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    My computer won't turn on after deleting dell Partition (E1505/6400)???? HELP

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by latestgood, Jul 16, 2008.

  1. latestgood

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    Got it to Work. I simply had to delete all my partition because there were two OS in HD.
    Anyway, THANKS GREG!
    Help,

    I have E1505 and after I deleted the dell partition (47mb) and reinstalling the OS. the computer hangs when I turn it on. I goes through Dell screen and it's blank. It over go over to the windows OS.

    Any help?

    Thanks,
     
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    Did you install the SATA drivers when installing XP? Or did you turn off SATA mode for installing the OS, and then turn SATA mode back on?
     
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    I do not know... I simply popped in Windows Media Disk. Deleted the partition and reinstalled it. I ran the dig. test and it was ok.

    I am thinking that it is hd problem...

    When I go into BIOS. I can see everything...
     
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    Ah, I thought you had completely reinstalled XP from an XP disc. Nevermind my first post.

    Do you have a XP disc? You can insert the disc, enter the repair console, and type the command fixmbr.
     
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    Hello,

    After I turn on the computer it's blank expect for "_" blinking.
    However, I can run the LINUX through CD with SOUND. UGH...
    Through Linux (ubuntu) I can access my other partition. Should I just erase all the partition in the hard drive?
     
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