Black Screen At Startup

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I have this problem with my computer, ,just before the loading part of
startup the screen goes black with a little cursor (like in command),
but i couldn't type or do anything so i restart and it does it again,
then i found out when i restart and enter the system settings (F10) and
set everything to default then save it works again, but next time i
turn it on it does it again
I really need help on this one
Peace
Leito

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

Change the CMOS battery, that is why it is not saving any changes. Just open
the case and look on the motherboard for the battery, it's about the size of
a US nickel. replacements can be found pretty much anywhere they sell watch
and camera batteries. Just make sure to unplug the machine while you work on
it.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

> wrote in message
ups.com...
>I have this problem with my computer, ,just before the loading part of
> startup the screen goes black with a little cursor (like in command),
> but i couldn't type or do anything so i restart and it does it again,
> then i found out when i restart and enter the system settings (F10) and
> set everything to default then save it works again, but next time i
> turn it on it does it again
> I really need help on this one
> Peace
> Leito
>

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Thanx ,but are u totally sure ? (i live in egypt ,so if i asked a watch
guy for a CMOS battery he'd probably think im crazy)

Peace
Leito

Rick "Nutcase" Rogers wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Change the CMOS battery, that is why it is not saving any changes. Just open
> the case and look on the motherboard for the battery, it's about the size of
> a US nickel. replacements can be found pretty much anywhere they sell watch
> and camera batteries. Just make sure to unplug the machine while you work on
> it.
>
> --
> Best of Luck,
>
> Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
> Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

[Malke]

wrote:

> Thanx ,but are u totally sure ? (i live in egypt ,so if i asked a
> watch guy for a CMOS battery he'd probably think im crazy)
>
> Peace
> Leito
>
> Rick "Nutcase" Rogers wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> Change the CMOS battery, that is why it is not saving any changes.
>> Just open the case and look on the motherboard for the battery, it's
>> about the size of a US nickel. replacements can be found pretty much
>> anywhere they sell watch and camera batteries. Just make sure to
>> unplug the machine while you work on it.

Just in case Rick doesn't come back for a while - no, how can anyone be
"totally sure" about a computer that we are only reading about and have
never seen? Be reasonable. From your description of the problem, Rick
correctly surmised that replacing the CMOS battery is probably the
answer and I agree with him. But we can't be *totally* sure. You're
going to have to try it.

Open your computer and look at the battery. You can take it with you
when you go to the shop or just write down the number of it - make a
little drawing. In the US, these batteries are commonly available at
any store that sells batteries - hardware stores, computer stores,
electronics stores. They normally cost less than $5USD (cheap).
Naturally we can't know what is available to you where you live, but
Egypt has cities and so unless you are out in the back of beyond there
are probably stores where you can buy a battery.

Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

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I'll try it out ,thanx guys

Peace
Leito

[Rick Rogers]

Thanks for the backup Malke. Spot on.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

"Malke" > wrote in message
...
> wrote:
>
>> Thanx ,but are u totally sure ? (i live in egypt ,so if i asked a
>> watch guy for a CMOS battery he'd probably think im crazy)
>>
>> Peace
>> Leito
>>
>> Rick "Nutcase" Rogers wrote:
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> Change the CMOS battery, that is why it is not saving any changes.
>>> Just open the case and look on the motherboard for the battery, it's
>>> about the size of a US nickel. replacements can be found pretty much
>>> anywhere they sell watch and camera batteries. Just make sure to
>>> unplug the machine while you work on it.
>
> Just in case Rick doesn't come back for a while - no, how can anyone be
> "totally sure" about a computer that we are only reading about and have
> never seen? Be reasonable. From your description of the problem, Rick
> correctly surmised that replacing the CMOS battery is probably the
> answer and I agree with him. But we can't be *totally* sure. You're
> going to have to try it.
>
> Open your computer and look at the battery. You can take it with you
> when you go to the shop or just write down the number of it - make a
> little drawing. In the US, these batteries are commonly available at
> any store that sells batteries - hardware stores, computer stores,
> electronics stores. They normally cost less than $5USD (cheap).
> Naturally we can't know what is available to you where you live, but
> Egypt has cities and so unless you are out in the back of beyond there
> are probably stores where you can buy a battery.
>
> Malke
> --
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic!"
> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

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Changed the battery, everything turned out fine :D ,thnx guys for the
help

Peace
Leito

[Malke]

wrote:

> Changed the battery, everything turned out fine :D ,thnx guys for the
> help
>
> Peace
> Leito

Glad to hear you got it sorted. Thanks for taking the time to let us
know.

Malke
--
MS-MVP Windows User/Shell
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic"

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Wow. Taking the time to let you know ? ,you solved it ,i owe you

Peace
Leito