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I have two PC's, one is a XP Media Center Edition. It had a virus on it and kept getting a corrupt file, so my techyish relative came and wiped the hard drive from scratch ( or so he says but it was a partial wipe) and reloaded the OS onto it. It worked fine, but then kept getting the corrupt file again. I then decided to order the recovery disks from HP, which is the computer manufactuer. They arrived and I put them in, followed the steps, and all wen well until I came to the recovery partition. It was backing everything up ( one time process only) into the recovery partition all fine and dandy until it came to a file that had to do with Microsoft Office. It stayed their for about 45 minutes backing up this file where the longest had been 10 minutes max for all the others. I looked the file up and it said it was a small 10 mb file, so I turned the computer off and went to normal without the recovery partition. Worked fine until one day something happened and I guess I needed to do the recovery again (it's been a few months since this has happened) and did all the steps, but it wouldn't take. It gets to about 4% and then dies with a BSOD and this message:
A problem has been detected and Windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer.
DATA_KERNAL_INPAGE_ERROR
If this is the first time you’ve seen this stop error screen, restart your computer. If this screen appears again, follow these steps:
Check to make sure any new hardware or software is properly installed. If this is a new installation, ask your hardware or software manufacturer for any Windows updates you might need.
If problems continue, disable or remove any newly installed hardware or software. Disable BIOS memory options such as caching or shadowing. If you need to use Safe Mode to remove or disable components, restart your computer, press F8 to select Advanced Startup Options, and then select Safe Mode.
Technical information:
*** STOP: 0x0000007A (0xE121F318, 0xC0000185, 0xBF8B6147, 0x1C610860)
*** win32k.sys – Address BF8B6147 base at BF800000, Datestamp 3b7de698
Copied it down word for word, space for space. Can anyone help me get this thing up and running again? It's now getting important.
Forgot to mention that I get the same problem each time I put the recovery disk in.
I'd recommend using a NON-Recovery Disk, but rather a Clean, Non-OEM, Windows Disk. If the issue pertains to the Kernal, it's usually unfixable without a Hard Boot of the Drive. You should do more than Re-Format.. you should delete all the partitions off of your Hard Drive with a Windows Disk, then pop in the Recovery Disks and do the OEM install.
So I need to wipe the hard drive clean again and put in another non OEM OS?
Not quite. Wipe the HDD clean with the NON-OEM Windows Disk, as most Recovery Disks do not allow you to alter the Partitions [Everything is done for you], then pop in your Recovery Disk and let it install the new Primary, and possibly the Recovery, Drives.
I see what your saying now, so what exactly happened to it?
Get Windows 7
I have windows 7, that's my other computer.
The guy at the un paso store got you too!!
At the step store? Lol.
PurpleLlamaLover said:
I see what your saying now, so what exactly happened to it?
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When your supposed "Tech Savvy" friend attempted to fix your computer.. he, I'm assuming, did a simple "Repair" of the partition with an XP Disc. That is LITERALLY the most unwanted version of a fix ever... All it does is replace the system files, but keeps all of the other software that may have been conflicting with the system itself, BUT usually, all of the software is inaccessible. It's still on your computer, f*cking it up, but you can't see it.
Thus I always say, "If you get a bluescreen... more than once, and don't know what the code means... don't repair your computer.. re-format that b*tch after recreating the partitions."
But, if your XP compy has the specs to support Windows 7, your best bet, all in all, would be to install Windows 7. Doing so will save you the hassle of having to manually download all of the drivers for it... unlike installing a non OEM Windows XP [have to download & install the drivers manually].
PurpleLlamaLover
it sounds like the HP recovery disk could well be corrupt,
So you now have 3 options:
1. Try Linux Ubunut 10.4 LTS (Free Distro)
2. Buy a ligit copy of Windows 7
3. Download Windows Vista / 7 / XP from a torrent
and try untill you find a OS you lyk
Agent Zach said:
When your supposed "Tech Savvy" friend attempted to fix your computer.. he, I'm assuming, did a simple "Repair" of the partition with an XP Disc. That is LITERALLY the most unwanted version of a fix ever... All it does is replace the system files, but keeps all of the other software that may have been conflicting with the system itself, BUT usually, all of the software is inaccessible. It's still on your computer, f*cking it up, but you can't see it.
Thus I always say, "If you get a bluescreen... more than once, and don't know what the code means... don't repair your computer.. re-format that b*tch after recreating the partitions."
But, if your XP compy has the specs to support Windows 7, your best bet, all in all, would be to install Windows 7. Doing so will save you the hassle of having to manually download all of the drivers for it... unlike installing a non OEM Windows XP [have to download & install the drivers manually].
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I'll try and get 7 for it. It was the last of the XP models, just before vista so i'd think it should be able to run 7. Think I need a new hard drive?
Bro that Simon_WM guys a genius. Listen to him.
Yea. This is my computer here, http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/...en&dlc=en&cc=us&product=3257746&lang=en#N1030
Think it'll run it?
PurpleLlamaLover said:
Yea. This is my computer here, http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/...en&dlc=en&cc=us&product=3257746&lang=en#N1030
Think it'll run it?
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it may run with a lag
I just want it back up and running, I don't want vista though. On the little windows sticker is says "Vista Capable" but i've heard bad things about it, especially rom updating.
PurpleLlamaLover said:
I just want it back up and running, I don't want vista though. On the little windows sticker is says "Vista Capable" but i've heard bad things about it, especially rom updating.
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ummm i use vista and have updated all my win mo phones on it...never had a problem
Really? Well, i'll keep in mind if I can't get XP back on it. I'd rather just have 7 and XP. I don't care what it runs as long as it runs again.
the best suggestion in this thread was install linux , however i take it that isn't a possibility. so here's what you need to do, you will require the following:
1) a fresh mind
2) a freshly burned copy of XPwhateverflavoryouwant
3) you do not care about anything on that drive.
put in freshly burned xp into computer, boot to cd drive, follow onscreen instructions, delete all partitions, create new NTFS partition, install to new partition.
if error comes back, it is not a software issue. fixing a xp bsod really is simple if it isnt hardware related.
but i'm using flashboot to put XP back on my lapttop, and i think it will only boot from the usb drive, is there a way to install to my hdd? and i have no optical drive in it -,-;
Erm, good luck
XP does not support install from USB.
Best you can do, is install via network, or invest in an optical device as they surely must cost about ten cents from one of your WHARLMARTS
using wintoflash, hopefully it works....
acolwill said:
Erm, good luck
XP does not support install from USB.
Best you can do, is install via network, or invest in an optical device as they surely must cost about ten cents from one of your WHARLMARTS
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yes it does. get the hp format tool to install a boot sector on your flashdriv e then dump the xp cd to your flash drive boot from the flash drive and run. the xp setup inside of the i386 folder.
Like I said previously. Windows XP doesn't support that.
Considering I looked into this probably about 5 years ago, I still stand by my first comment.
If you still want to attempt to install a 9 year old operating system, then you may want to read these:
http://www.pctipsbox.com/installing-windows-xp-using-a-usb-flash-drive/
http://en.kioskea.net/faq/3065-installing-windows-xp-from-a-usb-key
got an external usb and got xp for better drivier usuilities.
alcolwill is prolly drunk , dont worry about him , heres wat ya redneck is lookin for
1, get ur hands on a win7/xp image
2, burn it to your favorite min. 4gb/(1gb for xp) usb drive with your favorite disk burning program that supports writing to usb (ultra iso for one < top menu , burn boot image , its vital that u dont just pull the files cuz u wanna create a booting sector)
3, set >boot from external< on and >boot priorities< for usb drive to correct value in bios (some bioses also have Esc for boot menu option)
4, ????? (restart comp)
5, PROFIT
if doesnt work , ask family for other pendrive/c-reader , not all can boot
went ahead and picked uo an external optical, so its all good! =]
WinXP from USB
it is possbile because i've done it. all it is a bootable drive
Hi everyone
I have an Asus laptop and I would like to reset it to factory settings (like wipe data in android) so all programs and settings I have made will be deleted. I dont want to reinstall windows I just want to delete all programs and reset settings so the computer will be like when I bought it Is there anyway to do this on windows7 and if its possible - how to do it?
Lol that doesn't exist really in Windows itself. Or you need to go back to state it was in when you bought it by using the recovery.
i agree with tomsteel1, the only way is to reinstall windows, i did this and backed up everything before i reinstalled windows.
Tap f9 during startup. That should load the recovery partition.
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I've owned many laptops over the years, and have yet to come across a laptop that will not do what is called "Full Destructive Factory Reset."
All user added software and files are whipped clean, and the system reverts back to the way it was shipped from the factory.
For HP it's under all programs>system recovery>PC Recovery and then follow instructions.
For Lenovo there is a special "Think Vantage" blue button that you press during boot-up, AND you can also access the recovery program from "all programs." Every manufacture offers these Factory recovery programs, and sometimes they vary slightly as to how they're implemented, but they all do the same thing. (don't confuse Microsoft Windows Restore operations with Full Factory restore operations)
If you no longer have the owners manual for your laptop, which will tell you how to perform a Full Factory Restore Operation, just google your Asus model # and Full Factory Restore, or go to the Asus Support Website, and you shall prevail.
Edit: If this was not the type of restore operation you were looking for, the previous outlined steps will also list all available options.
TravisBean said:
I've owned many laptops over the years, and have yet to come accross a laptop that will not do what is called "Full Destructive Factory Reset."
All user added software and files are whiped clean, and the system reverts back to the way it was shipped from the factory.
For HP it's under all programs>system recovery>PC Recovery and then follow instructions.
For Lenovo there is a special "Think Vantage" blue button that you press during boot-up, AND you can also acess the recovery program from "all programs." Every manufactuar offers these Factory recovery programs, and sometimes they varry slightly as to how they're implimented, but they all do the same thing. (don't confuse Microsoft Windows Restore operations with Full Factory restore operations)
If you no longer have the owners manual for your laptop which will tell you how to perform a Full Factory Restore Operation, just google your Asus model # and Full Factory Restore, or go to the Asus Support Website, and you shall prevail.
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Looks like you didn't own enough lol. I've seen many laptops without it.
As to how to do it, when the computer turns on, and you get the first screen and look at the bottom. It might say something along the lines of "Press F# for system recovery". If it doesn't boot into windows, and check if you have a recovery partition. Right click My Computer->Manage->Disk Management, and check if you have a partition called recovery.
jaszek said:
Looks like you didn't own enough lol. I've seen many laptops without it.
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Must have been before my time. Unless his Asus is ancient, their support website and/or his owners manual will give explicit step by step instructions for performing all restore operations.
I dont have the recovery partition. I only have system reserved, C:, and two unnamed partitions (70 and 4 GB) I think they are for ubuntu since I also have ubuntu installed so I dont even have normal startup but only asus screen then OS select and then "starting windows" screen. The manual says that there should be a recovery partition but probably previous owner deleted it (I am 2nd owner). s there any hope for me to get computer back in original state? And if I reinstall windows will I still be able to get programs that were originally installed on it (turbo33, fingerprint unlock, power4gear hybrid...)?
yannn007 said:
I dont have the recovery partition. I only have system reserved, C:, and two unnamed partitions (70 and 4 GB) I think they are for ubuntu since I also have ubuntu installed so I dont even have normal startup but only asus screen then OS select and then "starting windows" screen. The manual says that there should be a recovery partition but probably previous owner deleted it (I am 2nd owner). s there any hope for me to get computer back in original state? And if I reinstall windows will I still be able to get programs that were originally installed on it (turbo33, fingerprint unlock, power4gear hybrid...)?
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Ahhh, then they removed the recovery partition. You will need to use a windows CD (download it, it's legal) and use the key from the sticker on the bottom of the laptop. Than download all the drivers from Asus support website, and the might have all the programs (bloatware) there to download as well. If you don't have another computer, download the drivers before doing anything and keep them on a flash drive. Once you reinstall you might not have the LAN/WiFi drivers installed.
There may still be hope, try bashing "F11" on startup and see if you get to a recovery console, your 4gb partition could still be the recovery partition, if you want to explore it you can right click on my computer -> manage -> disk management -> click on the partition and click change drive letters and paths -> add a drive letter.
If this is completely useless then as the person above said (However the legality of obtaining an installation disk is questionable, also be careful with whether you are downloading an OEM version or RETAIL version, as your key is specific!) you can simply re-install windows and visit the asus site, punching in your model number from the bottom of the laptop !
The other 2 partitions are ext4 and are for linux so no recovery partition If I decide to format and install windows I download from somwhere will I be able to use original serial for activation? Because I see a lot of people have troubles activating (illegal) windows...
yannn007 said:
The other 2 partitions are ext4 and are for linux so no recovery partition If I decide to format and install windows I download from somwhere will I be able to use original serial for activation? Because I see a lot of people have troubles activating (illegal) windows...
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as long as u haven't activated 3 times, u should be fine
Hi,
i have my x98 Air 3G (C5J6) a few days and iam testing some roms and windows installation, but the first thing i do, is a full backup of the device and it worked great and is simply easy, no TWRP or other things needed.
Be sure you have a 32bit Windows installtion on your PC or virtual machine, i used macrium reflect for imaging harddisk (the free version is ok).
Install Macrium reflect under a 32bit machine and make the rescue bootstick from the macrium (use GPT when ask).
You need also an USB hub (no active needed) and a keyboard/mouse and enough space on the stick (you can also use an ext. USB disk for backup but with his own power).
With this USB stick you can boot on the x98, press "esc" when start the x98, goto save/exit and go down to your shown stick (begin with UEFI).
now you boot to Macrium reflect und make an image of your x98 (the hole disk with all partitions!)
When something went wrong with an installation, you can restore your x98. But not the bios!
You can also separatly restore your windows or andorid parts. Windows is partition 15-19, all before is for android.
I have test it and it works fine.
Sorry for my very bad english but i hope you understand what i write
Excuse me , can you explain better
This sentence?
"With this USB stick you can boot on the x98, press "esc" when start the x98, goto save/exit and go down to your shown stick (begin with UEFI)."
Thanks
PS
Another thing... You think what possible make this operation by win10 (32bit) installed on teclast (with support usb stick) ?
Suddenly, I can't boot into Manjaro, so until I get time this weekend, I'm stuck on (Barf) Windows.
When I try to boot into my Linux side, it won't go past the Rog Strix splash screen and if I try and Ctrl-Alt-Del, it takes about a minute, then reboots, but if I let it sit, it just sits there for good.
So, I've never done a bot repair off an Install drive. Can anyone give me a quick run-down? Or should I try an earlier Kernel in the boot options screen?
To get you up and running try selecting one of the fallback kennels and see if you can get booted up that way
Boot repairs are not hard specifically but they are a little involved. Basically you'll boot up into a live USB of Manjaro. Then you'll mount your root partition (e.g. /dev/sda2) to /mnt. You'll then mount your boot partition (e.g. /dev/sda1) to /mint/boot. Once you have those two things mounted then you can use "manjaro-chroot /mnt /bin/bash" to get into your system. It will look and act just like of you had booted up into your install.
From there you can update or reinstall grub, look at your last boot logs, install/update software, fix config files, etc. For your case I'd go looking through logs and see what is happening and once you know that you can fix it. When I've had boot problems it was generally because I recently changed either /etc/default/grub or /etc/mkinitcpio.conf and I just need to rollback the change.
Another thing that could have happened is stupid windows had an update and during that update it messed with the boot partition, which is generally what happens during windows updates, and you just need to run an update-grub and that generally fixes the problem. That reason alone is why several years ago I stopped dual-booting and just use Linux exclusively and use Windows VMs if I need something from windows.
Good luck! Hopefully all that helps! Here's a link to the Manjaro steps. https://wiki.manjaro.org/index.php?title=GRUB/Restore_the_GRUB_Bootloader
ironLink21 said:
Boot repairs are not hard specifically but they are a little involved. Basically you'll boot up into a live USB of Manjaro. Then you'll mount your root partition (e.g. /dev/sda2) to /mnt. You'll then mount your boot partition (e.g. /dev/sda1) to /mint/boot. Once you have those two things mounted then you can use "manjaro-chroot /mnt /bin/bash" to get into your system. It will look and act just like of you had booted up into your install.
From there you can update or reinstall grub, look at your last boot logs, install/update software, fix config files, etc. For your case I'd go looking through logs and see what is happening and once you know that you can fix it. When I've had boot problems it was generally because I recently changed either /etc/default/grub or /etc/mkinitcpio.conf and I just need to rollback the change.
Another thing that could have happened is stupid windows had an update and during that update it messed with the boot partition, which is generally what happens during windows updates, and you just need to run an update-grub and that generally fixes the problem. That reason alone is why several years ago I stopped dual-booting and just use Linux exclusively and use Windows VMs if I need something from windows.
Good luck! Hopefully all that helps! Here's a link to the Manjaro steps. https://wiki.manjaro.org/index.php?title=GRUB/Restore_the_GRUB_Bootloader
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Windows did do an upgrade - a crappy one at that. I need to get out of the WIndows Eval program now that I stay on Linux 99% of the time