[Dave_3]

Originally Posted by dxb335d

oh sheet, but what if mine is mullered forever?
It just wont start up, whats the likely problem and how much for a computer guy to repair?

I'm sure your laptop will be fine.

I was just saying that before we install extra software on your dad's Laptop that he uses for work (And even if unlikely it may caues problems = not a happy chappy), we can do it on your laptop.

Does your laptop switch on ok, just not start windows ? Did you have any discs that came with it (CDs, etc.)

D.

[dxb335d]

Originally Posted by Dave_3

I'm sure your laptop will be fine.

I was just saying that before we install extra software on your dad's Laptop that he uses for work (And even if unlikely it may caues problems = not a happy chappy), we can do it on your laptop.

Does your laptop switch on ok, just not start windows ? Did you have any discs that came with it (CDs, etc.)

D.

yes it does not start, windows says it has tried and failed. I Do have some discs that came with it.

[Dave_3]

Originally Posted by dxb335d

yes it does not start, windows says it has tried and failed. I Do have some discs that came with it.

Try starting up your Laptop and early on, as it is at the DOS bit (white text on a black screen) presss F8. You might have to try this several times to get the timing right.

That should start windows up in "safe mode" (only loads the stripped windows). Or it might give you the option of what safe mode to start.

If you can then start up windows like that, then it is a software issue - and you can use a previous restore point to get going again.

D.

[dxb335d]

Originally Posted by Dave_3

Try starting up your Laptop and early on, as it is at the DOS bit (white text on a black screen) presss F8. You might have to try this several times to get the timing right.

That should start windows up in "safe mode" (only loads the stripped windows). Or it might give you the option of what safe mode to start.

If you can then start up windows like that, then it is a software issue - and you can use a previous restore point to get going again.

D.

Hi Dave,


Started it up and it didnt even go into the bit where its DOS. Just come up ''tyoshiba'' then a blank screen with the movable mouse key?

[Serjames]

why not bring it on Friday... ?

Might be we can work it out as a group ?

e.g. I'll buy drinks whilst someone else fixes it !!

SJ

[dxb335d]

Originally Posted by Serjames

why not bring it on Friday... ?

Might be we can work it out as a group ?

e.g. I'll buy drinks whilst someone else fixes it !!

SJ

nah mate, means carrying luggage eh. Still dont know how im going to get there or get back. Dont even know where we are going.

[willhollin]

You should have a recovery disk that came with your laptop Carl. Stick it in the drive and then switch it on. Give that a try.

[dxb335d]

Originally Posted by willhollin

You should have a recovery disk that came with your laptop Carl. Stick it in the drive and then switch it on. Give that a try.

Yeah? but what about my million pics of the DXB? What about my work files and shit?

[Dave_3]

Originally Posted by dxb335d

Yeah? but what about my million pics of the DXB? What about my work files and shit?

OK, buy an external 2.5" Hard Drive enclosure - one that is empty and that you can add a Hard Drive to.

Carefully take out your laptop's hard Drive and install it into the external enclosure. [don't worry you can put it back - it won't harm anything. And normally the HD will come out easily from a bay]

Connect to any other PC. If your Hard Drive is fine it will be recognised and you can then open it. Find all your files and copy them across.

Then you can get a task force together to help you kick life back into your laptop

Think about taking some backups in future. It is usually only after a scare that you do these things. A new laptop is easier to buy, but what price do you put on all your files ?

D.

[dxb335d]

Originally Posted by Dave_3

OK, buy an external 2.5" Hard Drive enclosure - one that is empty and that you can add a Hard Drive to.

Carefully take out your laptop's hard Drive and install it into the external enclosure. [don't worry you can put it back - it won't harm anything. And normally the HD will come out easily from a bay]

Connect to any other PC. If your Hard Drive is fine it will be recognised and you can then open it. Find all your files and copy them across.

Then you can get a task force together to help you kick life back into your laptop

Think about taking some backups in future. It is usually only after a scare that you do these things. A new laptop is easier to buy, but what price do you put on all your files ?

D.

Right so i just need the hard drive enclosure, (providing that isnt whats fooked) once transfered all important stuff. Stick my HD back in my laptop and get someone to fix it?

What if the other computer cant take all my stuff?

Also how do i remove the hard drive? start unscrewing stuff?

[E92Fan]

Originally Posted by dxb335d

Right so i just need the hard drive enclosure, (providing that isnt whats fooked) once transfered all important stuff. Stick my HD back in my laptop and get someone to fix it?

What if the other computer cant take all my stuff?

Also how do i remove the hard drive? start unscrewing stuff?

You'd better call me - think you're going to have to come over here so I can fix your laptop for you

[Dave_3]

Originally Posted by dxb335d

Right so i just need the hard drive enclosure, (providing that isnt whats fooked) once transfered all important stuff. Stick my HD back in my laptop and get someone to fix it?

Yes.

Originally Posted by dxb335d

What if the other computer cant take all my stuff?

I'm sure you can find some space on someones PC - but you can also buy another little external hard drive and use that .. you can get them for resonable prices now ~£80 and up. But you can then plug that into your laptop (when it is working again) and use it for backup.

Originally Posted by dxb335d

Also how do i remove the hard drive? start unscrewing stuff?

It is normally underneath a little panel - what is the exact number on your Toshiba ?

D.

EDIT : Take Ton'y arm off with his offer of fixing it for you !

[dxb335d]

Originally Posted by E92Fan

You'd better call me - think you're going to have to come over here so I can fix your laptop for you

You rekon you could sort it bud?

Originally Posted by Dave_3

Yes.



I'm sure you can find some space on someones PC - but you can also buy another little external hard drive and use that .. you can get them for resonable prices now ~£80 and up. But you can then plug that into your laptop (when it is working again) and use it for backup.



It is normally underneath a little panel - what is the exact number on your Toshiba ?

D.

EDIT : Take Ton'y arm off with his offer of fixing it for you !

But surely if mines packed up cuz its full of shite then someones wont take all the shite? if you know what i mean

[Dave_3]

Originally Posted by dxb335d

But surely if mines packed up cuz its full of shite then someones wont take all the shite? if you know what i mean

No, you will only copy across your files - leaving all the rest behind.

Your pictures and animation files will be fine if your HD works ok. You can run a virus check on them first of you wish when attached to another PC.

The problem will be in the Windows part, which you don't copy.

D.

[dxb335d]

I have found a product recovery disc Dave, will this work?

[Dave_3]

Originally Posted by dxb335d

I have found a product recovery disc Dave, will this work?

It might, but if Tony has offered to help take him up on that offer - it is quite tricky to explain with posts on a forum.

The fact your PC doesn't get past the DOS stage of boot-up is slightly worrying.

Can you enter the BIOS setup when your machine tries to start ? I think that is usually F2 ? It should say as it starts up.

D.

[dxb335d]

Originally Posted by Dave_3

It might, but if Tony has offered to help take him up on that offer - it is quite tricky to explain with posts on a forum.

The fact your PC doesn't get past the DOS stage of boot-up is slightly worrying.

Can you enter the BIOS setup when your machine tries to start ? I think that is usually F2 ? It should say as it starts up.

D.

BIOS?

when do i press F2 mate?

[Dave_3]

Originally Posted by dxb335d

BIOS?

when do i press F2 mate?

When the laptop starts up - normally you see some white text on a black background ? If it shows a boot screen picture try pressing "Esc". It usually asks in white text if you wish "to enter setup press F2".

It is normally something like F2 - the buttons at the top of your keyboard going left to right F1 - F12.

If you can access your BIOS /Setup that is stage 1 passed.

DO NOT MONKEY ABOUT IN YOUR BIOS. IF YOU HAVE A LOOK AROUND, EXIT AFTERWARDS WITHOUT SAVING ANYTHING.

D.

[dxb335d]

Yes it says when trying to load up, ''press f2 for set-up''. Try that you rekon then?

[Dave_3]

Originally Posted by dxb335d

Yes it says when trying to load up, ''press f2 for set-up''. Try that you rekon then?

What happens after that text appears (if you don't press F2) ... try pressing F8 when it appears.

D.