netsurfer802 Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 I had recently formatted an eMachine T2698 computer that had Windows 7 running on it..but I formatted it because it had a root kit on it that I couldn't get rid of. I actually did the slow format (not quick)...twice...and after I did each time I tried to boot into xp it showed the splash screen and then the display just went dark and the monitor acted like it went to sleep. I was able to load it into Safe Mode with Networking...and it does boot into Mini XP off the Hirens CD... I've tried all different memory chips and a 2nd hard drive and still get the same result. What could be wrong. How do I fix this??! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1062596-problem-booting-into-windows-xp/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seizure1990 Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Why are you installing XP instead of 7? Arkose and Raa 2 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1062596-problem-booting-into-windows-xp/#findComment-594713052 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MS Bob 11 Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 First try "Last Known Good Configuration" by pressing F8. It that doesn't work, try System Restore from Safe Mode if it's booting into safe mode, You can also sfc /scannow from Safe Mode. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1062596-problem-booting-into-windows-xp/#findComment-594721246 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdegree Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 On 07/03/2012 at 21:01, Seizure1990 said: Why are you installing XP instead of 7? Windows 7 was pre installed and they did not make a recovery disk. Had a XP disk laying around and decided to try that. Just my 2 cents. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1062596-problem-booting-into-windows-xp/#findComment-594721252 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightDevil Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Don't know if this option is still under XP... but is there a "Enable VGA mode"? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1062596-problem-booting-into-windows-xp/#findComment-594721256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seizure1990 Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 On 11/03/2012 at 11:25, jdegree said: Windows 7 was pre installed and they did not make a recovery disk. Had a XP disk laying around and decided to try that. Just my 2 cents. That's a terrible reason, especially since you can legally download Windows 7 ISOs for free. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1062596-problem-booting-into-windows-xp/#findComment-594721942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grogi Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 boot into Hiren's DOS and do fdisk /mbr Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1062596-problem-booting-into-windows-xp/#findComment-594725586 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick H. Supervisor Posted March 13, 2012 Supervisor Share Posted March 13, 2012 On 11/03/2012 at 18:36, Seizure1990 said: That's a terrible reason, especially since you can legally download Windows 7 ISOs for free. I know this is getting completely off topic, but where? How? Last time I checked Windows 7 still cost money, whether you download it or buy it. Back to the topic, have you tried booting from a USB key? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1062596-problem-booting-into-windows-xp/#findComment-594725686 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarm Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 On 13/03/2012 at 08:12, Intrinsica said: I know this is getting completely off topic, but where? How? Last time I checked Windows 7 still cost money, whether you download it or buy it. You misunderstand it seems, if he's got a KEY, he can download Windows 7 and re-install anytime. PS, it sounds like the problem is a resolution issue where Windows is starting into a res your monitor can't handle, I've seen that before, not sure of a solution .. anyone else? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1062596-problem-booting-into-windows-xp/#findComment-594725706 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick H. Supervisor Posted March 13, 2012 Supervisor Share Posted March 13, 2012 On 13/03/2012 at 08:27, Exosphere said: You misunderstand it seems, if he's got a KEY, he can download Windows 7 and re-install anytime. Ah, that makes more sense. I didn't think about that. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1062596-problem-booting-into-windows-xp/#findComment-594725716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Warwagon MVC Posted March 13, 2012 MVC Share Posted March 13, 2012 For future reference, a quick format in most cases is enough Quote When you choose to run a regular format on a volume, files are removed from the volume that you are formatting and the hard disk is scanned for bad sectors. The scan for bad sectors is responsible for the majority of the time that it takes to format a volume.If you choose the Quick format option, format removes files from the partition, but does not scan the disk for bad sectors. Only use this option if your hard disk has been previously formatted and you are sure that your hard disk is not damaged. http://support.micro...om/?kbid=302686 if you boot into safe mode and uninstall the graphics card, do you get one good boot into normal mode until it reinstalls the card? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1062596-problem-booting-into-windows-xp/#findComment-594727744 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seizure1990 Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 OP seems to have forgotten about us, and I'm still curious as to why he's putting XP on a Windows 7 machine. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1062596-problem-booting-into-windows-xp/#findComment-594728016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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