power-cuts while pc is running affects hardware like mobo, HDD
Yes really anything. But in saying that, mostly it affects software not hardware.
In your case it still leans towards, software issue.
Lets Start.
Firstly remove the power cord from the back of the computer
Then hold the power switch in for 30 secs (this disperses all internal voltage)
Re-plug the power cord back in (very securely)
Turn on the computer again
Does it start ?
Next (if the above didn't help)
Start your computer
You will notice (in the next 3 seconds) a BIOS or Setup prompt (F2 or DEL, or other)
Press the key it says to press, to go into your system bios
Once inside bios, confirm your Boot or Startup order is:
1 CD
2 HDD
3 Doesn't matter what you put here !
Save and exit
Restart try again
Next (if the above didn't help)
Grab your Windows CD (Oh no! - we are not hurting anything - just testing)
Start your computer
At the message "press any key to start Cd" (or some other similar message)
Press a key on your keyboard to go into the CD startup
When you get to the "R" screen prompt, press R
1 to go into the Administrator account, then Enter (R, 1, Enter)
At the Dos prompt type
chkdsk c: /R (note: there is a space after C: )
Then Enter
Wait until finished
Type exit and restart
Allow windows to start (not the Cd)
I hope this helps as the preliminary steps to take
Please reply back with full results
And also your Operating System (Xp Home ? )
