Post: Computer is fucked?
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07-05-2012, 06:52 PM
#1
The computer I am using right now has a messed up screen forcing me to use a moniter.
I figured I'd use my old computer until I repair my laptop.
The issue with it is some time ago a linux distro was installed onto it, and then uninstalled and formatted.
Now I can't seem to install ANY version of windows, via CD or USB.
It doesn't reconize anything in the CD drive. USB drives have started to install but usually fail for unknown reasons..
Could it be my computer's HD was formatted into a different file system?
Is my only option to buy a new hard drive?
It is a Dell Dimension 3100. I also tried changing the boot order in the BIOS.
*Onboard hard disk
*Onboard CD drive or USB device
*USB device
Are my options. None of which recognize.
Any ideas?
07-06-2012, 05:13 PM
#11
Originally posted by xConManHD
eSATA for laptop; if you have a desktop in your house try attaching it to it, if you don't have an eSATA station.
For Dells you just execute it in Windows, it'll reboot then install it.
It's probably formatted in Ext2 or something.
OR download some software that will let you format the hard drive to NTFS(Use Google), burn it to a disc, shutdown the laptop you're on, take out the hard-drive, replace it with the one with the foreign file system from your old laptop, boot from the disc and wipe the drive.
Party!
For Dells you just execute it in Windows, it'll reboot then install it.
It's probably formatted in Ext2 or something.
OR download some software that will let you format the hard drive to NTFS(Use Google), burn it to a disc, shutdown the laptop you're on, take out the hard-drive, replace it with the one with the foreign file system from your old laptop, boot from the disc and wipe the drive.
Party!
I managed to format it in NTFS with DBAN. And I restored the BIOS to factory defaults but it still wont boot anything other than off a flash drive.
07-06-2012, 05:27 PM
#12
Alexis Rhodes
#get rekt
Originally posted by xThaSlothx
I managed to format it in NTFS with DBAN. And I restored the BIOS to factory defaults but it still wont boot anything other than off a flash drive.
file system should have no input on if it loads your windows disk to install if the disk doesnt load its either a issue with the hdd itself or your disk drive
07-06-2012, 05:47 PM
#13
Sagan
Pokemon Trainer
Originally posted by xThaSlothx
I managed to format it in NTFS with DBAN. And I restored the BIOS to factory defaults but it still wont boot anything other than off a flash drive.
Take the battery out of your Mobo, take out your RAM and put it back in... Set it on fire...
Google your problem, I can't help you anymore!
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