MAJOR computer help needed

[bobbyfk]

I left my home comp on and left for 30 mins or so..came back to find a blue screen on it..couldn't exit from that screen, shut off the computer and went to turn it back on..it turns out but goes to the safe mode menu, i hit normal config. and it starts but than restarts on its own, and goes right back to that safe mode menu, I hit safe mode and the same thing happenes....what do i do? i cant start windows nor get into safe mode.... i am running windows xp sp2..computer is an HP

[unde0087]

there is an error on your computer, try to restart in normal config. and you should be okay. If it is a new computer than it probably has Windows **** which has many errors. That is why they are going away from the software

[tacomax]

Have you been viewing/downloading porn on your computer? It sounds like a classic case of a porn-related virus.

[UntilTheNDofTimE]

that would be the blue screen of death, the virus runs in the start up configuration, you need to boot your PC is safe mode and access the boot options( run>msconfig) change the boot options to networking options only, from this point not absent applications will load including the virus pathway, from here you can either run malware bytes to take away the virus or you can save all your documents onto a flash drive and reinstall xp, up to you, thanks

[bobbyfk]

that would be the blue screen of death, the virus runs in the start up configuration, you need to boot your PC is safe mode and access the boot options( run>msconfig) change the boot options to networking options only, from this point not absent applications will load including the virus pathway, from here you can either run malware bytes to take away the virus or you can save all your documents onto a flash drive and reinstall xp, up to you, thanks

cant boot into safe mode/windows, comp restarts by itself whenever either of those are loading

Have you been viewing/downloading porn on your computer? It sounds like a classic case of a porn-related virus.

shut up..this is serious

there is an error on your computer, try to restart in normal config. and you should be okay. If it is a new computer than it probably has Windows **** which has many errors. That is why they are going away from the software

cant boot up..comp restarts when booting into safe mode or windows

[tacomax]

shut up..this is serious

[pavyracer]

I agree with tacomax. This is definitely a porn related virus (not AIDS).

[UntilTheNDofTimE]

cant boot into safe mode/windows, comp restarts by itself whenever either of those are loading


shut up..this is serious

cant boot up..comp restarts when booting into safe mode or windows

when the comp is starting up are you able to click f-7 to see the system settings before it loads?

[bobbyfk]

no i cant, goes right to Safe mode boot menu

[bobbyfk]

running system recovery now but getting a bunch of errors

[j0hnnyv]

bobby too much porn too many popup ads clicked. too many bad links clicked. bad news pal. i will drive to your house and fix it for a freeplay.

[007Fatty]

deff porn...

[SamsNCharge99]

porn

[DaProfessor23]

lol , or you can just reinstall windows. pretty simple , and lay off the porn buddy its not good for your comp!

[jjgold]

I had a restart problem for a while and thought it was a virus but later found out the PC/Laptop was overheating and all I did was get an air spray and spray the fan and it worked like a charm and ran much quieter. I now do this like every 4 months because dust build up.

[bobbyfk]

lol , or you can just reinstall windows. pretty simple , and lay off the porn buddy its not good for your comp!

how? i don't have original discs

[bobbyfk]

i am running system restore but keep getting these error message:

the file

H:\ file name/file info

can not be recovered

[Data]

running system recovery now but getting a bunch of errors

What errors?

You should run hardware diagnostics which should be available as one of the startup options if you hit F2 key right after you turn the computer on and before Windows XP starts loading.

Also, a bit too late but may help in the future. Another thing to try from Windows startup menu besides Safe Mode is Last Known Good Configuration option.

[Data]

how? i don't have original discs

You can borrow a Dell branded CD from a friend or from tech support at work.

[bobbyfk]

load needed dlls for kernel

now getting this error on start up after running system recovery

[bobbyfk]

What errors?

You should run hardware diagnostics which should be available as one of the startup options if you hit F2 key right after you turn the computer on and before Windows XP starts loading.

Also, a bit too late but may help in the future. Another thing to try from Windows startup menu besides Safe Mode is Last Known Good Configuration option.

tried that as well...didn't work

[Data]

Run hardware diagnostics.

[ryanspeer2001]

I had a restart problem for a while and thought it was a virus but later found out the PC/Laptop was overheating and all I did was get an air spray and spray the fan and it worked like a charm and ran much quieter. I now do this like every 4 months because dust build up.

This is very, very possible. I find that overheating can create many small electrical errors that can permanently effect your components. Grab some canned air and a small dust towel and go to town on your pc.

So far you have gotten some very solid advice in this thread but it appears your problem may be a bit more serious than what we diagnose/solve in this thread. Any questions feel free to PM me I'm pretty apt at solving these things.

[ijustwant2bpaid]

did u try the ice bath method?

[bobbyfk]

I tried everything i know...looks like i will bit the bullet and have the geek squad come in and take a look...$300 even...

[Data]

I tried everything i know...looks like i will bit the bullet and have the geek squad come in and take a look...$300 even...

It's not worth it. I guess you can get a working computer like yours for less than $200. The question is why would you want that though.

Most likely your hard drive failed but that needs to be verified by hardware diagnostics. If that is the case you can get a replacement for about $50. Then, you are going to need Dell CD.

[bobbyfk]

this is my DESKTOP data...HP M1270..family's computer

[Data]

Oh, I thought it's your laptop. That changes things but by very little. The difference is that you are going to get a normal Windows CD instead of Dell branded. You should be able to get one from hp.com for a nominal fee. The hard drive is going to cost a little less and it is not going to be a problem replacing it.

For starters, get this or something like this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812186036

Take out your desktop HD. Use the cables set to connect it to any working computer. Once you see that drive in My Computer, right-click it, select Properties, Tools and run Error-checking. If the drive is defective then see above. If it is fine then buy a new computer. Repairing it is not worth it.

[MonkeyF0cker]

At what point does it reboot? Does it always occur in the same place during bootup? Can you get to a safe mode command prompt?

[bobbyfk]

wouldn't it be cheaper to have someone come out to take a look at the computer?

[MJFtheGenius]

clearly a porn related issue here.....

you had to click that huh...

[bobbyfk]

At what point does it reboot? Does it always occur in the same place during bootup? Can you get to a safe mode command prompt?

right after the boot up menu, i hit either last know config. or safe mode than it reboots on its own

lately i have gotten this error on startup:

windows cannot start because the folowwing file is missing
(Windows root>\system32\hal.ddl

please re-install a copy of the above file

[Emmett Brown]

wouldn't it be cheaper to have someone come out to take a look at the computer?

Search online and find out how to do a 'system restore' on that particular model. It will 'restore' the PC back to a earlier date of your choosing.

If that dosent work then you need to do a full reinstall. You will have to find a floppy that will reformat your C: drive since Im sure the virus has disabled your optical drives.

[MonkeyF0cker]

right after the boot up menu, i hit either last know config. or safe mode than it reboots on its own

lately i have gotten this error on startup:

windows cannot start because the folowwing file is missing
(Windows root>\system32\hal.ddl

please re-install a copy of the above file

Ahh. Yeah. You'll have to reinstall Windows if hal.dll is corrupt.

[Flyers09]

its a fvcken sign, get the fvck out and enjoy life and dont be a miserable fvck like me