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Old July 5th 05, 09:20 PM
nlee788
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Default e-Machine stuck in continual loop

I have a T-2042 eMachine that was pre-loaded with Windows XP Home Edition.
So I do not have a Windows XP installation CD. I have tried to boot to
Windows XP, but it just continually loops restarting over and over. I have
tried to go into safe mode and it won't let me enter safe mode of any kind,
nor will it allow me to enter windows using the last know good configuration.
I am trying to find a way to gain access somehow to be able to pull off
some recent docs that were not backed up yet. I only have the restore CDs
that came with the pc, and I am trying to avoid wiping out my HDD at least
until I can get the docs. Does anyone have any suggestions for doing
this???? Thanks!
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Old July 5th 05, 09:31 PM
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
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Install the hard drive as a slave in another computer and then copy
everything you want.
You may need to Take ownership if NTFS file system was used:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421

Contact eMachines for other possible options.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
http://www.dts-l.org


"nlee788" wrote in message
...
I have a T-2042 eMachine that was pre-loaded with Windows XP Home Edition.
So I do not have a Windows XP installation CD. I have tried to boot to
Windows XP, but it just continually loops restarting over and over. I
have
tried to go into safe mode and it won't let me enter safe mode of any
kind,
nor will it allow me to enter windows using the last know good
configuration.
I am trying to find a way to gain access somehow to be able to pull off
some recent docs that were not backed up yet. I only have the restore CDs
that came with the pc, and I am trying to avoid wiping out my HDD at least
until I can get the docs. Does anyone have any suggestions for doing
this???? Thanks!
--
nlee788



  #3  
Old July 6th 05, 12:36 AM
ultra_classic
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"" wrote:
I have a T-2042 eMachine that was pre-loaded with Windows XP
Home Edition.
So I do not have a Windows XP installation CD. I have tried
to boot to
Windows XP, but it just continually loops restarting over and
over. I have
tried to go into safe mode and it won't let me enter safe mode
of any kind,
nor will it allow me to enter windows using the last know good
configuration.
I am trying to find a way to gain access somehow to be able
to pull off
some recent docs that were not backed up yet. I only have the
restore CDs
that came with the pc, and I am trying to avoid wiping out my
HDD at least
until I can get the docs. Does anyone have any suggestions
for doing
this???? Thanks!
--
nlee788


Greetings nlee,
You could have a hardware issue here or possibly a bad virus. Has your
computer been upgraded since you have owned it :?: Have you changed
any hardware or software lately :?: Out of the box, your machine
only had 128mb of DDR Ram installed :!: and had a power supply of
250watts :!: In my opinion 128mb RAM is not enough to effectively run
WIN XP. I believe 256mb is bare minimum.

I am wondering if you could have a memory issue here. If the memory
chip has gone south you will not be able to start Windows XP. The
Power Supply could also be a source of your present difficulty as
eMachines power supplies were marginal at best.

I would first pull the memory stick and get it tested at the local
guru. He can check your power supply also if you don’t own a digital
meter.
Best regards,
ultra_classic

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Old July 6th 05, 09:03 AM
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Hello
This could be caused by a number of things. A virus is a possibility, but if
I were you I'd reset the MBR (Master Boot Record). This can be done from the
recovery console and also in other ways. First though do you know how to
access the recovery console?

Chelsea


  #5  
Old July 6th 05, 03:00 PM
nlee788
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I do have another pc I can try this with, but the OS is Win ME. Would that
create any conflicts?
--
nlee788


"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote:

Install the hard drive as a slave in another computer and then copy
everything you want.
You may need to Take ownership if NTFS file system was used:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421

Contact eMachines for other possible options.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
http://www.dts-l.org


"nlee788" wrote in message
...
I have a T-2042 eMachine that was pre-loaded with Windows XP Home Edition.
So I do not have a Windows XP installation CD. I have tried to boot to
Windows XP, but it just continually loops restarting over and over. I
have
tried to go into safe mode and it won't let me enter safe mode of any
kind,
nor will it allow me to enter windows using the last know good
configuration.
I am trying to find a way to gain access somehow to be able to pull off
some recent docs that were not backed up yet. I only have the restore CDs
that came with the pc, and I am trying to avoid wiping out my HDD at least
until I can get the docs. Does anyone have any suggestions for doing
this???? Thanks!
--
nlee788




  #6  
Old July 6th 05, 03:09 PM
nlee788
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I have thought that it might be a virus because of the way it is acting. I
only have Norton 2005 Anti-Virus. I used the CD to try to scan the HDD and
it did not find anything, but that is not conclusive I know. I just can't
get into safe mode, and I can get an A prompt but no C prompt. Very
frustrating.

I am going to try each oh the suggestions posted until if aor when something
works.

Thank you!
--
nlee788


"ultra_classic" wrote:

"" wrote:
I have a T-2042 eMachine that was pre-loaded with Windows XP
Home Edition.
So I do not have a Windows XP installation CD. I have tried
to boot to
Windows XP, but it just continually loops restarting over and
over. I have
tried to go into safe mode and it won't let me enter safe mode
of any kind,
nor will it allow me to enter windows using the last know good
configuration.
I am trying to find a way to gain access somehow to be able
to pull off
some recent docs that were not backed up yet. I only have the
restore CDs
that came with the pc, and I am trying to avoid wiping out my
HDD at least
until I can get the docs. Does anyone have any suggestions
for doing
this???? Thanks!
--
nlee788


Greetings nlee,
You could have a hardware issue here or possibly a bad virus. Has your
computer been upgraded since you have owned it :?: Have you changed
any hardware or software lately :?: Out of the box, your machine
only had 128mb of DDR Ram installed :!: and had a power supply of
250watts :!: In my opinion 128mb RAM is not enough to effectively run
WIN XP. I believe 256mb is bare minimum.

I am wondering if you could have a memory issue here. If the memory
chip has gone south you will not be able to start Windows XP. The
Power Supply could also be a source of your present difficulty as
eMachines power supplies were marginal at best.

I would first pull the memory stick and get it tested at the local
guru. He can check your power supply also if you don’t own a digital
meter.
Best regards,
ultra_classic

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  #7  
Old July 6th 05, 03:11 PM
nlee788
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No I do not know how I can reach the recovery console. I have tried every
selection on the screen and tried to access safe mode and it just continues
to loop...restarting and shutting down over and over. I will try any
suggestions. Thanks!
--
nlee788


"Chelsea" wrote:

Hello
This could be caused by a number of things. A virus is a possibility, but if
I were you I'd reset the MBR (Master Boot Record). This can be done from the
recovery console and also in other ways. First though do you know how to
access the recovery console?

Chelsea



  #8  
Old July 6th 05, 03:17 PM
nlee788
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ultra_Classic,

Sorry I did not answer the question as to recent hardware or software
upgrade. No I have not upgraded at all in the two years I have had it. I
was actually looking for memory last week. But I have not even cracked the
case open. Thank you.
--
nlee788


"ultra_classic" wrote:

"" wrote:
I have a T-2042 eMachine that was pre-loaded with Windows XP
Home Edition.
So I do not have a Windows XP installation CD. I have tried
to boot to
Windows XP, but it just continually loops restarting over and
over. I have
tried to go into safe mode and it won't let me enter safe mode
of any kind,
nor will it allow me to enter windows using the last know good
configuration.
I am trying to find a way to gain access somehow to be able
to pull off
some recent docs that were not backed up yet. I only have the
restore CDs
that came with the pc, and I am trying to avoid wiping out my
HDD at least
until I can get the docs. Does anyone have any suggestions
for doing
this???? Thanks!
--
nlee788


Greetings nlee,
You could have a hardware issue here or possibly a bad virus. Has your
computer been upgraded since you have owned it :?: Have you changed
any hardware or software lately :?: Out of the box, your machine
only had 128mb of DDR Ram installed :!: and had a power supply of
250watts :!: In my opinion 128mb RAM is not enough to effectively run
WIN XP. I believe 256mb is bare minimum.

I am wondering if you could have a memory issue here. If the memory
chip has gone south you will not be able to start Windows XP. The
Power Supply could also be a source of your present difficulty as
eMachines power supplies were marginal at best.

I would first pull the memory stick and get it tested at the local
guru. He can check your power supply also if you don’t own a digital
meter.
Best regards,
ultra_classic

--
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  #9  
Old July 6th 05, 04:45 PM
Chelsea
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Hiya
As you don't have a Windows XP CD you will only have one way of accessing
the recovery console and that is by using boot disks. Microsoft recognise
that computer builders do not always provide an installation CD and so make
available a set of 3.5 inch diskettes that allow you to get into Windows XP.
This is useless if you don't have a floppy drive and a working PC to make
the boot disks with, but I'll assume you do. You can download a utility for
making the boot disks here
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/r...sp layLang=en
It is very important to choose the right one. So select the utility for
Windows XP Home that corresponds to the service pack you have loaded on your
PC. Once you have created your boot disks-I think there may be five in
all-Boot your PC with Disk 1 in the A: drive. If your Bios is set to boot
first from the hard disk you will have to change the boot order so that the
A: drive boots first. Eventually you will get to a screen that asks if you
want to install Windows XP or do a repair using the recovery console. Select
to repair using the recovery console. The recovery console will load and you
must enter the administrator's password before it will let you do anything.
If you don't know the administrator's password leave that field empty and
hope that it wasn't set by the system builder. Once that is done you need to
reset the MBR. You can find out how to do that here
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/d...d_tro_ldau.asp

and that hopefully will get Windows XP running once more, if not we'll need
to rethink. Best of luck!

Chelsea


  #10  
Old July 6th 05, 05:45 PM
nlee788
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Hi,
I can access the website at work and download the utility to the floppies,
or I am sure I can use my daughter's pc to do it. I don't think there is an
administrator's passwork, I hope not. I will give this a shot. Thank you
all for your help and suggestions! I will be back to let you know what
happens.
--
nlee788


"Chelsea" wrote:

Hiya
As you don't have a Windows XP CD you will only have one way of accessing
the recovery console and that is by using boot disks. Microsoft recognise
that computer builders do not always provide an installation CD and so make
available a set of 3.5 inch diskettes that allow you to get into Windows XP.
This is useless if you don't have a floppy drive and a working PC to make
the boot disks with, but I'll assume you do. You can download a utility for
making the boot disks here
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/r...sp layLang=en
It is very important to choose the right one. So select the utility for
Windows XP Home that corresponds to the service pack you have loaded on your
PC. Once you have created your boot disks-I think there may be five in
all-Boot your PC with Disk 1 in the A: drive. If your Bios is set to boot
first from the hard disk you will have to change the boot order so that the
A: drive boots first. Eventually you will get to a screen that asks if you
want to install Windows XP or do a repair using the recovery console. Select
to repair using the recovery console. The recovery console will load and you
must enter the administrator's password before it will let you do anything.
If you don't know the administrator's password leave that field empty and
hope that it wasn't set by the system builder. Once that is done you need to
reset the MBR. You can find out how to do that here
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/d...d_tro_ldau.asp

and that hopefully will get Windows XP running once more, if not we'll need
to rethink. Best of luck!

Chelsea



  #11  
Old July 6th 05, 06:55 PM
nlee788
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Hi,

Maybe I am doing something wrong, but I went to the site you linked to
download the utility and inserted the first disk. I was not prompted to
insert any other disks to continue the download to multiple disks. I
received a message that the disk capacity is too small, insert a disk with a
larger capacity. Operator error??

Thanks!
--
nlee788


"Chelsea" wrote:

Hiya
As you don't have a Windows XP CD you will only have one way of accessing
the recovery console and that is by using boot disks. Microsoft recognise
that computer builders do not always provide an installation CD and so make
available a set of 3.5 inch diskettes that allow you to get into Windows XP.
This is useless if you don't have a floppy drive and a working PC to make
the boot disks with, but I'll assume you do. You can download a utility for
making the boot disks here
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/r...sp layLang=en
It is very important to choose the right one. So select the utility for
Windows XP Home that corresponds to the service pack you have loaded on your
PC. Once you have created your boot disks-I think there may be five in
all-Boot your PC with Disk 1 in the A: drive. If your Bios is set to boot
first from the hard disk you will have to change the boot order so that the
A: drive boots first. Eventually you will get to a screen that asks if you
want to install Windows XP or do a repair using the recovery console. Select
to repair using the recovery console. The recovery console will load and you
must enter the administrator's password before it will let you do anything.
If you don't know the administrator's password leave that field empty and
hope that it wasn't set by the system builder. Once that is done you need to
reset the MBR. You can find out how to do that here
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/d...d_tro_ldau.asp

and that hopefully will get Windows XP running once more, if not we'll need
to rethink. Best of luck!

Chelsea



  #12  
Old July 6th 05, 08:07 PM
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
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Sort of, you are making a common error.
Do not download to floppy.
Instead download somewhere you can locate on the hard drive.
Then double click the icon and follow the prompts.
You will be prompted when to insert each floppy.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
http://www.dts-l.org


"nlee788" wrote in message
...
Hi,

Maybe I am doing something wrong, but I went to the site you linked to
download the utility and inserted the first disk. I was not prompted to
insert any other disks to continue the download to multiple disks. I
received a message that the disk capacity is too small, insert a disk with
a
larger capacity. Operator error??

Thanks!
--
nlee788



  #13  
Old July 6th 05, 08:07 PM
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
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That will work as long as file system is FAT 32.
If you are using NTFS, it will not work.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
http://www.dts-l.org


"nlee788" wrote in message
news
I do have another pc I can try this with, but the OS is Win ME. Would that
create any conflicts?
--
nlee788


"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote:

Install the hard drive as a slave in another computer and then copy
everything you want.
You may need to Take ownership if NTFS file system was used:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421

Contact eMachines for other possible options.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
http://www.dts-l.org


"nlee788" wrote in message
...
I have a T-2042 eMachine that was pre-loaded with Windows XP Home
Edition.
So I do not have a Windows XP installation CD. I have tried to boot to
Windows XP, but it just continually loops restarting over and over. I
have
tried to go into safe mode and it won't let me enter safe mode of any
kind,
nor will it allow me to enter windows using the last know good
configuration.
I am trying to find a way to gain access somehow to be able to pull
off
some recent docs that were not backed up yet. I only have the restore
CDs
that came with the pc, and I am trying to avoid wiping out my HDD at
least
until I can get the docs. Does anyone have any suggestions for doing
this???? Thanks!
--
nlee788






  #14  
Old July 6th 05, 08:17 PM
nlee788
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Thanks! I won't be able to do that until I can get to another computer. I
hope once I get the disks it will do the trick. I Really appreciate all the
help!
--
nlee788


"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote:

Sort of, you are making a common error.
Do not download to floppy.
Instead download somewhere you can locate on the hard drive.
Then double click the icon and follow the prompts.
You will be prompted when to insert each floppy.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
http://www.dts-l.org


"nlee788" wrote in message
...
Hi,

Maybe I am doing something wrong, but I went to the site you linked to
download the utility and inserted the first disk. I was not prompted to
insert any other disks to continue the download to multiple disks. I
received a message that the disk capacity is too small, insert a disk with
a
larger capacity. Operator error??

Thanks!
--
nlee788




  #15  
Old July 7th 05, 01:38 AM
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"nlee788" wrote:
ultra_Classic,

Sorry I did not answer the question as to recent hardware or software


upgrade. No I have not upgraded at all in the two years I have had
it. I
was actually looking for memory last week. But I have not even
cracked the case open. Thank you.

Greetings nlee788,
Glad you are hanging in there. Just a thought .... you have Norton AV
2005. Good.... did you make an Emergency Boot disk as they suggested
when you installed Norton? Better yet did they give one? I am not
familiar with Norton but can their CD be used as an Emergency Boot
Disk in case of a virus attack?
Open your side cover and check the inside for DUST! Believe it or not
but damp dust can stop you cold. Blow out under, around, and on the
motherboard, also check and clean the fan/heatsink on the CPU. Check
the fan on the power supply and clean it too.

If nothing suggested helps, consider a virus :roll:

Here is a spec sheet and list of memory and upgrade parts for your
machine.
http://www.pcfactoryoutlet.com/defau....201&storeID=4
Use drop down menus on left and select Mfg. and then the Model
Also here is a site that us eMachiners use...register and have a look.
http://s2.invisionfree.com/emachineupgraders/index.php?

You have gotten a lot of solid suggestions on this forum from
everyone. I hope that one works out for you. Post back to this thread
and let us know how you are doing. Your post with a solution may help
someone else.
Best of luck,
ultra_classic
 




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