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« on: January 08, 2006, 07:14:59 PM »
Im still trying to fix my moms computer - but something is wrong with the video card. I can only get it to startup in safemode.

It is a Geforce 2 MX/MX400, and for some reason it wont start up.

I go into Device Manager/Properties and it lists the following:

This device cannot startup (Code 10)

How do I make it startup? also, for some reason a NVIDIA Riva 128 is listed as the graphics card running (on safemode).

Thank you for the help.
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« Reply #1 on: January 08, 2006, 07:24:29 PM »
delete it from device manager, and reboot

what drivers is it trying to use?
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« Reply #2 on: January 08, 2006, 08:38:58 PM »
Under driver details -
"Provider: Unknown"
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« Reply #3 on: January 08, 2006, 08:52:39 PM »
then update them
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« Reply #4 on: January 10, 2006, 11:43:59 AM »
go here and get the latest drivers

http://www.nvidia.com/content/drivers/drivers.asp

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« Reply #5 on: January 10, 2006, 02:27:23 PM »
Yeah, Im trying to update the drivers.

But now it wont start up in safe mode.

I seriously want to kick this fucking thing.
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« Reply #6 on: January 10, 2006, 02:33:07 PM »
sounds like it\'s defective

1.  throw it in trash
2.  buy new one
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« Reply #7 on: January 10, 2006, 05:05:57 PM »
Yeah dude, I take it shes not gonna be playing F.E.A.R. anytime soon.


Just get her like a $20 card.
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« Reply #8 on: January 10, 2006, 05:23:16 PM »
i\'m trying to get rid of my dual 7800gtx\'s.  let me know if she wants em

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« Reply #9 on: January 10, 2006, 05:33:28 PM »
No, she needs to pay bills online and read email from grandchildren. F.E.A.R. is no where in sight.

Actually, Im installing on XP as we speak. She was running 2000, and if I am going through all this trouble, Im putting on XP. :laughing:

Could someone tell me how to remove an operating system when multiple OS\'s are installed?

Thank you.
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« Reply #10 on: January 10, 2006, 06:22:06 PM »
Just save anything she wants to keep and format and start all over dude. Best way to go.
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« Reply #11 on: January 10, 2006, 08:45:56 PM »
Well I installed XP on the system.

But when I startup it gives me the option of 2000 or XP. So all the old shit is still on there?

How do I get rid of 2000, and all that other stuff?
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« Reply #12 on: January 11, 2006, 01:14:54 AM »
First, remember to back up all the important files like burn it to a CD or DVD...

Then, when you first boot up the computer, press DEL key to go into Setup.  Then, highlight something that called "BIOS" like BIOS Setup or the sort and press enter.

Then go to First Boot Device and select CD-ROM.

Then go to Second Boot Device and select HDD-0.

Exit and save.

Insert the disc Windows XP into the computer and restart.  When it ask if you want to boot up from disc, press any key to enter so it will boot up Windows XP.  When it boot up windows xp and ask you if you want to Format everything from your HDD, choose that option and choose "install a fresh copy of Windows XP".  I can\'t remember the exact order in there, but that\'s what you should select though so the disc will format everything in your HDD meaning all files will be deleted.

After it finish formatting, it will install a Fresh Copy of Windows XP.  Then there will be times during installation, it will restart computer and remember not to press enter again when it ask you if you want to boot up from disc.  As it will automatically finish where it start off installing windows XP.  During installation, they will ask you some questions like username, etc.  After it finish installation and stuff, you should see Windows being boot up and the background which means you have successfully install it...

And here is a picture of BIOS so you can get a better idea of what i mean when choose CD-ROM as your first bootup device...
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« Reply #13 on: January 11, 2006, 07:58:17 PM »
I want to make sweet love to you.

How would I remove it (2000) without having to reinstall windowsxp?



thnx
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« Reply #14 on: January 11, 2006, 08:22:41 PM »
just go through the hard drive and delete individual files that predate your latest install.


At least that\'s how I\'d do it.
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