Hardware & Devices

Re: Windows could not start properly, a new software or hardware may be responsible for this problem

1-May-10 23:05

hello friends, I have a big problem with my Desktop(PC de bureau) Brett. It does not want to boot and I have this message displayed on my screen

Windows could not start properly, a new software or hardware may be responsible for this problem.

if your computer stops responding, so as to restart inatendues or been automatically stopped to protect your files or folders, select 'Last Known Good Configuration (to return to the last parameter operating correctly)'

If a previous startup attempt was interrupted due to power failure or because the power button or reset has been activated, or if you do not know the cause of this problem, choose 'Start Windows normally' .

Safe Mode
safe mode with network support
command prompt back in safe mode
Last Known Good Configuration
start windows normally.

knowing that I tried all suggestions and nothing happens if I put the cd rom windows xpSP3 EVEN boot from CD (F12)
Thank you for helping me
Cordially

Eddy Vluggen1-May-10 23:50

Re: Windows could not start properly, a new software or hardware may be responsible for this problem

1-May-10 23:50

Tunisien86 wrote:
knowing that I tried all suggestions

You didn't specify whether the computer boots in safe mode. What version of Windows' is Brett running under?

You could try running the System Restore[^] tool from the command-line. I suggest you make a backup of all your data before you start experimenting.

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Tunisien862-May-10 0:25

Re: Windows could not start properly, a new software or hardware may be responsible for this problem

2-May-10 0:25

Hi,
My computer doesn't boot in safe mode:F8 has no effect.Also,when I try to boot from my CD XP SP2,it doesn't let me do that:F12 has no effect
I can't do anything with my PC:showing the error dialog and reboot,can't execute any thing.
Thks
Smile | :)

Eddy Vluggen2-May-10 0:40

Re: Windows could not start properly, a new software or hardware may be responsible for this problem

2-May-10 0:40

Tunisien86 wrote:
I can't do anything with my PC:showing the error dialog and reboot,can't execute any thing.

Once you see the boot-menu, you should "at least" be able to select one of the options using the up-/down arrow keys.

You state that you can't "execute anything"; does that mean that you can't enter the command prompt in safe mode, do you get an error when running a command, or does the keyboard refuse?

Does your PC have an option to boot from USB? It might be more efficient to salvage your work from the broken system and to reinstall it, depending on the cause.

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Tunisien862-May-10 1:36

Re: Windows could not start properly, a new software or hardware may be responsible for this problem

2-May-10 1:36

Hello Eddy,
I can't enter the command prompt in safe mode.I try to write with my keyboard but nothing is shown in screen.My PC doesn't have an option to boot from USB.
I am really crazy. OMG | :OMG:

Thank u

Eddy Vluggen2-May-10 1:45

Re: Windows could not start properly, a new software or hardware may be responsible for this problem

2-May-10 1:45

Tunisien86 wrote:
I try to write with my keyboard but nothing is shown in screen.

You didn't spill coffee on your keyboard, did you?

Time to boot from some other device and whipp out some diagnose-tool. Does the system boot from a floppy? Can it be booted otherwise?

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Tunisien862-May-10 2:08

Re: Windows could not start properly, a new software or hardware may be responsible for this problem

2-May-10 2:08

Hello,
Never i spelt coffee or water on my keyboard.I try with a floppy disc but it can't reboot also.
Thanks

Eddy Vluggen2-May-10 2:21

Re: Windows could not start properly, a new software or hardware may be responsible for this problem

2-May-10 2:21

Tunisien86 wrote:
Never i spelt coffee or water on my keyboard.

No smoking and drinking behind the keyboard?

Tunisien86 wrote:
I try with a floppy disc but it can't reboot also.

From which we deduce that you have a floppy-drive. I'm going to guess that it's booting to the harddisk without even trying the floppy.

Which brings you indeed to the BIOS-settings, which will vary depending on your brand. You can usually enter the BIOS by hitting the DEL key a few times, just before the PC tries to boot. There should be some entry that defines in what order to "try" the bootdevices.

That won't repair your PC btw, it would only allow you to boot again. From there-on, you'd still have to repair the system.

An alternative option would be to create a CD that you can boot from. There are various Live-CD's available for download, complete with virusscanners Smile | :)

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fat_boy28-May-10 21:50

fat_boy

28-May-10 21:50

Time to reinstall.

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Re: Windows could not start properly, a new software or hardware may be responsible for this problem

wangbo02392-May-10 1:22

wangbo0239

2-May-10 1:22

hello friend, you can recover your OS,frist you should set your first boot device in CMOS System.
you can press del when your compute start and enter BIOS System,there you can set your first boot device

maybe my answers is not available for you , ps: I am freshman in this field...

Re: Windows could not start properly, a new software or hardware may be responsible for this problem

Tunisien862-May-10 1:45

Re: Windows could not start properly, a new software or hardware may be responsible for this problem

2-May-10 1:45

Hi,
I enter the bios system but I doesn't know what option i choose?
Also i don't understand u sentence:,first you should set your first boot device in CMOS System.
Can u help me to know how using CMOS sytem bios.
Thanks Cry | :((

wangbo02392-May-10 16:59

wangbo0239

2-May-10 16:59

i am very sorry ,my english is very poor!!! ^_^
now i will give you a website http://www.hiren.info/pages/bios-boot-cdrom[^]
you can do it as it shows!

Re: Windows could not start properly, a new software or hardware may be responsible for this problem

@Intersect☺™2-May-10 20:57

@Intersect☺™

2-May-10 20:57

just go with "Last known good Confg." option, it will surely help u to open ur PC.
If still it doesn't work, pls let me know, I will help u then.

Re: Windows could not start properly, a new software or hardware may be responsible for this problem

Robert Romero10-May-10 8:20

Robert Romero

10-May-10 8:20

Just put the CD and boot, when it gives you the press "any Key..." dialog with a different Keyboard then the one you are currently using hit spacebar, let setup start, hit "f8" at the license agreement all that jazz and instead of giving you the format drive screen it will let you reinstall right over the old install you may have to re-register some programs but it is the easiest "dead-OS" fix I know of.

- OR -
The other option is go into the bios options and systematically disable Devices until your OS starts. What this does is gives you a couple of hints as to what the issue is/was. If a piece of Hardware Died you will know when you re-enable it. However I find that is usually not the case, I seem to come across more often is IRQ conflict, You install some program that tries to use some IRQ that is already bound up and it crashes every-time upon boot, the solution I use in this latter case I start safe-mode with cmd-prompt. first thing i do is type "Explorer.exe" I do it this way because it is the least amount of windows to start and still be useful (I like the mouse) Then I do a quick regedit and remove the last thing I installed from the key that deals with autostart along with the keys for the last thing I installed. If you didn't install anything the first or second fixes will take care of you.

If it has an OS, I've broken it(and the OS)...
If it has a problem, I've fixed it(Or worked around it)...
If it is older than dirt, I love it(Then I install an OS and break it)...

High Resolution Monitor

εїзεїзεїз29-Apr-10 1:24

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29-Apr-10 1:24

cpu is not supporting high resolution of monitor, shutdowns..Is it Monitor Problem. if so then why CPU shuts down

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Re: High Resolution Monitor [modified]

Richard MacCutchan29-Apr-10 1:37

Richard MacCutchan

29-Apr-10 1:37

S0FTDEV wrote:
cpu is not supporting high resolution of monitor

What does this mean? There is no direct connection between CPU and monitor.

S0FTDEV wrote:
shutdowns..Is it Monitor Problem.

Again what does this mean; is what a monitor problem?

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εїзεїзεїз29-Apr-10 1:49

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29-Apr-10 1:49

CPU shuts down when i connect it to a high resolution monitor. Is this VGA(CPU) problem or Monitor's problem. off course they are connected

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modified on Thursday, April 29, 2010 7:55 AM

Richard MacCutchan29-Apr-10 1:57

Richard MacCutchan

29-Apr-10 1:57

Well that's your problem, don't connect the monitor to the cpu, connect it to the monitor outlet. Laugh | :laugh:

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εїзεїзεїз29-Apr-10 2:16

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29-Apr-10 2:16

Richard MacCutchan wrote:
don't connect the monitor to the cpu, connect it to the monitor outlet.

its not lounge Poke tongue | ;-P

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Richard MacCutchan29-Apr-10 2:44

Richard MacCutchan

29-Apr-10 2:44

S0FTDEV wrote:
its not lounge

I appreciate that, but your question was not very clear; I was trying to get some more information.

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