What the crap is wrong with my computer?

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The discussion revolves around a user experiencing the infamous "blue screen of death" (BSOD) after running a virus scan that required a restart. The BSOD indicates a critical error, potentially caused by viruses, corrupted files, or problematic drivers. Safe Mode attempts were unsuccessful, prompting the need for data retrieval and potential OS reinstallation. Various methods for data backup were suggested, including using a USB adapter to connect the hard drive to another computer or utilizing a Live CD like Knoppix. The user successfully backed up their data using a USB-HDD adapter and installed Tiny7 after deleting the old partition. They faced challenges in obtaining the necessary drivers for their hardware, particularly for the integrated audio and video cards. The discussion emphasized the importance of ensuring the hard drive and operating system function properly and provided guidance on troubleshooting and driver installation. The user ultimately found the required NVIDIA driver, resolving their issues and expressing readiness for future challenges.
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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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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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