Recently, both my computer got Windows crashed and unable to repair which left me no choice by to format and re-install Windows back again. It has been years I didn’t repair or install Windows and I thought it would be easy. So, I begin formatting the drive and try to install Windows back to the hard drive. The problem is, I have partitioned the hard disk to 4 partitions with each one works as storage of media and work files. When, I format the hard disk, I have mistakenly deleted all my family photos and some valuable work files. So, I bought external hard disk Hitachi 160GB for $50 and send it a shop to recover my deleted data. They charged me $30 for data recovery process.
Actually, I wanted to try to repair my computer on my own. But, the first step itself was disaster. Next, there were problem copying Windows library (.dll) files into hard disk while installing new Windows. So, I suspect, something is wrong with my DVD driver. So, I get a new Samsung 22x DVD burner for $20 then tried to install back again. It shows the same error. One of my friends works in computer shop advice me that could be hard disk failure. It is 3 years old and there are no warranties for this hard drive. It left me no choice to get a new hard disk to try. That cost me another $50 to get SATA Samsung 160GB hard disk with 3 years warranty.
I tried back again, the error same message “Windows unable to install, there could be something wrong with your hard disk or if you use SCSI connection make sure it connected well” appeared again for this new hard disk. So, I seriously thought, OH MY GOD, I just flushed away $70. I was thinking, either there could be something wrong the motherboard, RAM or the cables. So, I changed SATA cable costing $1 and the error is still the same. Next, I removed 2GB RAM (2 slots) and place only 1GB RAM and tries back. It works. No errors. No blue screen. Installation succeeded. I tried back again with another slot of 1GB RAM, and it shows back the blue screen.
Finally, I found out the real problem of blue screen, auto shutdown, computer hang is all because of this stupid RAM. I would have save $150 if I remove that RAM slot at earliest. Have you tried repairing your own computer? Do you have any experience like this?
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Is it $150. I think this is little bit expensive.
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I had the same problem with you but differ in solution.. i took the video card and clean it with lighter fluid.. after that put it back and it works again.. it saved my time to reformat my pc again..
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Atniz Reply:
August 29th, 2009 at 4:03 pm
Wow! Some unique method to solve the problem. Never thought lighter fluid can do the magic.
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I’ve had almost the same experience like you, but without the blue screen. My old desktop computer started to freeze 30 sec. from 5 to 5 minutes making a shot high frequency sound. I’ bought a registry cleaner… nothing, I’ve scanned it with my antivirus…nothing, repair and after that reinstall my Windows…the same annoying problem. Only after some help from a forum, I’ve figure out to change my RAM memory. Thanks to Google and to these guys I’ve saved a lot of money.
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Atniz Reply:
August 29th, 2009 at 4:02 pm
Wow.. Almost in most cases RAM is the big cause of many problems. I think before we change or check anything, better start to check the RAM. I agree googling can find some good tips. Also, twitter have some quick response. I didn’t use both and lost some money there.
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Had many experiences like this year ago and now I can handle all PC problems myself.
Check out my article where I have posted “”50 Most Frequently asked hardware problems.”"
In that you can find “blue screen error” pointing to RAM problem.
Here is the link: http://bit.ly/vUmZA
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Work At Home Reply:
August 18th, 2009 at 6:13 am
Great link shared here Ramarao! I wish to read this or tweet about the problem before getting it repaired on my own. A good lesson learned there. Probably, next time I will use the resources first before taking out some money for it.
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