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Hello,
I just upgraded a number of parts on my computer: RAM, Motherboard, Processor, GPU, ect. Everytime I try to start up my computer it goes pass the BIOS screen and then fails to boot and restarts at the VISTA loading bar screen. Is this because i need to wipe my HDD and if so how do I get past this with out loosing all of my information on it?
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Zman4700

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Boot off your installation disk and select repair (If Vista instillation has that) or do a fresh install of Vista.


Message edited by Doltron on 07-11-2008 at 12:45:47 PM
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I already tried to repair and it didn't work. Is there any way to do this without deleting everything on my hard drive?

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Does it boot in safe mode?

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no it won't it also restarts at the VISTA loading bar screen.

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Turn off computer. Switch off PSU. Unplug PSU
Get MB manual out.
Clear BIOS at CMOS jumper.
Reboot.

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Zman. You're best served to do a re-installation of the Vista, especially if you can't even get into Safe Mode. Vista is trying to load chipset, video, etc., drivers for a chipset, video, etc. that are no longer there. If you want the best end-result do a fresh install...you'll be done before you know it.

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Maybe you could remove you HD and plug it into a Host PC to recover your files before a re-installation if every thing else fails.

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Ok but I can't seem to find the BIOS jumper on my P5E3 Deluxe Motherboard, I checked my manual also.

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Page 2-22 of your manual. Or download one if you dont have it


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