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Hi my computer doesnt turn on...first it said that the
windows/system32...file couldn't be found or was corrupt and now the
cpu doesnt seem to run fully and i get a black screen and a high
pitched tone...i was told to reboot but how????????
i would be grateful if anyone can help
regards
--
Sam
Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers (More info?)
Hi,
May be two separate problems, or they might be related. The high pitch whine
is not a good thing, it indicates something is not running correctly. Push
on the power button and hold it in for 8 to 10 seconds to power down the
system. Wait 2 minutes, then turn it back on. See if the same problem
occurs. If so, post back with the *exact* text of the error message.
--
Best of Luck,
Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
"Sam" <Sam.1kp7pm@pcbanter.net> wrote in message
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>
> Hi my computer doesnt turn on...first it said that the
> windows/system32...file couldn't be found or was corrupt and now the
> cpu doesnt seem to run fully and i get a black screen and a high
> pitched tone...i was told to reboot but how????????
>
> i would be grateful if anyone can help
> regards
>
>
>
> --
> Sam
Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers (More info?)
Sam
Remove the cover and check to see if the fan on the processor is spinning
freely.. if there is a case fan, check that too..
If there is still a high pitched whine, it could be that your hard rive has
failed.. you should consider taking it to a trusted repair shop..
--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
"Sam" <Sam.1kp7pm@pcbanter.net> wrote in message
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>
> Hi my computer doesnt turn on...first it said that the
> windows/system32...file couldn't be found or was corrupt and now the
> cpu doesnt seem to run fully and i get a black screen and a high
> pitched tone...i was told to reboot but how????????
>
> i would be grateful if anyone can help
> regards
>
>
>
> --
> Sam
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