I forgot to post specs, sorry!
Its an emachines (typical problem)
1.5Ghz P4
256Mb RAM
Windows XP Home...
I'll get it more detail if it is needed... Tell me and I will get, even RAM manufacturer... lol
Well, my first post in the Cnet forums, but have been using forums for years.
Okay, my question. I am fixing a computer for my friend's dad, and I thought it would be no big deal because I have fixed it before. But, it was different this time.
When I try to start the computer, it starts like normal, goes into POST, and gets to where it looks for a boot drive. This is where it gets stuck. It won't boot off anything.
I have tried the HD from my HP873n and from my P3 classic, but it won't get halfway through POST on either of those.
I have put that HD into my HP to see if I could at least backup the files, but I cant get it (the HP) to load Windows XP MCE 2002. with the HD from the other PC. I can normally get it to boot up with any extra HD I have.
I have a decent background in computing and am going to take my A+ this fall, so I know a few tricks and have tried all of them. I double- and triple-checked jumpers at all times, checked all connections, and nothing seems to do anything.
I am totally lost on this one, so any ideas supplied would be very highly appreciated!
Thanks in advance guys!
John

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