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My advice, id just get your personal files off the hdd with a PC. Then reinstall with a known good windows disc. Saves all the faffing around.
If that doesn't work i suspect the HDD is naffed. Ive had similar hang issues before, disconnected all mini cards, modem was stopping me load, replaced it. Had silmilar issues with dvd drives doing it. RAm is easily ruled out using memtest86+ PM me if you want a disc. Last edited by beabert; 21-08-11 at 04:13 AM. |
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I had to rescue some files from a colleagues laptop, so I've got a laptop hard drive IDE to USB cable, if its an IDE HDD, so you're welcome to borrow it, if its a last resort.
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Things generally have to be fully downloaded before the computer can execute them. I.e. if it's not downloaded then it shouldn't be able to run. Even if they do run an installer, they generally won't start installing files until it has the whole download on the machine. I've seen similar things with fake AV software, but they normally allow you to login but won't let you do anything. |
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Also - Try booting an Ubuntu boot disc or similar Linux OS. You can download and burn one yourself or get one from a PC magazine in a shop.
This will also let you explore the file system and fix any errors. If this doesn't work either then it's a hardware failure. Although A HDD fail often won't let you get past the initial splash screen (HP start up page etc) |
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