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Guild support

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Date: Aug 16, 2008
Start up loop


Hi everyone got a problem with dev's computer.

its stuck in a start-up loop it starts then gets to the XP load screen then starts up again.

Can't get it fully started, in safe mode it does the same.

any idea's ????

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Lightsaber Wielding Maniac

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Date: Aug 16, 2008

Has it been moved recently?
First thing I'd do is open it up and make sure all the cables, drives and ram are sitting properly especially the HDD cables.
I've had the same problem when my HDD has been full too and had to boot it as a slave from another PC in order to delete a lot of the rubbish on it.

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Sage

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Date: Aug 16, 2008

aye, if not, sounds like a reinstall to me, or use last known good set-up

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Guild support

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Date: Aug 17, 2008

if i select last known good set-up it does the same just restarts again

i'll open it up tomorrow then

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City Planner

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Date: Aug 17, 2008

try removing and reseating all cables, PCI cards and memory. Also remove some bits that may not be necessary to boot, to eliminate them. i.e sound cards, usb devices plugged in - get the system back to basics and see if it will boot like that.

Also - if you can get into safe mode, get in and back everything up! all the files and settings you will lose if you have to format and re-install your C drive if all else fails. Back up while you can!

~Z~

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Lightsaber Wielding Maniac

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I couldn't agree more with Zach.
Do everything he says.
Sound advice that is.

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City Planner

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Date: Aug 17, 2008

just noticed my title in these forums. Sweet! recogition.

And as I'm 'back' I hear from our Mayor I need to get back to work >sigh<

~Z~


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