Re: New computer doesn't work??
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Originally Posted by
zapjb
How much did you pay the crackhead?
So safemode doesn't work nor recovery console & no driver & recovery discs?
If it's just a software problem. Then imo the only critical thing is having all the drivers.
If indeed it's just software & you do have all the drivers.
I'd do the following (different apps will work also):
1. Darik's Boot Nuke - nuke the HDD
2. Acronis Disk Director Suite - format choosing ntfs file system & active partition
3. Install XP
4. Install drivers
I paid the cracky $400. I looked inside before I bought it and saw the 2 7900GTX cards and new I was getting a deal. Even if the mobo ends up worthless, I can use the rest to build from.
I have the MCE disc that Dell includes in the box, that's all. No other software software except Roxio and some other junk. If I had the mobo disc, I would have just formatted this shit a long time ago and started with a blank drive.
I have the MCE up and almost fully working. The only thing I can find that doesn't work as it should, is the actual Media Center itself. When I click on the Media Center icon on the desktop, I get an error message stating:
Your video card drivers are not compatible with media center. :blink:
Yet, I can enter the Media Center via the Start Menu just fine.
Maybe now I can put partition Magic on here, Install XPHome, reboot with XPHome and uninstall the MCE.
Think that will work?
I still haven't tried Linux yet though.
Opinions?
Re: New computer doesn't work??
Theres programs like WinDriversBackup. Supposedly they backup your drivers in .exe to your HDD. Which you then burn to disc. Then start fresh.
Re: New computer doesn't work??
OK, here's the latest:
The PC only has one HDD, so I partitioned 5gb for Windows and the basics as (F:\), and left the other 295 completely blank (C:\).
I also figured out why my XP Home wouldn't work, it was a XP Home Upgrade version. I forgot all about that, it had been so long. My own dumbass fault there. :whistling
Sooo.... I just bought a brand new, full version of XP Home on eBay for $85 and free shipping. I'm 99.99% sure that I'll be able to load that onto C: with no problems at all, and then clear out the MCE stuff on the F: partition. Then I should be in business! :D
Comments or opinions? :unsure:
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thats a hella good deal, if nothings busted and it was just the os causing problems!
Re: New computer doesn't work??
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Originally Posted by
Global Jihad
thats a hella good deal, if nothings busted and it was just the os causing problems!
Tell me about it! I can't wait to get this thing running. :w00t:
Never underestimate the deals you can obtain in the "bad" parts of town. I'm looking at two Dell LCD's that I obtained about two years ago the same way. One 19" and one 18". I sold a buddy a 17" for $150. I got the 3 for a total of $400. :D
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Sooo you bought a hot computer but paid for a Windows disk ? Oh thats just wrong ! :lol:
Not a bad deal tho , hmm a crack head who knows his computer stuff .You probably could of got it for less but still a good deal . Any problems with it send it to Dell for a warranty . :naughty: Don't laff I know people who did just that .
Re: New computer doesn't work??
Perhaps swap out the HD..see if that works?
Re: New computer doesn't work??
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Originally Posted by
peat moss
Sooo you bought a hot computer but paid for a Windows disk ? Oh thats just wrong ! :lol:
Not a bad deal tho , hmm a crack head who knows his computer stuff .You probably could of got it for less but still a good deal . Any problems with it send it to Dell for a warranty . :naughty: Don't laff I know people who did just that .
I more than agree. Imo thats a waste of $85.
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Originally Posted by
Smith
Perhaps swap out the HD..see if that works?
It wouldn't. I don't have the mobo disc, etc.
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I more than agree. Imo thats a waste of $85.
Yes, you're right. Using a $2,500 computer as paperweight would be a much better option. :wacko:
Re: New computer doesn't work??
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Originally Posted by
Skizo
It wouldn't. I don't have the mobo disc, etc.
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I more than agree. Imo thats a waste of $85.
Yes, you're right. Using a $2,500 computer as paperweight would be a much better option. :wacko:
Have you ever heard about filesharing?
