Windows XP would not load

[foxmore]

This morning, I turned on my computer, the eMachine logo appeared and
stays... Nothing will move it. I hit the F8 in an attempt to switch to a
Safe mode or something. No luck. Turned computer off (pushing the button for
10 sec), then turned it on. Again, the same logo appeared and Windows would
not load.
Last night, everything appeared normal when I turned computer off. What
happened? How can I fix this problem and restart my computer.
Any suggestion is appreciated.

--
Foxmore
Fort Myers, Florida

[Bruce Chambers]

foxmore wrote:
> This morning, I turned on my computer, the eMachine logo appeared and
> stays... Nothing will move it. I hit the F8 in an attempt to switch to a
> Safe mode or something. No luck. Turned computer off (pushing the button for
> 10 sec), then turned it on. Again, the same logo appeared and Windows would
> not load.
> Last night, everything appeared normal when I turned computer off. What
> happened? How can I fix this problem and restart my computer.
> Any suggestion is appreciated.
>


Hardware failure. Contact eMachines' technical support.

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Bruce Chambers

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[foxmore]

Thanks, Bruce, for your suggestion. However, could not use it. The machine
is long out of warranty... May you suggest what to look at? Is this
motherboard, or hard drive, or what? Any URL for self-help?
Ilya

"Bruce Chambers" > wrote in message
...
> foxmore wrote:
>> This morning, I turned on my computer, the eMachine logo appeared and
>> stays... Nothing will move it. I hit the F8 in an attempt to switch to a
>> Safe mode or something. No luck. Turned computer off (pushing the button
>> for 10 sec), then turned it on. Again, the same logo appeared and Windows
>> would not load.
>> Last night, everything appeared normal when I turned computer off. What
>> happened? How can I fix this problem and restart my computer.
>> Any suggestion is appreciated.
>>
>
>
> Hardware failure. Contact eMachines' technical support.
>
> --
>
> Bruce Chambers
>
> Help us help you:
> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375
>
> They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
> safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin
>
> Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand
> Russell
>
> The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has
> killed a great many philosophers.
> ~ Denis Diderot

[Bruce Chambers]

foxmore wrote:
> Thanks, Bruce, for your suggestion. However, could not use it. The machine
> is long out of warranty... May you suggest what to look at? Is this
> motherboard, or hard drive, or what? Any URL for self-help?
> Ilya
>


Based on what you've posted, my first suspect would be the hard drive,
or possibly the hard drive controller on the motherboard. Is the hard
drive still being properly recognized by the computer's BIOS? Have you
tried downloading (using a different computer, of course) a diagnostic
tool from the hard drive manufacturers web site? Most HD manufacturers
provide these free-of-charge. While you're at it, you might also try
MemTest86: http://www.memtest86.com/ to test the computer's RAM. It's
also free.


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Bruce Chambers

Help us help you:
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They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin

Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell

The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has
killed a great many philosophers.
~ Denis Diderot

[foxmore]

Thanks, Bruce, I'll try everything!
Ilya

"Bruce Chambers" > wrote in message
...
> foxmore wrote:
>> Thanks, Bruce, for your suggestion. However, could not use it. The
>> machine is long out of warranty... May you suggest what to look at? Is
>> this motherboard, or hard drive, or what? Any URL for self-help?
>> Ilya
>>
>
>
> Based on what you've posted, my first suspect would be the hard drive, or
> possibly the hard drive controller on the motherboard. Is the hard drive
> still being properly recognized by the computer's BIOS? Have you tried
> downloading (using a different computer, of course) a diagnostic tool from
> the hard drive manufacturers web site? Most HD manufacturers provide
> these free-of-charge. While you're at it, you might also try MemTest86:
> http://www.memtest86.com/ to test the computer's RAM. It's also free.
>
>
> --
>
> Bruce Chambers
>
> Help us help you:
> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375
>
> They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
> safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin
>
> Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand
> Russell
>
> The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has
> killed a great many philosophers.
> ~ Denis Diderot

[Bruce Chambers]

foxmore wrote:
> Thanks, Bruce, I'll try everything!
> Ilya
>

You're welcome, and good luck. Post back if you come across more
pertinent information.


--

Bruce Chambers

Help us help you:
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375

They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin

Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell

The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has
killed a great many philosophers.
~ Denis Diderot