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Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by psalmdave(m): 9:36pm On Nov 24, 2015

Please my laptop is empty....no OS..and I wanna install Windows 8.1 but after I inserted d windows 8.1 disk I don't see anything apart from

Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Nobody: 9:58pm On Nov 24, 2015

psalmdave:
Please my laptop is empty....no OS..and I wanna install Windows 8.1 but after I inserted d windows 8.1 disk I don't see anything apart from

Simply get a new or another working hard disk.

Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by sameolg616(m): 10:21pm On Nov 24, 2015

psalmdave:
Please my laptop is empty....no OS..and I wanna install Windows 8.1 but after I inserted d windows 8.1 disk I don't see anything apart from

your boot priority is not set to boot from cd...ur windows boot manager is still the active and 1st boot device...
enter ur bios...make a snapshot of it so we can advise(im currently having the same problem tutoring lammhandsome)..as efi and uefi settings can be a handful....

Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Nobody: 10:30pm On Nov 24, 2015

sameolg616:

your boot priority is not set to boot from cd...ur windows boot manager is still the active and 1st boot device...
enter ur bios...make a snapshot of it so we can advise(im currently having the same problem tutoring lammhandsome)..as efi and uefi settings can be a handful.....

(3f0)?

Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by psalmdave(m): 10:53pm On Nov 24, 2015

I will post it 2maro...but I still posted a problem of that same system tripping off on its own n someone said its a motherboard issue...... so only me dey face motherboard n hard drive issue..na wah o

Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by sameolg616(m): 10:54pm On Nov 24, 2015

all4naija:

(3f0)?

so?does hard disk 3f0 mean hard disk crash?no!
i dint wan say much before but i will now...so u can learn...
the answer is between uefi,secure boot options.....in addition legacy support....
find it....

Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Nobody: 11:06pm On Nov 24, 2015

sameolg616:

so?does hard disk 3f0 mean hard disk crash?no!
i dint wan say much before but i will now...so u can learn...
the answer is between uefi,secure boot options.....in addition legacy support....
find it....

It is likely hard disk malfunctioned. What are you talking about? What do you know about EFI? Please, stop being petulant!

Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Nobody: 11:10pm On Nov 24, 2015

psalmdave:
I will post it 2maro...but I still posted a problem of that same system tripping off on its own n someone said its a motherboard issue...... so only me dey face motherboard n hard drive issue..na wah o

Try another hard disk. It is usually hard disk problem rather than UEFI Settings. If it has dropped lately it could have affected the hard disk or cable or connector not properly in place. But looking at your case hard disk is likely the issue. I would advise you try another hard disk first.

Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by saintsmart: 11:33pm On Nov 24, 2015

please i need help my hp touchsmart tx2 shows blank and caps lock light keeps blinking please help.

Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Nobody: 11:42pm On Nov 24, 2015

saintsmart:
please i need help my hp touchsmart tx2 shows blank and caps lock light keeps blinking please help.

1) Check if your battery is fully charged or dead.

2) Remove the battery and connect the charger and try to put on the system. If that didn't work move to the next step.

3) Check if your system RAM is good.

4) Disconnect the battery and charger. Hold the power button down for 15 to 20 seconds and reconnect your charge and try to put it on.

Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by sameolg616(m): 12:10am On Nov 25, 2015

all4naija:

Try another hard disk. It is usually hard disk problem rather than UEFI Settings. If it has dropped lately it could have affected the hard disk or cable or connector not properly in place. But looking at your case hard disk is likely the issue. I would advise you try another hard disk first.

i strongly believe u have an inferior complex....and i can understand why...but im mature enough to stay calm..
before u can conclude that someone shd change a harddisk,u have to be damn sure all other options have failed..
now lets assess it together from the psalmdaves post:
Please my laptop is empty....no OS..and I wanna install Windows 8.1 but after I inserted d windows 8.1 disk I don't see anything apart from
-he said no os(no boot device)..possible causes:
..bad hard drive/partition
...new or formatted drive
...differrent filesystem
then he went on to further mention "but after I inserted d windows 8.1 disk I don't see anything apart from"
a windows 8.1 disk already contains boot files needed to startup/install a system...so why did his system continue to show boot device not found(from the picture'
possible causes are:
1..his boot sequence doesnt have cdrom on priority one..
2..a bad cd would be bypassed even if it was on priority one.
3...a boot order in uefi mode would never boot from any of these devices(that the point that eluded u and made u think it was hard disk problem)
4...a secure boot is enabled
5...a legacy support is disabled..(in other word cfm)
6..in some rare laptop bios...quick boot is enabled...
ur 3fo error...is not caused by only a bad harddisk/partition but other factors too arising from the aboved mentioned points 3-5.
until u have successfully tested all these options can u now suggest from minimal options to maximum options(replacement)
think abt it,even if a hard drive is bad,the installation cd would still run but would stop on the harddisk detection page and stating detailed reasons..
ur own kind doctor would have killed all ur patients by either suggesting a replacement or formatting for every little thing u minimally diagnosed...
for me,im a surgeon....i love to carry detailed tests,observations and diagnosis before i make important decisions..
ur asking me wat i know about efi(nawa o,see as nairaland forum don mix "madmen" with sane people)..no braggin bro..we aint on the same grounds on any level u can imagine!

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Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Nobody: 12:17am On Nov 25, 2015

sameolg616:

i strongly believe u have an inferior complex....and i can understand why...but im mature enough to stay calm..
before u can conclude that someone shd change a harddisk,u have to be damn sure all other options have failed..
now lets assess it together from the psalmdaves post:
Please my laptop is empty....no OS..and I wanna install Windows 8.1 but after I inserted d windows 8.1 disk I don't see anything apart from
-he said no os(no boot device)..possible causes:
..bad hard drive/partition
...new or formatted drive
...differrent filesystem
then he went on to further mention "but after I inserted d windows 8.1 disk I don't see anything apart from"
a windows 8.1 disk already contains boot files needed to startup/install a system...so why did his system continue to show boot device not found(from the picture'
possible causes are:
1..his boot sequence doesnt have cdrom on priority one..
2..a bad cd would be bypassed even if it was on priority one.
3...a boot order in uefi mode would never boot from any of these devices(that the point that eluded u and made u think it was hard disk problem)
4...a secure boot is enabled
5...a legacy support is disabled..(in other word cfm)
6..in some rare laptop bios...quick boot is enabled...
ur 3fo error...is not caused by only a bad harddisk/partition but other factors too arising from the aboved mentioned points 3-5.
until u have successfully tested all these options can u now suggest from minimal options to maximum options(replacement)
think abt it,even if a hard drive is bad,the installation cd would still run but would stop on the harddisk detection page and stating detailed reasons..
ur own kind doctor would have killed all ur patients by either suggesting a replacement or formatting for every little thing u minimally diagnosed...
for me,im a surgeon....i love to carry detailed tests,observations and diagnosis before i make important decisions..
ur asking me wat i know about efi(nawa o,see as nairaland forum don mix "madmen" with sane people)..no braggin bro..we aint on the same grounds on any level u can imagine!

Bwahaha..Really? Inferiority complex. You are i d i o t!

Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by sameolg616(m): 12:27am On Nov 25, 2015

all4naija:

Bwahaha..Really? Inferiority complex. You are i d i o t!

out of the whole epistle...na only inferiority complex u cld highlight..i understand why again..
but then...i continue to grin

Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by chuksmad(m): 10:45am On Nov 25, 2015

all4naija:

Try another hard disk. It is usually hard disk problem rather than UEFI Settings. If it has dropped lately it could have affected the hard disk or cable or connector not properly in place. But looking at your case hard disk is likely the issue. I would advise you try another hard disk first.

Before trying another hardisk, let him also check the sata cable connector and even cable controller on the motherboard can be bad.
He should remove the hdd and connect to another laptop, if it still showing the error, then hdd is bad.
But if it boots, motherboard or data cable is faulty.

Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by HyDef(m): 12:11pm On Nov 25, 2015

psalmdave:
Please my laptop is empty....no OS..and I wanna install Windows 8.1 but after I inserted d windows 8.1 disk I don't see anything apart from

First thing is to try changing boot media to the DVD drive.

After that, try changing the SATA connector, or trying pushing it in properly.

Then, only after that, can I suggest trying to change the HDD.

Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by sameolg616(m): 12:42pm On Nov 25, 2015

chuksmad:

Before trying another hardisk, let him also check the sata cable connector and even cable controller on the motherboard can be bad.
He should remove the hdd and connect to another laptop, if it still showing the error, then hdd is bad.
But if it boots, motherboard or data cable is faulty.

thanks for the additional detail...i totally forgot about connector...
this one of the other few causes of HARD DISK(3f0)error....but its a rare one...

Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by megn(f): 1:41pm On Nov 25, 2015

Should I clique on ok or apply after doing disable all? Second, couldn't find windows defender.

all4naija:

1) Download Malwarebyte and scan your system --> HERE

2) Double-click on the downloaded installer file and follow onscreen instruction to install it.

3) Click on fix to update it and next, click on scan and wait for it to scan for malware.

4) Delete all detected issues and restart your system.

5) Press Windows Key + R to open 'Run'.

6) Type or copy and paste msconfig into 'Run' and click on 'OK' to continue.

7) Click on 'Services' tab and select the little box close to 'Hide all Microsoft services' and click on 'Disable all'. Next look for 'Windows defender' and select the box close to it.

8.) Click on 'Startup' tab and 'open task manager' link and click on each file and click on disable below.

9) Restart your system.

Report back for more informatiom.

Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by megn(f): 2:06pm On Nov 25, 2015

I clicked apply, ok and then restart. Now it loads with speed. tnx to u all4naija.

all4naija:

1) Download Malwarebyte and scan your system --> HERE

2) Double-click on the downloaded installer file and follow onscreen instruction to install it.

3) Click on fix to update it and next, click on scan and wait for it to scan for malware.

4) Delete all detected issues and restart your system.

5) Press Windows Key + R to open 'Run'.

6) Type or copy and paste msconfig into 'Run' and click on 'OK' to continue.

7) Click on 'Services' tab and select the little box close to 'Hide all Microsoft services' and click on 'Disable all'. Next look for 'Windows defender' and select the box close to it.

8.) Click on 'Startup' tab and 'open task manager' link and click on each file and click on disable below.

9) Restart your system.

Report back for more informatiom.

Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by crixtech: 6:56pm On Nov 25, 2015

whytepawn1:
Hello gurus in the house greetings to you all.
my hp Compaq CQ 65 doesn't seem to be faring well.when ever I start browsing and proceed to download a file or watch videos online or even start Facebook video chat, the browser just crashes and shows something like low system memory or something like that sha. I also tried monitoring the performance using task manager and most times when browsing the CPU usage gets to 100% .I would be glad if anyone can help me.. the ram is 3 gig... Though I added one gig to get it to that level. and the system is not that new. an advice will really help cos the whole thing is just pissing me off.

have you tried cleaning the junk files in your laptop. If no, you can download a program such as CCleaner or rightclick on drive C: which is your harddrive and select 'properties' then click on 'disk cleanup' to free up some space...also you download malwarebytes to scan your pc for malwares incase that is the cause.

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Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Nobody: 7:53pm On Nov 25, 2015

megn:
I clicked apply, ok and then restart. Now it loads with speed. tnx to u all4naija.

You are welcome, lady.

Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by dennymade(m): 7:57pm On Nov 25, 2015

How can I create autorun CD: I mean a cd that will automatically load the software program when inserted into windows system?

Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Nobody: 7:59pm On Nov 25, 2015

crixtech:
have you tried cleaning the junk files in your laptop. If no, you can download a program such as CCleaner or rightclick on drive C: which is your harddrive and select 'properties' then click on 'disk cleanup' to free up some space...also you download malwarebytes to scan your pc for malwares incase that is the cause.

Good idea.

Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by dennymade(m): 8:21pm On Nov 25, 2015

How can I create autorun CD: I mean a cd that will automatically load the software progream when inserted into the windows sytem.
I got this code online and used it but it doesn't work.
[Autorun]
Open=program
Icon=index.html

Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Nobody: 1:43am On Nov 26, 2015

Hello! Pals, What could cause the Hanging of a PC when using it sometimes..... I wanna know the problem and then rectify it. Thankz

Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Beejayw(m): 6:49am On Nov 27, 2015

Morning bosses....please I need ur help on this issue....so I installed hp protect tools for my elitebook 8440p.....everything was working fine at first....then I noticed my system login time has increased and my processor keeps getting hot like it was doing much work whereas i wasn't working on any softwate and this was not so before....I noticed my Bluetooth is gone tho each time I open the Bluetooth option in the hp protect tools I receive a pop up to on the Bluetooth and the Bluetooth will on if I choose yes so I'm confused there...I use a single button to switch on the Bluetooth and wifi and my wireless is finding it hard to come up without the Bluetooth....also my default security which was the finger print scanner was somehow changed to password.....I have uninstalled the software and got my finger print scanner as default security again but the Bluetooth is still nowhere to be found....pls guys ur help is needed here

Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by lahify(m): 7:56am On Nov 27, 2015

Please help! My dell inspiron 3520 doesn't boot unless I press a key on the keyboard. Thank you in anticipation of your helpful response.

Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by crixtech: 10:44am On Nov 27, 2015

Leader04:
Hello! Pals, What could cause the Hanging of a PC when using it sometimes..... I wanna know the problem and then rectify it. Thankz

It could be caused by overheating or a virus/malware infection. Get ur computer cleaned internally to rid it off dusts and other particular. Also scan with an anti virus or antimalware program lik malwarebytes

Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by JOLITY2020(m): 10:34pm On Nov 27, 2015

Please am having problem with my computer... I can't install Anti virus after being discovered there is a threat.

Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by lahify(m): 8:12am On Nov 28, 2015

lahify:
Please help! My dell inspiron 3520 doesn't boot unless I press a key on the keyboard. Thank you in anticipation of your helpful response.

nairalanders pls help

Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by adetwin(m): 11:50am On Nov 28, 2015

lahify:
nairalanders pls help

Backup ur data and do a clean installation some times after installation same issue arise if so just prepare for a new hard disk

Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by adetwin(m): 11:51am On Nov 28, 2015

JOLITY2020:
Please am having problem with my computer... I can't install Anti virus after being discovered there is a threat.

Your system is over affected ! Just back up ur data and do a clean installation

Re: Post Your Computer (PC) Troubles Here. by Despirado121(m): 3:07pm On Nov 28, 2015

I'm having a serious problem with my pc. Whenever i install an application like winrar, ms-office, corel and the like, everything will work perfectly but immediately i shut down my system, everything stop working when i restart again.

Can somebody tell what to do coz m fed up. Plz help me out

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