Desktop boot up problem

[PAkev]

I have a Micron Desktop that recently has given problems of booting up. After going through the startup it goes to the C: Dos Prompt and the keyboard locks up.<br /><br />Helpful advice appreciated.

 

[ndemge]

Re: Desktop boot up problem

What operating system?

 

[LubeDude]

Re: Desktop boot up problem

Me thinks that you have a hard drive failure.

 

[springhead]

Re: Desktop boot up problem

Have you tried to boot up in safe mode.

 

[ndemge]

Re: Desktop boot up problem

if it boots to the dos prompt, HD is working most likely... and I would lean to think he has 95, 98 or ME

 

[PAkev]

Re: Desktop boot up problem

Windows 98<br /><br />I mostly use it as a network terminal in my office.<br /><br />How do you start up in Safe Mode?

 

[Xcusme]

Re: Desktop boot up problem

To get into Windows 98 / ME safe mode, as the computer is booting press and hold your "F8 key" on the top of your keyboard or press and hold the left or right Ctrl key as the computer is booting. If done properly you should get into the "Windows 98 / ME Startup Menu" similar to the below screen example. In this menu choose option 3 by pressing the 3 key and press enter. <br /><br /> Note: With some computers if you press and hold a key as the computer is booting you will get a stuck key message. If this occurs, instead of pressing and holding the "F8 key", tap the "F8 key" continuously until you get the startup menu.