It could be, and simply disconnecting the burner would work in that case, but I reckon his first priority is to get his work of his HDD.BigmacK wrote:
I think it may be a hardware error. Probably your burner (if thats what failed, seeing as how you were trying to copy it to a disc.) Is there a way he can reset it?
Do you have your windows CD? XP im assuming.
Boot from CD.
Recover console.
Fixboot.
Fixmbr.
Reboot.
Otherwise, try the option (Debuggin mode?) that stops it restarting after an error?
On another PC? Download a rescuse CD (e.g. Acronis True Image - this excact one may not work for you though, just an example), burn to CD, boot from the CD. Copy as much as you can to a Pen drive.
Find a Linux CD.
Boot summin like Ubuntu that will most likely detect your settings and your connections.
Upload all whats you wants to the internet or copy to other medium.
Then Format:c\
Boot from CD.
Recover console.
Fixboot.
Fixmbr.
Reboot.
Otherwise, try the option (Debuggin mode?) that stops it restarting after an error?
On another PC? Download a rescuse CD (e.g. Acronis True Image - this excact one may not work for you though, just an example), burn to CD, boot from the CD. Copy as much as you can to a Pen drive.
Find a Linux CD.
Boot summin like Ubuntu that will most likely detect your settings and your connections.
Upload all whats you wants to the internet or copy to other medium.
Then Format:c\
If I'm right, the only reason that he can't get into windows is because that drive is having an error when the boot up starts it. If you can reset that, the computer should run no problem.Scorpion0x17 wrote:
It could be, and simply disconnecting the burner would work in that case, but I reckon his first priority is to get his work of his HDD.BigmacK wrote:
I think it may be a hardware error. Probably your burner (if thats what failed, seeing as how you were trying to copy it to a disc.) Is there a way he can reset it?
Could be, or his HDD could be dying, in which case everytime he switches his PC he may be making things worse and making it harder to recover his lost work.BigmacK wrote:
If I'm right, the only reason that he can't get into windows is because that drive is having an error when the boot up starts it. If you can reset that, the computer should run no problem.Scorpion0x17 wrote:
It could be, and simply disconnecting the burner would work in that case, but I reckon his first priority is to get his work of his HDD.BigmacK wrote:
I think it may be a hardware error. Probably your burner (if thats what failed, seeing as how you were trying to copy it to a disc.) Is there a way he can reset it?
That's why, either way, I say his first priority is to recover that lost work.
Even if that program finds the HDD, I have no connection to the internet to send my files to.
Gah. Too much emotional pain for one day, I'll sleep on it
Gah. Too much emotional pain for one day, I'll sleep on it
I don't see where you think that his HD is dieing. Look at what he said initially:Scorpion0x17 wrote:
Could be, or his HDD could be dying, in which case everytime he switches his PC he may be making things worse and making it harder to recover his lost work.
That's why, either way, I say his first priority is to recover that lost work.
The re-boot was done to try to open the disc drive, which would have interrupted the process and perhaps is causing the error. I don't see where the HD could be malfunctioning (please tell me if there is something I missed).stryyker wrote:
I just spent the last 5 hours of my life finishing up on a project for my photo class that is due tomorrow. I tried to copy it to a disc, but the tray wouldn't open. I restarted the computer, only to have it blue screen the instant it logs on to XP, and restart itself.
Why don't you put your HDD into the computer you're using to post here?
And the boy gets a cigar.cospengle wrote:
Why don't you put your HDD into the computer you're using to post here?
We don't know what is wrong. A dying HDD is just one of many possibilities. A dead burner is another.BigmacK wrote:
I don't see where you think that his HD is dieing. Look at what he said initially:Scorpion0x17 wrote:
Could be, or his HDD could be dying, in which case everytime he switches his PC he may be making things worse and making it harder to recover his lost work.
That's why, either way, I say his first priority is to recover that lost work.The re-boot was done to try to open the disc drive, which would have interrupted the process and perhaps is causing the error. I don't see where the HD could be malfunctioning (please tell me if there is something I missed).stryyker wrote:
I just spent the last 5 hours of my life finishing up on a project for my photo class that is due tomorrow. I tried to copy it to a disc, but the tray wouldn't open. I restarted the computer, only to have it blue screen the instant it logs on to XP, and restart itself.
Look at another part of the OP:
Whatever the problem, this has to be his priority. Figuring out what is wrong can wait.I just spent the last 5 hours of my life finishing up on a project for my photo class that is due tomorrow.
Hmm... Yes.cospengle wrote:
Why don't you put your HDD into the computer you're using to post here?
a SATA II hard drive, slapped into a pentium III
not gonna work out.
What? Did I miss something?Darkhelmet wrote:
And the boy gets a cigar.cospengle wrote:
Why don't you put your HDD into the computer you're using to post here?
EDIT: OK I missed something...
Last edited by cospengle (2007-05-29 19:25:57)
stryyker, Is there power going to your burner? If so, can you un-plug it and reset it?
Then try to boot. If it won't work, we know my theory is wrong.
Then try to boot. If it won't work, we know my theory is wrong.
D'oh. In that case, I won't point out that I suggested it first.stryyker wrote:
Hmm... Yes.cospengle wrote:
Why don't you put your HDD into the computer you're using to post here?
a SATA II hard drive, slapped into a pentium III
not gonna work out.
Heres what I've tried
unplug burner
unplug peripherals
restart CMOS
start with burner open
start with burner partially open
start with my shoe betwixt the motherboard and the graphics card
start with fire and gasoline
those last two are soon to come
unplug burner
unplug peripherals
restart CMOS
start with burner open
start with burner partially open
start with my shoe betwixt the motherboard and the graphics card
start with fire and gasoline
those last two are soon to come
I'm sorry man. I have no idea what to do.
Booting from it will tell him for sure.BigmacK wrote:
I think it may be a hardware error. Probably your burner (if thats what failed, seeing as how you were trying to copy it to a disc.) Is there a way he can reset it?
There some other dma settings associated with an optical ide drive in windows, that when not set correctly can cause issues like this.
Seen this kind of error two times , and both times the HD were dead (unbootable). However, one of the two, i was able to extract file from hd with a another pc. You can do the same you just need another boot drive or disk OS (knoppix, Bart-pe....etc.) something that will bypass the usual boot process and get the pc running then you can get your files. As for where to send the files ......USB drive (or key) is really useful for that..... got one???
Sorry pal
Sorry pal
knoppix will pickup on dhcpstryyker wrote:
Even if that program finds the HDD, I have no connection to the internet to send my files to.
Gah. Too much emotional pain for one day, I'll sleep on it
If you finished your project take your HD with you to your class and tell the professor that your computer failed on you (if he doesn't buy that, and I assure you he won't), then he can plug your HD and embarrass himself by not believing you (extra points to make it up to you might come ). Other than that go to a neighbor/friend and plug it in.
I also suggest that you install any linux distro that reads NTFS HD's/partitions in your PIII computer and plug your SATA HD and collect your files, format the fucking HD, reinstall XP (or whatever OS you had), and be happy. Cheers man.
I also suggest that you install any linux distro that reads NTFS HD's/partitions in your PIII computer and plug your SATA HD and collect your files, format the fucking HD, reinstall XP (or whatever OS you had), and be happy. Cheers man.
O RLY?jsnipy wrote:
knoppix can read ntfs
O RLY?jsnipy wrote:
he would have to build (BartPE)
I'll have to check that. My Knoppix isn't old but it isn't the latest, and it can't do NTFS. That's why I went to BartPE. I also didn't need to build it, musta got a prebuilt
That's still my recommendation, you completely skip that whole Windows thing, and just boot of the CD (whichever OS you choose to download).
I'd still recommend Bart as its the closer of the two to actual Windows. And he'd probably get distracted with all the bundled Linux games.
My state was founded by Batman. Your opinion is invalid.
windows corrupted.BigmacK wrote:
Well hell, that could be anything. Let me look for symptoms like those.
If you start windows in safe mode, and it is corrupted, you rarely get a BDOS... it just sits at the file that is fucked....
Try disconnected everything from the motherboard except the RAM, CPU, and Hard Drive, Mouse, Keyboard, and Monitor. (plug your monitor back into Motherboard )
Try disconnected everything from the motherboard except the RAM, CPU, and Hard Drive, Mouse, Keyboard, and Monitor. (plug your monitor back into Motherboard )
Boot to knoppix or bart, like cheez or jsnipy said, then copy the files to a usb flash drive/sd/compact flash, whichever one you can. I'm right in thinking knoppix and bart can read/write to a usb flash yes? I've never actually tried it.
Plug HDD to a better pc with SATA 2 support.
also get the hobo down the street go buy you some beer so you can self medicate your pain.
