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    My Vostro 1500 has just crashed!

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Raffael, Dec 30, 2007.

  1. Raffael

    Raffael Newbie

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    I tried turning off the DEP in Command prompt and when I restarted the computer wouldnt boot! Not even in startup recovery! Help!
     
    Raffael, Dec 30, 2007
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    sly m1530 owner!!!

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    does it make beeping sonds
     
    sly, Dec 30, 2007
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  3. PhoenixFx

    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    Do you see anything on the screen (like the initial BIOS splash screen with the DELL logo and white progress bar) ?
     
    PhoenixFx, Dec 30, 2007
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    outkastland Notebook Evangelist

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    restart in safemode and run a virus scan.
     
    outkastland, Dec 30, 2007
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  5. vengance_01

    vengance_01 Notebook Deity

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    Ether that or put your Vista Disk in and use the built in recovery software. Also instead of doing Safe mod, try "Last known good configuration"
     
    vengance_01, Dec 30, 2007
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    Raffael Newbie

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    Wont go into safe mode
    wont go into recovery software
    wont do last known good configuration
    The Dell sign comes on and then it gives me a choice of recovery software or start up like normal and whenever i try either windows blue screen comes on.
     
    Raffael, Dec 30, 2007
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    XxXKUL Notebook Consultant

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    well your gonna just have to reformat your hard drive with the operating system disc and restart your laptop anew.... my opinion
     
    XxXKUL, Dec 30, 2007
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    Again set your boot order to boot CD first, and use the recovery software on the Vista Installation Disk and see if you can repair or recover the OS.
     
    vengance_01, Dec 30, 2007
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  9. PhoenixFx

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    Yes, try repairing first. If you haven't turned off System restore feature, then you should be able to revert it back to a safe restore point.

    check out this guide for step-by-step instructions.
     
    PhoenixFx, Dec 30, 2007
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