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[user681]

The bios dectects all of my hardwares but for whatever reason when booting with windows 7 disk it gives an error.
What I want to do know though is that is it an hardware failure or is it software wise.

Xalor, on Dec 31 2009, 12:35 AM, said:

If you do need to reinstall or you do send it for tech support, or they come over. I would download and burn ubuntu or another linux distro. Just Google for Ubuntu and instructions on how to burn the ISO it comes in. If you already have one you don't need to listen to the above part. I would then pop in the disc, if its a dell I believe its f12 to choose the boot option, choose CD drive, and then go on, Ubuntu will load, choose the Try Ubuntu without change to my computer option, then let it load for a bit, alright once thats done, now on the desktop you should see your harddrive, its gonna say X number of GB Media, double click it and navigate to your stuff, if its documents then check c:/users/name/documents, plug in a flashdrive then save your stuff to there.

If I do that, would linux screw up windows 7?
anyway thanks for the tip! I'll try that out later

[user681]

I've decided to just reformat the laptop after hearing Xalor's wonderful suggestion of using ubuntu to get my files out
not only that I've also installed ubuntu as a dual boot os after testing it out with the live cd now the only problem with ubuntu is that it doesn't recognize my wireless card on my laptop :/ anyway thank you so much xastor!!

[k_nitin_r]

Hi!

@user681

One of the problems that you would encounter with Linux is the lack of drivers out-of-the-box. However, you can get most cards working by selecting the option to load proprietary drivers. The reason for this inconvenience is the intellectual property protection law that prevents Linux vendors from distributing their code without paying a licensing fee, and since Linux intends to remain free, the proprietary drivers are not included loaded by default. In either case, you can either use the wired network or use a USB flash disk drive to copy your files across.

BTW, did you get a recovery CD with your laptop PC? If you did, you can use it after having backed up all of your files. Make sure you also get the files in "Documents and Settings", which is where all of your files from the Desktop, My Documents, My Pictures, My Music, My Videos etc folders are located. When using a recovery CD, you don't have to look around for device drivers for Windows, and you get a licensed version (OEM) of Windows 7 and can enter the product key located on the sticker underneath your laptop. Some vendors also provide a pre-activated version of the operating system and install Microsoft Office, an antivirus, and lots of other utilities along with Windows.

[deadmad7]

what is the error? Does it restart? If so you may want to reinstall it completely. If it gives a blue screen, Then what does the blue scren say? if it gives the error driver_irql_not_less_or_equal, then yopur system is 100% going to fail again and as such toast.

[iGuest]

 I don't know if anyone else said it, but, if you have to pay for any repairs, file a claim with your power company. This will only work if the outage was the power companys fault, and not an out of the ordinary storm. If it was just raining, and say, a transformer blew up, they will likely reimburse you.

 

[daviscup]

I would also recommend you contact the manufacturer for support as the system is under warranty. Without knowing the cause of the issue, you cannot screw up your system. Consult them and avail the warranty.