One of my computers will not load up past the start up screen.  A game was installed and it caused a conflict that will allow to the computer to begin to load in Safe Mode but then it freezes and it has been left sitting like this and I need this computer retored.  My other computer is also a HP, slightly different and has recently had windows re-installed through a service dept.  Could making a back up of the one be installed into the other to get it to load Windows again?  I know this probably sounds crazy but I had to ask.
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Unless they are close to the same model a restore CD most likely won't work since the hardware in each computer is bound to be different.  \n\nIf you have a restore partition I've never heard of someone being able to turn one into a working CD, they aren't really set up for that.
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If you get the message "Non system disk" upon bootup and you can't get rid of it, it looks like your hard drive crashed.  If the boot sector on the hard drive is toast, it can't boot up and you'll get that message.\n\nAs for fixing it... I honestly hope you didn't have anything important on it.\n\nLets see... Double-check there's no disks in any drives, including CD-ROMs.  Try going into your BIOS setup and resetting it to the defaults. If none of this works, you may have to take more drastic measures.\n\nIf you have another PC, you can take the hard drive out and put it in as a slave in the second PC. This will at least allow you to copy off anything you need.\n\nIf you don't have another PC, you can try re-installing windows over itself. Just make sure you don't re-format or re-partition in the process.  As long as you keep the current file system, you won't lose any data.
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What you want to do if to reformat your computer. That's OK. It will work much better after, but all your programs and data will be lost. So I suggest o back-up all your important data. And after the new installation of the OS(Windows, Linux or any other) you will have to install all your programs again. If you have problems contact me through e-mail and I will try to help you.\nGood luck!
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if you still have the warrent lol take it back to the place where you bought it maybe they can send it back and have it fixed? :D if not  call the HP ppl tech support
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System Restore.\n\nThis would restore the computer to an earlier date.\n\nFor information :\n\nUsing System Restore for Windows XP\n---------------------------------------------------\nhttp://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/genericDocument?lc=en&cc=us&docname=bph07103\n\nor\n\nhttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/306084/
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you need to have orignal copy of your OS system CD/ your best bet is to get someone that repairs pc for a living,you or someone deleted the start up program file for your pc,its to complicated to try to exsplain what to do/Seek pro help u'll be better off?
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This is typical when a system has been affected by some malicious software (virus/worm/Trojan). The fix for that is actually reload your system. If you have done a backup of your system you can then restore it to that state. \n\nOnce done be sure to download all security updates provided by Microsoft. I would also recommend that you load a personal virus scan application like Norton or McAfee.\n\nNow if this a new system (within the last two years) on the boot splash screen you should have an option on the bottom of the screen (F10 or F12) to restore Windows, this is a lot easier than finding your OEM disk that should have come with your laptop to restore your system.
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Look down the list and often by looking at the file name or the folder it is in you can guess what it controls.  If not, try turning it off, reboot and see what happens.  \n\nThe worst that could happen is your computer might hang up before it gets all the ay into Windows.  Then you would need to reboot in Safe Mode (press the F8 key during the initial boot up and when the menu appears select Safe Mode).  \n\nIn Safe Mode none ot the startup stuff it loaded.  Go into msconfig and turn whatever it was back on.\n\nLittle bit of trial and error and you should be able to detect what you do and don't want to run.
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As far as windows is concerned...plse try logging to safe mode. you have to keep tapping on F8 key to go to advanced options menu after you see the HP logo during the startup. \nThere in the menu choose safe mode and login as administrator.\nonce booted to desktop verify the user accounts and if required create one and then try loggin in the normal mode.
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You will need to format your computer or use the recovery disc to install windows again.\n\nThis is a common problem when your windows crashes and is not loading correctly.
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You probably have to put your PC into system recovery (non-destuctive) mode.And your windows application will be restored.
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blue screen of death is your technical term..reinstall windows or replace harddrive then install windows but in order to do this you MUST have the windows disk..so unless you have a generous friend i suggest a trip to the store...newegg.com has it fairly cheap..the windows program....best of luck from a friendly computer repair technician:)
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I'm surprised the company you bought the PC from didn't a include a recovery CD.  But as soon as put PC on is there is an option to do a system recovery?
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what's happening is that the OS on the HD is setup for the hardware configuration of the OLD computer (the cpu, mobo, ram etc etc) when you put it in the new computer it cant recognize all the new components and therefore cannot boot up. your going to have to back up all your files and reformat the HD so the OS will be setup for the new computer.
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It's possible a portion of the hard drive has been damaged. Will it start in safe mode? You may need to start fresh and reinstall windows. If it's too old it may not be able to work on a wireless network. See if you can upgrade to at least win 2000 It's close enough to xp to have most of the same compatible software and hardware requirements.
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Just bootup Ur PC! if it still work?\ngo to " Start >All programs>Accessories>System tools>System Restores . select > restore my computer to earlier time, clip on NEXT and choose a date B4 Ur problems occurred, then U follow the on screen instruction. It should resolve Ur problems.\nIf U have destroyed the System initial file during Ur restoration in DOS mode, then GOD BLESS YOU! Reinstall Ur OS!
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I have doing these for as long time , it's simple and easy to do. As was stated above don't forget to save all your important files \nThough after reinstalling windows don't forget to update drivers for the components from their manufacturers site and also dont forget about http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx/default.mspx it helps you if you have games running.\nGood Luck