hi there.
ive got issues with a dell (dimension 3000) if thats any help.
it originally had issues with installing a printer. that was installed, that seemed to go ok, then try tried to connect it to the net to find a dialup provider.
after trying to install various provider software a system restore was carried out, after installing a new AV and spyware stuff.
now when the OS boots, it gets to the windows loading page and hangs big time, for ages. it loads windows bit by bit but nothing can really be done.
i think its looking for internet connections but without being able to use windows nothing much can be diagnosed.
ive gone into safe mode and disabled most of the registry that i dont need, windows still wont open.
a reinstall would be the easiest route it seems, but it wont let me boot from a cd. it has xp home on there, all i have around at the moment it windows millenium. i just want to get it working basically
how can i format C: in the state its in?
is it best to get the HDD out and into another comp and format it then? will Dell's bios ever let me run another OS etc?
cheers
PS.. i hate dell
ive got issues with a dell (dimension 3000) if thats any help.
it originally had issues with installing a printer. that was installed, that seemed to go ok, then try tried to connect it to the net to find a dialup provider.
after trying to install various provider software a system restore was carried out, after installing a new AV and spyware stuff.
now when the OS boots, it gets to the windows loading page and hangs big time, for ages. it loads windows bit by bit but nothing can really be done.
i think its looking for internet connections but without being able to use windows nothing much can be diagnosed.
ive gone into safe mode and disabled most of the registry that i dont need, windows still wont open.
a reinstall would be the easiest route it seems, but it wont let me boot from a cd. it has xp home on there, all i have around at the moment it windows millenium. i just want to get it working basically
how can i format C: in the state its in?
is it best to get the HDD out and into another comp and format it then? will Dell's bios ever let me run another OS etc?
cheers
PS.. i hate dell