Can the computer be saved?

Suckit

Also, i believe for the old Philips Iqon PC's to enter BIOS is was F2 or Del key at startup
Edited..

Just saw above. Bios allows you to boot from CD or USB. (Windows XP Recovery Disk.)

pjohnson

Is this non deatructive system recovery (image above) not exactly what I need? I could be misunderstanding but it seems right. Leaves my files alone while resetting its own stuff.

Skyknight

As much as I hate to say it.....try both methods.....Firstly using the Windows disk then using the System restore mentioned above....... The way you can have your cake and eat it ....so to speak.

Suckit

I would try the icontric method first.

degsie

pjohnson wrote: »

Whats a bios?

If you need to ask it's probably not safe for you to go there. In a nutshell its a low level software that talks directly to the computer hardware. What might be useful to you is that it can be used to change the boot order so you can boot from CD first, assuming your pc supports it.

pjohnson

Suckit wrote: »

I would try the icontric method first.

I couldn't get that to work I cannot access the repair panel without disk.

pjohnson

Skyknight wrote: »

As much as I hate to say it.....try both methods.....Firstly using the Windows disk then using the System restore mentioned above....... The way you can have your cake and eat it ....so to speak.

Disk didn't work. It was said my machine could be too old.

pjohnson

degsie wrote: »

If you need to ask it's probably not safe for you to go there. In a nutshell its a low level software that talks directly to the computer hardware. What might be useful to you is that it can be used to change the boot order so you can boot from CD first, assuming your pc supports it.

I have a disk drive alright but most of that stuff goes right over my head when it comes to hardcore coding.

My gran just delivered me the holy water bottle which may help.

Suckit

Try it again, by changing the boot order in BIOS.

To enter BIOS press F2 or DEL. One of them should work, then show the menu screen here.

pjohnson

Suckit wrote: »

Try it again, by changing the boot order in BIOS.

To enter BIOS press F2 or DEL. One of them should work, then show the menu screen here.

Jaysus I got something alright. Hang on.

pjohnson

This


PS. My mouse doesn't work on this screen.

Skyknight

By the edge of our seats .....sorry......I know how you feel.

Suckit

Do not need mouse.

Use arrow keys, down to Advanced BIOS Features
See this menu
Then change first boot device to CDROM

degsie

pjohnson wrote: »

This


PS. My mouse doesn't work on this screen.

That's normal, you use the arrow keys and enter key



Set computer Boot from CD/DVD on Phoenix Award BIOS

1. Press Del or other hot keys to enter BIOS when your computer is powering on
2. Select Advanced BIOS Features with direction keys
3. Press Enter and access BIOS setting screen
4. Select First Boot Device or 1st Boot Device by up and down arrow keys
5. Choose CD-ROM with up and down keys
6. Press ESC back to BIOS setting screen
7. Choose Save & Exit Setup with direction keys
8. Press Y and Enter

pjohnson

Suckit wrote: »

Do not need mouse.

Use arrow keys, down to Advanced BIOS Features
See this menu
Then change first boot device to CDROM

Not my advanced bios menu.

No wait found it had to scroll to cdrom.

Suckit

Change First Boot device to CDROM by Pressing ENTER on First Boot Device [Floppy]

When you have done that. Save it and Exit (F10)
Then reboot PC with Windows XP CD inserted.
Follow this guide. Probably not essential, but is easy and will save any other unexpected issues that may arise.
http://icrontic.com/article/repair_windows_xp

pjohnson

degsie wrote: »

That's normal, you use the arrow keys and enter key



Set computer Boot from CD/DVD on Phoenix Award BIOS

1. Press Del or other hot keys to enter BIOS when your computer is powering on
2. Select Advanced BIOS Features with direction keys
3. Press Enter and access BIOS setting screen
4. Select First Boot Device or 1st Boot Device by up and down arrow keys
5. Choose CD-ROM with up and down keys
6. Press ESC back to BIOS setting screen
7. Choose Save & Exit Setup with direction keys
8. Press Y and Enter

Done.

Edit:

Its running from CD now.

Suckit

Reboot with Disk inserted and follow instructions on icrontic site.

pjohnson

Looks like this

degsie

Can you live stream so we can all experience the roller-coaster ride?

degsie

pjohnson wrote: »

Looks like this

need glasses...

yermanoffthetv

degsie wrote: »

Can you live stream so we can all experience the roller-coaster ride?

I thought it was just me who was finding this thread far more exciting that it really is. Go man Go!

pjohnson

Suckit wrote: »

Reboot with Disk inserted and follow instructions on icrontic site.

I'm waiting to get the chance to press R.

It just says Setup is starting Windows.


Edit: I dont like this, better not have froze like this. Am I screwed?

pjohnson

yermanoffthetv wrote: »

I thought it was just me who was finding this thread far more exciting that it really is. Go man Go!

The stress is horrible. My heart is broke with the blooming thing.

Skyknight

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmW-ScmGRMA Sorry couldn't resit

yermanoffthetv

pjohnson wrote: »

The stress is horrible. My heart is broke with the blooming thing.

It'll be grand. Its booting so its not bricked. Get through the recovery and you'll be right as rain. Were all rooting for ya!

pjohnson

5mins no change

Spear

The disc burn might have been flaky, was the blank sitting around for a few years?

pjohnson

Spear wrote: »

The disc burn might have been flaky, was the blank sitting around for a few years?

It probably was but its in its own proper packaging and case not just lying around.

pjohnson

One of these