What the crap is wrong with my computer?

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The discussion centers on troubleshooting a Windows blue screen error, specifically related to the dmio.sys file, which indicates a critical system failure. Users recommend various recovery methods, including using a recovery CD, booting from a Linux live CD like Knoppix, or connecting the hard drive to another computer as a slave to retrieve data. The consensus is that reinstalling the operating system is often necessary, but data recovery is possible through multiple methods, including using an HDD IDE/SATA USB adapter.

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  • Understanding of Windows operating system error codes and troubleshooting
  • Familiarity with hard drive configurations and connections
  • Knowledge of using live operating systems, specifically Knoppix
  • Basic skills in data backup and recovery techniques
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  • Research how to use Knoppix Live CD for data recovery
  • Learn about creating a bootable USB drive for data backup
  • Explore methods for slaving a hard drive to another computer
  • Investigate tools for diagnosing and repairing Windows boot issues
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This discussion is beneficial for computer users experiencing blue screen errors, IT technicians troubleshooting system failures, and anyone needing to recover data from malfunctioning hard drives.

  • #31
Forget the video drivers. That's the least of the problem, and easily corrected.
What needs to be determined is if your native OS on your HD, and your HD itself, is working properly.

You say you can not go into SafeMode. OK.
Will the computer boot successfully with a Live CD/USB?
 
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  • #32
pallidin said:
Forget the video drivers. That's the least of the problem, and easily corrected.
What needs to be determined is if your native OS on your HD, and your HD itself, is working properly.

You say you can not go into SafeMode. OK.
Will the computer boot successfully with a Live CD/USB?

I don't understand what's not clear. My computer's past life with Tiny XP is gone. I deleted that old partition. I subsequently installed a fresh copy of Tiny7 on the computer. I'm successfully using Tiny7. Now, I'm working on getting all the associated drivers up to date. That's the only challenge right now.
 
  • #33
Okay. I finally found the NVIDIA driver and everything looks great. Thanks again for the help, guys. Hopefully, I'll never suffer the Blue Screen of Death again, but if I do I'll be prepared. lol.
 
  • #34
Shackleford said:
Okay. I finally found the NVIDIA driver and everything looks great. Thanks again for the help, guys. Hopefully, I'll never suffer the Blue Screen of Death again, but if I do I'll be prepared. lol.

Glad we could help. Good luck!
 

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