XP wont boot up suddenly

FlameofTheWest · February 26th, 2008

Went to boot up this morning and after g through the BIOs screen the system reboot. When booting up again i get the option to go into safe mode, last known good config, etc. Regardless of which selection i choose it goes to the Windows splash second for a minute then reboots the system. I have a bootable XP disc, is there anyway i can repair the install from there? I went into the repair console and ran the chkdsk but that didnt seem to fix any thing. Any ideas guys, thanks for any help

**drew and not u** · February 26th, 2008

You'll want to do a "chkdsk -r", which will repair bad sectors and what not. You can also try full repair by choosing "set up windows xp" and do the repair there. If your system is OC'd, put it back to stock, check all the heatsinks and fans. Also might consider running memtest, though I would imagine your HD is the culprit here.

FlameofTheWest · February 26th, 2008

If I select install windows wont that delete my current install?

screwballl · February 26th, 2008

open up the case and do you hear any odd grinding or clicking noises? Also look for any dust that may be clogging stuff up, alot of times when this happens the CPU is heating up immediately due to too much dust in the fan or the heatsink came loose.

Tech Geek Deluxe · February 26th, 2008

You may want to try booting up with one stick of ram. If that doesn't work ... switch them.

If it does work ... then it would be an issue with your ram ... one of them anyway ... or timings or voltages or latencies.

Before messing with your hard drive ... do this. Also undust everything before messing with your hard drive. Though it may be the culprit ... do things the easy way in troubleshooting ... up to harder troubleshooting ...

Harder trouble shooting ... is more work and can mess something up ... or end up being a fresh re-install.

FlameofTheWest · February 26th, 2008

Tried most of these options and its still doing the same thing. I ran the chkdsk -r and it stills still not loading. How can i just install windows over the top so i dont lose any of my info? It repairs windows when it does that doesnt it?

screwballl · February 26th, 2008

go into your BIOS and look at the CPU temperatures.... does it continue to climb even when just looking at the BIOS temps? If so them your heatsink is not tightened down and needs to be reseated. If it climbs to a point like 50-60ºC in the BIOs then your heatsink fan is likely clogged or there is no airflow to take the hot air out of the system, many times an exhaust fan is to blame for that.
If the temps stay low like in the 30s or low 40s then it is definitely windows or the hard drive. Another option is look on the website of your hard drive manufacturer as they always have utilities that can check over the drive by booting from a CD or USB thumb drive. If everything checks out there then windows is hosed and may need to try the non-destructive reinstall process. If that fails, take the hard drive out, backup your stuff and then complately format and reinstall windows from scratch.

FlameofTheWest · February 26th, 2008

How do i do the non-destructive windows install from the windows xp boot up disc

screwballl · February 26th, 2008

just go through the normal setup process without formatting

February 26th, 2008	#1
FlameofTheWest Solider of Rome Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 46	XP wont boot up suddenly Went to boot up this morning and after g through the BIOs screen the system reboot. When booting up again i get the option to go into safe mode, last known good config, etc. Regardless of which selection i choose it goes to the Windows splash second for a minute then reboots the system. I have a bootable XP disc, is there anyway i can repair the install from there? I went into the repair console and ran the chkdsk but that didnt seem to fix any thing. Any ideas guys, thanks for any help "Show them no mercy for they shall show you none" Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4Ghz Ati x1900GT Gigabyte GA-965P-DQ6 3 gigs Crucial Ballistix PC 6400 ddr2 2 HDD 400 total gigs Klipsch 7.1 Pro Media speakers 22" HP w2207h

February 26th, 2008	#2
drew and not u 4GHz or Bust Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: A different kind of Green Computing Posts: 2,006	Re: XP wont boot up suddenly You'll want to do a "chkdsk -r", which will repair bad sectors and what not. You can also try full repair by choosing "set up windows xp" and do the repair there. If your system is OC'd, put it back to stock, check all the heatsinks and fans. Also might consider running memtest, though I would imagine your HD is the culprit here. Last edited by drew and not u; February 26th, 2008 at 06:34.

February 26th, 2008	#3
FlameofTheWest Solider of Rome Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 46	Re: XP wont boot up suddenly If I select install windows wont that delete my current install? "Show them no mercy for they shall show you none" Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4Ghz Ati x1900GT Gigabyte GA-965P-DQ6 3 gigs Crucial Ballistix PC 6400 ddr2 2 HDD 400 total gigs Klipsch 7.1 Pro Media speakers 22" HP w2207h

February 26th, 2008	#4
screwballl Colonel Calamity Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sandy South Posts: 6,279 Blog Entries: 6	Re: XP wont boot up suddenly open up the case and do you hear any odd grinding or clicking noises? Also look for any dust that may be clogging stuff up, alot of times when this happens the CPU is heating up immediately due to too much dust in the fan or the heatsink came loose. Thanks HL and Corsair! My opinions are my own and not representative of this site or its members.

February 26th, 2008	#5
Tech Geek Deluxe Eat from the right tree Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 795	Re: XP wont boot up suddenly You may want to try booting up with one stick of ram. If that doesn't work ... switch them. If it does work ... then it would be an issue with your ram ... one of them anyway ... or timings or voltages or latencies. Before messing with your hard drive ... do this. Also undust everything before messing with your hard drive. Though it may be the culprit ... do things the easy way in troubleshooting ... up to harder troubleshooting ... Harder trouble shooting ... is more work and can mess something up ... or end up being a fresh re-install. Main: 3ghzQ6600, Gemini2, IP35 Pro, PC 610W PSU, 4GB 6400, XP Pro, 500GB raid 0, 22" + (2)19" WS LCD's w/ Palit 9600 GT and Dual Core Notebook. Cambridge # 12 Portable, Rode Podcaster Fios-15mbs Server: 3.6ghzE3110 Big Typhoon, Gigabyte P35-DS4, 550VX PSU, 8GB DDR2 8000, XP 64, 320GB raid 0, (2) 19" WS LCD, XFX 9600GT, HT 550Pro, BoomTube Portable VidServer: 3ghzQ6600, Nirvana, BloodIron, PC 610W PSU, 4GB 6400, XP Pro, ATI, Bose Sound. Draft-N LanBox: IceCube, 3.6ghzE8400, HDT, EVGA mATX, PSU, 2GB, XP, XFX, 500Gb Sata. Last edited by Tech Geek Deluxe; February 26th, 2008 at 06:46.

February 26th, 2008	#6
FlameofTheWest Solider of Rome Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 46	Re: XP wont boot up suddenly Tried most of these options and its still doing the same thing. I ran the chkdsk -r and it stills still not loading. How can i just install windows over the top so i dont lose any of my info? It repairs windows when it does that doesnt it? "Show them no mercy for they shall show you none" Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4Ghz Ati x1900GT Gigabyte GA-965P-DQ6 3 gigs Crucial Ballistix PC 6400 ddr2 2 HDD 400 total gigs Klipsch 7.1 Pro Media speakers 22" HP w2207h Last edited by FlameofTheWest; February 26th, 2008 at 08:09.

February 26th, 2008	#7
screwballl Colonel Calamity Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sandy South Posts: 6,279 Blog Entries: 6	Re: XP wont boot up suddenly go into your BIOS and look at the CPU temperatures.... does it continue to climb even when just looking at the BIOS temps? If so them your heatsink is not tightened down and needs to be reseated. If it climbs to a point like 50-60ºC in the BIOs then your heatsink fan is likely clogged or there is no airflow to take the hot air out of the system, many times an exhaust fan is to blame for that. If the temps stay low like in the 30s or low 40s then it is definitely windows or the hard drive. Another option is look on the website of your hard drive manufacturer as they always have utilities that can check over the drive by booting from a CD or USB thumb drive. If everything checks out there then windows is hosed and may need to try the non-destructive reinstall process. If that fails, take the hard drive out, backup your stuff and then complately format and reinstall windows from scratch. Thanks HL and Corsair! My opinions are my own and not representative of this site or its members.

February 26th, 2008	#8
FlameofTheWest Solider of Rome Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 46	Re: XP wont boot up suddenly How do i do the non-destructive windows install from the windows xp boot up disc "Show them no mercy for they shall show you none" Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4Ghz Ati x1900GT Gigabyte GA-965P-DQ6 3 gigs Crucial Ballistix PC 6400 ddr2 2 HDD 400 total gigs Klipsch 7.1 Pro Media speakers 22" HP w2207h

February 26th, 2008	#9
screwballl Colonel Calamity Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sandy South Posts: 6,279 Blog Entries: 6	Re: XP wont boot up suddenly just go through the normal setup process without formatting Thanks HL and Corsair! My opinions are my own and not representative of this site or its members.

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