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Main Forum => General Computer Support => Topic started by: Arum206 on March 31, 2012, 02:27:57 am
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1st thing to say is: My Computer is a netbook. No disk drive and it didn't come with any flash drives
I am using a USB to put programs from my 'Working' netbook onto the 'Non Working' one.
It is running Windows XP Professional.
When I log into windows I get this Error message: explorer.exe - Application Error The Application failed to initialize properly (0xc000007b) Click OK to Terminate the Program
I Click OK But My desktop never loads, just a blank wallpaper, No taskbar either. I can run the Task Manager by pressing ctrl alt del, but I can't really run any programs. I always get the above error message.
Out of all the Antivirus programs I have tried, only one has found a virus. But When I tried to do something about it, the antivirus program quit working and won't start back up again.
System Restore won't work.
I have tried the All In One program, but it doesn't do me any good.
Oh, and I think (Not too sure) the CD is in my netbook. While attempting to find out what I can and can't do with my computer, I came across a program. When I open it, a page comes up, that says 'Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP' Beneath that is a list of options. One of which is 'Install Windows XP' I clicked on it but it didn't do anything. I even tried all the other options, but the only one that worked was titled 'Install Optional Windows Services'
If anyone can shed some light for me I would greatly appreciate it. Any antivirus software that will work with this dilemma would be great. Give me honest feedback here, I don't want this computer to be fried, but if this is a lost cause, please let me know.
If you need any additional information let me know and I will do my best to give it to you.
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The first step is to make sure this isnt a hardware problem :-)
So first run a chkdsk on the drive and do a bad sector check and let me know the results.
Then we need to do a memory test. Use MS's memory test http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp
Let it run for 30 min or so and see if you get any errors.
Now to boot the memory test you will need to make a usb stick bootable (This is how you can reinstall windows if you ever need to)
Just google "iso to usb bootable" and you will get a ton of different ways. Find one that works for you :-)
Another trick that I do...
Download the Ubuntu iso
http://www.ubuntu.com/download/ubuntu/download
This will let you run Ubuntu Linux without installing it. And you make the USB bootable for it with
http://www.pendrivelinux.com/universal-usb-installer-easy-as-1-2-3/#button
If you need to reinstall windows you can use Ubuntu to boot up and get your data off the drive, you will have network and internet access with it :wink:
Shane
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I know how to do the chkdsk, But a how do you do a Bad Sector check? Or did I just ask a stupid question?
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Not stupid at all.
There is multiple ways to run chkdsk, how are you running yours and I can tell you :wink:
Shane
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:cry: I think it's fried. I turned it on and it gives me a black screen that says 'NTLDR is missing Press ctrl+alt+del to restart'
And I don't really have an extra flash drive to use for the bootable thing. Would an MP3 player work? My old one looks alot like a flash drive.
Also, how would I go about reinstalling windows if I don't have a CD?
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You need a usb stick so you can make it bootable. Wal mart has them for $5 :wink:
Your hard drive may be bad, we really need to do that bad sector check!
Shane
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But I can't get onto windows. I barely even make it past the Dell Logo screen, then it goes black and tells me that NTLDR is missing. I press ctrl alt del like it says but it's like it's on repeat. Dell Logo, black screen, Dell logo, black screen and so on.
This just blows my mind. I was just on it, then I shut it down, ate dinner, got your reply then I turn it on and POOF dead computer. I'm only glad that I got all my work onto the USB before it happened.
What would I have to do if the hard drive is bad? It would make sense though, it's been through hell and back.
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If the drive is bad then you will need a new drive. Bad memory can do this as well.
First thing you are going to need is a usb drive. Then we can get some bootable tools to do the scans :-)
Shane
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I won't be able to get one until after Tuesday. I will get back to you after that. Thank you for your help.
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No problem, and I will be here when you need me :wink:
Shane
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Oh, you never answered my question about the mp3 player. I've been using it for odd files like a flash drive, It looks a lot like one. Do you think it would work?
http://www.rcaaudiovideo.com/audio/mp3players/?sku=TH1702
^^^ Follow the link, it'll show you what I'm talking about. I'm not good with describing things.
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Honestly I dont know. I never tried using a one for it.
It is just a store drive that the player reads off of. But you have to format and wipe it, not sure if that will mess up the player though. :wink:
Shane
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Eh... It's been messed up for a while, and I actually have formatted it. I was going to use it for my college, but lost it and bought a flash drive. I found the player the other night though. It's always worth a try, right? I don't really have anything to lose now.
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If you dont mind the chance of the player not working then I say go for it :-)
Follow the ubuntu links I gave you and lets get it started :wink:
Shane
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On the USB Installer I can't find the ISO file they want me to select. It's a bit confusing, but could you help me. I already downloaded Ubuntu desktop. I will keep trying until I get your reply.
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The Ubuntu file you download should have been the iso file. You select that file :wink:
Shane
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Oh My God! The Ubuntu operating system is installing. You are amazing. I have wanted this computer fixed since last year about this time. Thank you so much for talking me through this. :cheesy: :cheesy: :cheesy:
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Once you have Ubuntu up and since you are running it off the usb you can access your hard drive and run some repairs on it :-)
Ubuntu has some built in repairs for it.
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/37659/the-beginners-guide-to-linux-disk-utilities/
Shane