Hoping for a fix but not the end of the world if this is not possible.
Laptop is: Dell XPS M1730
Cannot boot to Windows XP Pro (SP3) from any Windows CD, cannot access recovery console (from DOS), CHKDSK on Windows CD(s) complete and (supposedly) repair problems but cannot finish booting to XP. Ran CHKDSK and virus scan on hard drive on another laptop and both complete without problems. I can see and access all files on the drive when it is connected as an external on a second laptop.
Cannot boot in any mode, or choose repair option on any Windows XP installation CD.
Currently Windows XP Pro "hangs" on the "Windows is starting up..." screen. While I have backed up my data on a regular basis, this just doesn't make sense. Thanks!
Laptop is: Dell XPS M1730
Cannot boot to Windows XP Pro (SP3) from any Windows CD, cannot access recovery console (from DOS), CHKDSK on Windows CD(s) complete and (supposedly) repair problems but cannot finish booting to XP. Ran CHKDSK and virus scan on hard drive on another laptop and both complete without problems. I can see and access all files on the drive when it is connected as an external on a second laptop.
Cannot boot in any mode, or choose repair option on any Windows XP installation CD.
Currently Windows XP Pro "hangs" on the "Windows is starting up..." screen. While I have backed up my data on a regular basis, this just doesn't make sense. Thanks!