I cant boot my comp!

[Suhong]

Read my post above, thanks

[Try_conti]

think its more than just casing. the boot up screen shows Compaq. That means it comes with a motherboard with a specific BIOS from Compaq. I suggest you go find some of the necessary drivers before attempting to reinstall or else you may get stuck half way through ....

[Suhong]

Could you tell me how?? Hope you can guide me, i am also looking for the windows installation CD, any idea where i could find?

 

[Try_conti]

one option is to go to HP-Compaq's website to see if you can find the relevant drivers for this model of PC. Its probably under some obsolete models.

 

If you can find it, download it.

 

Regarding OS, there's a problem. Original Windows XP (I assume you use Windows XP) requires activation. You can't install it on more than one computer using the same serial number. Of course, there're are those $10 ones but I won't go there .....

 

If you have the original Windows XP that you bought for this system, use that. Or else, you'll have to buy the OS or look for someone to 'donate' one to you.

 

Of course, you can always use linux which can be downloaded for free .....

[Suhong]

Hope i can find a donater or i would just find it or go to the $10 one

 

I went to HP website(SG one), i seem to not able to find my model. So this means it does not need driver??

Edited February 6, 2009 by Suhong

[Raiders]

looks like tripped more than OS crash to me. Just a question, did u on it for a long time?

[Suhong]

I think i found the solution: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/documen...;product=444383

 

i would trying that out, thanks for all help

[Speedsun]

Check if the Windows serial number already pasted on your CPU casing...

[Suhong]

I have sucessfully done...i am using the other comp to use the net. Thanks for the help from everyone, any advise from bros? To prevent the same thing from happening again?