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transplant99 · 04-12-2009, 11:07 AM

OK..so a buddy of mine has this Compaq that is running XP...he goes to turn it on the other day and only gets as far as a screen that says something went wrong with a hardware or software change. He hadnt added nor deleted either according to him.

Its a black screen with white writing that states.

Safe Mode
Safe mode with Networking
Safe Mode with (something i forget)

Start at last known working configuration (or something like that)

Start normally.

Tried them all and it will go to the Windows XP screen...followed by the Compaq screen...the right back to the above screen.

Sounds like something has failed...but i cant figure out what it is...any suggestions?

04-12-2009, 11:07 AM	#1
transplant99 Fearmongerer Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Wondering when # became hashtag and not a number sign. Exp:	Another need help for a friend question OK..so a buddy of mine has this Compaq that is running XP...he goes to turn it on the other day and only gets as far as a screen that says something went wrong with a hardware or software change. He hadnt added nor deleted either according to him. Its a black screen with white writing that states. Safe Mode Safe mode with Networking Safe Mode with (something i forget) Start at last known working configuration (or something like that) Start normally. Tried them all and it will go to the Windows XP screen...followed by the Compaq screen...the right back to the above screen. Sounds like something has failed...but i cant figure out what it is...any suggestions?