My computer locks up and won't boot. What do I do?

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Jamie: you want this article: http://ask-leo.com/flashing_my_bios_failed_how_can_i_recover.html

When the power goes out my computer will not immediately reboot. I get a blue screen the first 3-4 or 6-7 times I reboot. Then it finally boots up normally with no problems. If I do a normal shutdown or restart, no problems, only if power goes off or machine unplugged.

My computer will not completely power on. It will go on for at best 5 seconds and then power off. I have to reset it just to try again and i still havent been able to access anything. Ive been told by some friends i might need a new power supply. Does anyone out there agree? Thanx

Quite possible, but almost impossible to diagnose remotely. You might try removing unneeded peripheral cards first - try booting with as little hardware plugged in as possible - that could tell you if it's some other component. But if you have the resources, go ahead and swap the powersupply. Otherwise you may be looking at taking it to a technician for diagnosis.

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i got a virus that when ever i boot up in the cornor it says windows envorment locked and threatens if i dont pay them 10 dollars it will take up hidden space on my harddrive turning it into a pulp..so recently i tried to save something and it says i have no more hard drive space "0" space to be exact please tell me how to rid this thank you.

Have you run up-to-date anti-virus software?

Hai All,

This problem is mainly due to your RAM, please try removing the RAM from the slot and fix it back again, your problem should be solved.

Regards,
Nandakumar
India

i am using a Dell inspiron 4000 and when i start my laptop it goes to the loading screen, where it says windows xp home edition with the green bar laoding, after that a blue screen pops up and is gone in a second, so i can't read what it says, then my computer starts again and the samething happens again and again. what should i do, i need help.

There's a technique I mention in this article: http://ask-leo.com/how_can_i_find_out_what_program_keeps_popping_up_in_my_taskbar_and_disappearing_before_i_can_click_on_it.html that you might try. Use a video camera to capture the message that flys by.

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