i am oso having this problem...but i got no ideal how to check wat computer i am using...can anyone help??

ractive,

Here download, first unzip and then run this software: CPU-Z v1.37

It will give you all the required details to your computer.

Here's more info on it from the main website:
http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php

but i cant on the computer..i am using another computer to post this...

Don't you know if it is a Dell or HP for example? Or custom built?

Look on the case for labels.

Also what recovery disks do you have?

custom built..window xp home edition

Can you boot into Safe Mode?

Try booting into Safe Mode options:

After the power-on and BIOS POST or your Logo screen repeatedly tap the F8 key or hold the Ctrl key before Windows starts.


If not boot the CD into the Recovery Console and try FIXBOOT

http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;EN-US;314058


If that doesn't work try FIXMBR

Or then bootcfg /rebuild


If still no luck try a Repair Install as seen here:

http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

i cant boot..wat ever i choose it will restart...

Check that your BIOS is set to boot the CD-ROM prior to the HDD.

Then boot the XP CD.

will tis format my computer??

From my previous post you will see options from the Recovery Console.

Next you will see options for a Repair Install.

If none of the above work you can run a Clean Install which will format your hard drive.

The previous steps will not.


If your data is absolutely vital then I suggest you remove the hard drive and slave it in another computer in order to extract the data.