Compaq Problem - PLEASE HELP

Memo · 07-11-2001, 02:27 AM

Ok. Well my friend asked me to help him install a new 60 GB HD into his computer. The computer had been acting crappy lately (Compaq) and so he asked me to go ahead and format the main 40 GB hard drive as well. Everything went ok and I installed Win 98 SE without a hitch. I then proceeded to install the drivers for his ATI Rage 128 All In Wonder Pro. Do the routine reboot after driver installation and BAM when the Flying Windows boot screne comes on the computer goes into sleep mode. I got into safe mode, removed drivers and it boots fine. Tried getting latest drivers from the ATI site and still the same damn thing. Is there a way I can turn on safe mode is does anyone know what the hell is going on? This is why I absolutely HATE HATE HATE compaqs and all stupid computers with a sleep button. But I have left him comptuerless for 2 days now with no resolve. Any help appreciated

Grimm · 07-11-2001, 10:50 AM

Compaq's used to have a small partition on the HD that contained some Compaq specific information on them. They might still be doing that. This partition told the computer how to act and was required for proper operation. The partition is hidden from your OS.

BADFlSH · 07-11-2001, 01:16 PM

This might help http://support.ati.com/infobase/3427.html

If not, what model compaq does he have?

Memo · 07-11-2001, 11:45 PM

Well I sure as hell hope that wasn't the partition that I removed, lol.

cruelpupet · 07-19-2001, 09:28 AM

you have a Compaq.....get rid of it......prblem solved

http://www.penny-arcade.com/mortyr.shtml

follow link to see how to fix a compaq

jsouth4502 · 07-24-2001, 03:09 PM

That would be a lot funnier if I wasn't trying to fix a Compaq.

Julie
looking for the matches...

Memo · 07-24-2001, 10:57 PM

Oh ya, I never posted my resolution. I formatted it again and installed from scratch. Seemed to work. Once again, CompCrap proves to be a piece.

07-11-2001, 01:16 PM	#3
BADFlSH Lieutenant Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 314	This might help http://support.ati.com/infobase/3427.html If not, what model compaq does he have? __________________ <{{{{{{<( ßÅÐfÏ§H )>}}}}}}>

07-19-2001, 09:28 AM	#5
cruelpupet Admiral Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: NYC Posts: 6,302	you have a Compaq.....get rid of it......prblem solved http://www.penny-arcade.com/mortyr.shtml follow link to see how to fix a compaq __________________ Am I alone here? Is that it? Am I the only one who sees. Maybe we can learn to be just like him. Wear a little uniform. Yes, sir. No, sir. Thank you, sir.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

07-11-2001, 02:27 AM	#1
Memo Admiral Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: East Village Posts: 5,659	Ok. Well my friend asked me to help him install a new 60 GB HD into his computer. The computer had been acting crappy lately (Compaq) and so he asked me to go ahead and format the main 40 GB hard drive as well. Everything went ok and I installed Win 98 SE without a hitch. I then proceeded to install the drivers for his ATI Rage 128 All In Wonder Pro. Do the routine reboot after driver installation and BAM when the Flying Windows boot screne comes on the computer goes into sleep mode. I got into safe mode, removed drivers and it boots fine. Tried getting latest drivers from the ATI site and still the same damn thing. Is there a way I can turn on safe mode is does anyone know what the hell is going on? This is why I absolutely HATE HATE HATE compaqs and all stupid computers with a sleep button. But I have left him comptuerless for 2 days now with no resolve. Any help appreciated

07-11-2001, 10:50 AM	#2
Grimm 100% Pure Evil Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 7,861	Compaq's used to have a small partition on the HD that contained some Compaq specific information on them. They might still be doing that. This partition told the computer how to act and was required for proper operation. The partition is hidden from your OS.

07-11-2001, 11:45 PM	#4
Memo Admiral Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: East Village Posts: 5,659	Well I sure as hell hope that wasn't the partition that I removed, lol.

07-24-2001, 03:09 PM	#6
jsouth4502 Lieutenant Junior Grade Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 85	That would be a lot funnier if I wasn't trying to fix a Compaq. Julie looking for the matches...

07-24-2001, 10:57 PM	#7
Memo Admiral Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: East Village Posts: 5,659	Oh ya, I never posted my resolution. I formatted it again and installed from scratch. Seemed to work. Once again, CompCrap proves to be a piece.

User Name
Password
Remember Me?