XP boot problem

[k2000k]

I finished building my first case and booted it up. I had the covering off because I had made a mistake earlier with my optical and hard drives. I was installing XP when I made the stupid mistake to try and secure the side panel, which was loosely attatched. My wires were not secure so one dropped and hit the graphics card, there was a pop and it turned off. I was afraid I had just fried the system, but it turned on fine. However, I got an Operating System error message. My O/S was 25% installed when this happened, and I cannot get it to restart the installation process. Any ideas on what I should do?

 

[PaCanc]

hello.

I haven't reinstalled Windows in a while, but from what I remeber, it goes like this:

- insert Windows install disk in a optical drive (make sure it is set in BIOS that you can boot from CD-ROM)
- after POST, it will say :"Press any key to boot from the CD-ROM". So, press one.
- you will get to Windows set-up. Try reinstalling from there. (or Repair?).
I am sure you can format the partition where you are installing to; or, if you don't like that, you can simply install over the existing Windows folder (it says it will be overwritten).
- installation will start; so go from there, like you're used to.

P.S. I'm glad you din't fry anything with that loose wire.

 

[k2000k]

My dad mentioned the same thing before we both left off to work. Tonight when I get back I will see if I can set it to boot from the CD in BIOS. If not there is always the shop. Honestly, I am more happy that the computer is running, halfway through the build I swore I would never do this again, but after I got to hear it purr, yeah that's better than smack.

 

[_Morphine_]

- insert Windows install disk in a optical drive (make sure it is set in BIOS that you can boot from CD-ROM)
- after POST, it will say :"Press any key to boot from the CD-ROM". So, press one.
- you will get to Windows set-up. Try reinstalling from there. (or Repair?).
I am sure you can format the partition where you are installing to; or, if you don't like that, you can simply install over the existing Windows folder (it says it will be overwritten).
- installation will start; so go from there, like you're used to.

Sounds perfect, like riding a bike eh?

I would recommend formatting the partition with the botched install on it and starting over. I wouldnt do anything near your case while its writing this time.

 

[phreejak]

I agree, I'd just reinstall after reformatting

 

[KlaasVaak]

Keep us posted how things go after the format and installation...