe mode just stops loading

Currently working from an ubuntu cd

What could be the problem? How can I fix this?
I installed a windows update like 2 hours before the freezes happened.
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OfficerCohen 19 Nov 2011, 21:02
its time to format son :~>
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Krii 19 Nov 2011, 21:03
been like 2 months :p
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Kenzi 19 Nov 2011, 21:04
Reinstall windows/format
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Deactivated6944 19 Nov 2011, 21:07
power supply maybe or video card, had same problem with old pc
or just windows is glitched
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Baz 19 Nov 2011, 21:08
Doesnt matter if you only formatted 2 months ago or not, sounds like the winblows update cocked it up, try a format, cant do any more harm can it :)
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Gifted 19 Nov 2011, 21:12
just takes time, i hate doing it myself. been a year now since i did it last time :PP
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Baz 19 Nov 2011, 22:30
Yes, sure does take time, dont like doing it myself really :)
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flR 19 Nov 2011, 21:16
maybe too much r_shownormals 1 crushed ur gpu?
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zeddd 19 Nov 2011, 21:18
download and burn some recovery or repair discs

i downloaded some 165mb repair disc when i fucked up my windows 7 bootloader, a bit of a different problem though, gl with it
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Sup3r 19 Nov 2011, 21:26
image: treeonwoman
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Skydeh 19 Nov 2011, 21:59
Haha :DDDDDD

Made my night, thanks!
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GuuRu 20 Nov 2011, 00:45
awesome haha.
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ScarZy 19 Nov 2011, 21:30
Run SpinRite over night
Run Memtest
If fine, just format
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Krii 19 Nov 2011, 22:32
Currently running a memtest from ubuntu
Formatting a partition using the windows xp installer freezes @ 20%

is it possible i need to buy some new hardware?
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ScarZy 20 Nov 2011, 00:40
Check the CD, but sounds to me like a HDD issue

Try running spinrite dude! :)
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Krii 20 Nov 2011, 12:53
fixed my pc

Installed ubuntu
fixed my disks
fixed wiring
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ESPION 19 Nov 2011, 21:30
your computer is fine, just 1 missing/corrupted dll from windows.

Format = win
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Krii 19 Nov 2011, 22:01
format freezes @ 20%
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HIRVI 19 Nov 2011, 22:30
How long did you wait? It can take many minutes from 20% to 21%?
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Krii 20 Nov 2011, 12:52
waited 30 minutes
anyway, fixed my pc already
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ESPION 19 Nov 2011, 23:22
So, your CD is corrupted .. if you use "cracked one" could be from CD and maybe your cd drive. Try with usb disk if you can

Btw : you can try to repair winnoob with the original disk
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HIRVI 19 Nov 2011, 22:28
So the download bar just stops or it reboots your comp or your screen goes black?

Give us your specs
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dEzIrE 19 Nov 2011, 23:25
also not able to boot from the windows cd? if u can boot windows trough the cd try a system recovery, if just able to boot the cd try a repair first before formatting
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zenix 20 Nov 2011, 13:22
memtest - for memory
hdtune error scan - for hdd
And high-load furmark in combination with linx for testing psu, if your pc shutdowns its time to replace the psu.
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