Is My Computer's Failure to Boot a Hardware or Software Problem?

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The computer in question is a custom tower featuring an AMD Athlon processor, equipped with DVD, CD-ROM, and floppy disk drives. It was previously not connected to the internet but was recently hooked up without any virus protection updates. Following this, the Windows startup failed to boot, and attempts to wipe the system have been unsuccessful. The user is seeking solutions, questioning whether the issue is software-related or a hardware malfunction. Recommendations for potential software solutions or diagnostic tools are being explored, along with insights from similar cases.
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I have a custom tower with DVD,CD-rom and even floppy disk which I plan on replacing. It has a AMD athlon processor, and I never used this computer online. Recently a friend of mine hooked it up online (long story) without updating for viruses etc. Now the windows startup won't boot. And I have tried wiping but can't seem to get it started. Are there some programs that I can buy online or is this just a hardware problem?
 
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Or anything. What's it say when it won't boot?
 
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I have a custom tower with DVD,CD-rom and even floppy disk which I plan on replacing. It has a AMD athlon processor, and I never used this computer online. Recently a friend of mine hooked it up online (long story) without updating for viruses etc. Now the windows startup won't boot. And I have tried wiping but can't seem to get it started. Are there some programs that I can buy online or is this just a hardware problem?
t-money,

Funny you mention it, another member is having similar problems, see advice in https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=382493", my post #14, this may be of some help.

Rhody...
 
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