Is it hardware, software, or both, and what is the best way to regain the info on my hard drive?

July 11, 2009

After turning off Win XP on my (used) Dell Omniplex for the night, I awoke to discover that all I got on my screen after pushing the start switch was "OVERRIDE". The monitor is ok. The computer powers on and there are no beeps or flashing lights, but nothing loads, can’t even get a C:> prompt. Also, curiously, the cd player doesn’t work unless you unplug the gray cable; then the cd tray will open and you can hear the cd spinning after loading it. The A:> drive doesn’t seem to be working at all. After running Windows online diagnostic (through Dell’s website), they could only suggest that I call them. Has anyone had an experience with anything similar? Is it possible that the version of Win XP that was loaded on the computer when I purchased it was pirated and has expired? Shouldn’t I at least be getting a DOS screen? I do not have the Win XP start-up disc, only a "reset" floppy disc for the A:> drive, which isn’t being read. I have had the comp for a year w/o problems.

What are the best free downloads to keep my registry clean and my PC operating efficiently?

July 11, 2009

Is there any free Registry Cleaners on the internet that will fix ALL your registry problems?

July 11, 2009

I’ve tried freeregistryfix and registry cleaner, but they ask for you to upgrade after fixing only about 50 problems. (I still have 460+ to go)!!
I’ve tried Registry Mechanic, Registry Cleaner, and freeregistryfix

will reinstalling windows xp clean out the ram?

July 10, 2009

I need my comp too run great soo my mother can play pogo without some slow load times.
whats temp2. i get and error with that when my desktop starts up?

Hard Drive Failure-out of warranty-should I use manufacturer or buy hard drive and install windows?

July 10, 2009

I have a HP Pavillion DV8000T notebook that i purchased from HP directly. The notebook is 13 months old and out of warranty. My hard drive failed and I will need to have it replaced. This is the second time my hard drive has failed (previous instance was during the warranty period) My options are:
(1) Use HP and pay 0 – this includes a new hard drive and installation of MS Windows XP Media edition. It comes with only 90 day warranty.
(2) Buy the hard drive myself – I have Windows XP software. I would have my office IT desk install the hard drive and the Operating System. Cost 0.
My Concern is:Will I be able to get all the drivers that I need to get the most of my machine. This is a high end machine but I am extremely disappointed with HP service. There is only a 90 day warranty on a 0 repair which represents over 33% of what I paid for the entire machine. Since the hard drive has failed twice already-I figure if it fails again, I will buy new notebook.