Windows XP won't boot minidump file inside

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My laptop won't boot so i booted from a CD, and got this minidump.

Just wondering if there's anything i can do to repair it or if i need to reinstall.

Is there a way I can reinstall windows and keep all my files?
 
Thanks for your reply.
But my PC won't turn on. It just goes blue screen, if used Knoppix, so i can get access to the mini dump.

What would i need to do? to repair it this way?
I didn't have service pack 3 on there, just 2.
 
It's ok, i've managed to get MOST of my data files off there, ideally i would like to keep them but if they go they go.

I don't have an XP CD, can i download it anywhere? Or where would i be likely to get 1.

It's only the home edition i need really.
 
That's difficult

A lot of new (and some old) computers come with a Recovery partition
You'll know this, when it first turns on it'll say something like press F10 to go to the Recovery image (or something)

By the way, what specifically does happen when you turn it on? Any messages? Does Safe mode work ? (Safe Mode: Press F8 function key on Startup)
 
I'm not sure if it does have a recovery partition? F10 takes me to BIOS.

Safe mode doesn't work.

No message just a blue screen after it's tried to load XP for a couple of seconds.

The only other message i get is the black screen

"we apologize for the inconvenience, but windows did not start successfully.....


Safe mode
Safe mode network
Safe mode with CP
Last known good config what worked

Start windows normally"

None of the above work.
 
kimsland said:
Thanks for being quick, with the replies, but I will be signing off within the hour.

Download either of these and create a bootable CD from the .iso file.

XP Recovery Console

Hmm this one's not working hang on!

Another XP Recovery Console
http://www.thecomputerparamedic.com/files/rc.iso

Once booted into the Recovery console, run the following:

chkdsk c: /r

Note: there is a space after c:
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No problem thanks for all your help.

I was just going to say the first isn't working. But you edited before i could :)

I'l try the second now.
 
Right second isn't burnt to disc, and in the laptop., I've trying to use recovery console using the chkdsk c: /r
It's 6% complete at the moment, fingers crossed eh :)
 
sometimes it's quick, sometimes it's 10 mins. I'll wait
also unplug any hardware attached (but not during the check)
 
It got to 60% then just turned off like i'd pulled the power out, obviously i didn't.

Shal i try and run it again?
 
Ram fault
Or CPU overheating, can cause that
Or faulty HardDrive

As it wasn't using your software on the computer

Also:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116511
To find the same version, as your key, is difficult
It cannot be downloaded legally

The only Operating System that can be downloaded is Linux (seeming it's free for personal use)

I must go now :wave:

You can still reply, but I won't read it, until ~7 Hrs from now
 
kimsland said:
Ram fault
Or CPU overheating, can cause that
Or faulty HardDrive

As it wasn't using your software on the computer

Also:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116511
To find the same version, as your key, is difficult
It cannot be downloaded legally

The only Operating System that can be downloaded is Linux (seeming it's free for personal use)

I must go now :wave:

You can still reply, but I won't read it, until ~7 Hrs from now
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Ok, thanks for all your help again, i think it overheated and i'm running it again now 50% complete.

I'l try and sort it and keep you posted in here.

Thanks again for your help.
 
It eventually finished, It said it fixed 1 or more errors.... And it did. I'm using the laptop now.

Thank you, i really appreciate it!

:)
 
Thanks for the update :)

You really should image the drive (in case you ever need to re-install to another HardDrive (ie HDD replacement)

Norton Ghost (I use this one)
Acronis True Image (most users like this one)
Drive Image (Basically an alternative)
DriveImage XML (This one is free!)
MaxBlast (I haven't used this, but it's free)

Imaging: Backs up your entire system, including Windows and data, plus your partition as well. The image can be stored on removable media, such as DVD. And usually takes under an hour (depending on size of image) to fully recover from a blank HardDrive.
 
kimsland said:
Thanks for the update :)

You really should image the drive (in case you ever need to re-install to another HardDrive (ie HDD replacement)

Norton Ghost (I use this one)
Acronis True Image (most users like this one)
Drive Image (Basically an alternative)
DriveImage XML (This one is free!)
MaxBlast (I haven't used this, but it's free)

Imaging: Backs up your entire system, including Windows and data, plus your partition as well. The image can be stored on removable media, such as DVD. And usually takes under an hour (depending on size of image) to fully recover from a blank HardDrive.
Click to expand...

Thanks, i'l have a look through them :)
 
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