- Black Screen Operating system not found
- Posted by Marsha on October 22nd, 2005
When I try to start my computer, I get a black screen:
Operating system not found and a flashing little bar
What do I need to do now to get my Windows XP back?
Thanks
Marsha
- Posted by Galen on October 22nd, 2005
In news:uIV9bos1FHA.1212@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl,
Marsha <nospamplease@nosuchplace.com> had this to say:
My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:
> When I try to start my computer, I get a black screen:
> Operating system not found and a flashing little bar
> What do I need to do now to get my Windows XP back?
> Thanks
> Marsha
Without more information...
Repair Installation of XP :
http://kgiii.info/windows/XP/general/xprepair.html
--
Galen - MS MVP - Windows (Shell/User & IE)
http://dts-l.org/
"A man should keep his little brain attic stocked with all the
furniture that he is likely to use, and the rest he can put away in the
lumber-room of his library where he can get it if he wants it."
Sherlock Holmes
- Posted by Marsha on October 22nd, 2005
Thanks Galen...I did the Repair/Format. It was easier than I thought it
would be. I know NOT to get on the internet with it until I add SP2 (I have
the disk), add virus protection, & have a firewall enabled so I will
probably be posting back one day next week when I sit down to get it ready
for the internet to be sure I don't leave anything out. I appreciated the
reply & help.
Marsha
"Galen" <galennews@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:%23eg%23F%23s1FHA.2132@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl.. .
> In news:uIV9bos1FHA.1212@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl,
> Marsha <nospamplease@nosuchplace.com> had this to say:
- Posted by Galen on October 23rd, 2005
In news:uPMWIJx1FHA.2884@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl,
Marsha <nospamplease@nosuchplace.com> had this to say:
My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:
> Thanks Galen...I did the Repair/Format. It was easier than I thought
> it would be. I know NOT to get on the internet with it until I add
> SP2 (I have the disk), add virus protection, & have a firewall
> enabled so I will probably be posting back one day next week when I
> sit down to get it ready for the internet to be sure I don't leave
> anything out. I appreciated the reply & help.
> Marsha
>
> "Galen" <galennews@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:%23eg%23F%23s1FHA.2132@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl.. .
>> In news:uIV9bos1FHA.1212@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl,
>> Marsha <nospamplease@nosuchplace.com> had this to say:
Take a look here:
www.kgiii.info (I admit it's mine but then again I also admit I make
absolutely nothing from it and that it's pretty nekkey for content really)
and you'll find some firewall and other security software solutions for free
that will enable you to connect with a bit more comfort.
There's a forum but it's seldom used though you're free to take advantage of
it if you'd like. But there's a list of the stuff I generally have to say as
it's being slowly converted to HTML and awaiting additions. That might help
you on your way.
--
Galen - MS MVP - Windows (Shell/User & IE)
http://dts-l.org/
"A man should keep his little brain attic stocked with all the
furniture that he is likely to use, and the rest he can put away in the
lumber-room of his library where he can get it if he wants it."
Sherlock Holmes
