Dr. Zoidberg
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my laptop will not start-up, it goes into a start up repair mode that keeps resetting the laptop, cannot access safe mode or anything, PLZ HELP!
Start-up issues on my toshiba laptop. NEED HELP!!
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Narf!
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Don't worry, I got this.
Let's start ruling this out one by one. The quickest thing to do right now is to vacuum all the air vents on your laptop. If it's caked-on splooge, I personally recommend Goo-Gone, but anyway I digress...
Next, download and run memtest86 (http://www.memtest86.com/). It's been a while since I've used it, but just burn it onto a CD/DVD and have it boot off of your CD/DVD-ROM
If that fails, then it's your memory. If it passes, then you need to buy leaf blower, strip the motor & fan unit off of it and attach it to your laptop. This will make sure it's not running hot.
Dr. Zoidberg
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ok, awesome, i have 10 days left on my warranty, should i fix it myself or just send it to the manufacturer?
Dr. Zoidberg
TD Admin
and what do you mean by 'tun download'? i am unable to access anything other than boot menu (in dos style blue screen) and the start up repair program
Narf!
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Sorry, I meant just download and run LOLOL
but yeah, you'll need to access you BIOS and change the boot setting/order to CD/DVD-ROM first, pop in the CD/DVD with Memtest86 on it and it should boot straight into it.
As for the warranty thing, I would log the problem with Toshiba anyway. This way there's a record of the problem before the warranty expires. Rather than you trying to fix it and find out it's not something you can do/requires new hardware and now the 10 days has passed and you're SOL.
Dr. Zoidberg
TD Admin
thanx so much narf, i will register the issue with toshiba asap, and give this a try hopefully this week. the only shitty part is i dont have a computer to DL and burn this program. so i will need to figure something out lol. maybe the library will have a cd/dvd burner i could use.
EDIT: your signature (the cat GIF) is awesome.
EDIT: your signature (the cat GIF) is awesome.
Dr. Zoidberg
TD Admin
ok thanx for the tip. i'll update when i've had a chance to try this.
OG buckshot jr
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Hey hey, just saw this. Ok, so Windows won't boot, it just keeps rebooting into repair mode, right?
EDIT: I'm on Steam all day, add me and message me, I can definitely help (if this is an option for you).
EDIT: I'm on Steam all day, add me and message me, I can definitely help (if this is an option for you).
Narf!
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OG buckshot jr
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lol oh what - EVER! lol
I can already tell it's just a Windows fail, there's an easy way to fix this.
Load Windows recovery, let it scan and find nothing, then bottom left click "Advanced Command Prompt" blah blah
- Then use something called Bootrec to fix the boot partition.
Or you can boot of any windows 7 disk to get to the same fix.
The laptop has no hardware issue, and so Toshiba is just going to format the entire computer and then you're fucked - manufacturers don't save fuck all. On top of that, they may charge you ~$60 for the hour labour it takes to do that (manufacturers DO NOT cover software issues!!!)
Dr. Zoidberg
TD Admin
i do not have steam on this computer (im at work)
Dr. Zoidberg
TD Admin
im done work at 5:00, (1 hour away) so hopefully boss will let me try this here so i have access to a computer to get your assistance if needed. and i really appreciate this guys.
OG buckshot jr
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No problem.
Let your laptop boot up into recovery, do it's scan, and most likely tell you "We can't find shit cause we're useless" message. Then, DO NOT REBOOT!
Once it fails, you'll be here:
Click on "Command Prompt"
Once command prompt opens, use Bootrec to fix the mothafucka. Let me know when you're in command prompt and I'll walk you through the commands.
EDIT: Ok, saw your last message, and no worries. I'll monitor this thread to see when you post and I'll help you out asap.
Let your laptop boot up into recovery, do it's scan, and most likely tell you "We can't find shit cause we're useless" message. Then, DO NOT REBOOT!
Once it fails, you'll be here:
Click on "Command Prompt"
Once command prompt opens, use Bootrec to fix the mothafucka. Let me know when you're in command prompt and I'll walk you through the commands.
EDIT: Ok, saw your last message, and no worries. I'll monitor this thread to see when you post and I'll help you out asap.
Dr. Zoidberg
TD Admin
my start up recovery looks different, im running windows 7
Dr. Zoidberg
TD Admin
ok my advanced options looks almost same tho, i'll let you know when im there
OG buckshot jr
TD Admin
No problem, that's Toshiba's little 'spin' on the Windows Recovery platform... It'll get the job done.
Dr. Zoidberg
TD Admin
right at this moment its constantly reseting before it gets to the repair mode... fuckin fuckity...