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maizenbluedoc
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July 30th, 2007 14:00
Unable to boot Dell Dimension 4300
I am unable to boot my Dimension 4300. The screen appears that gives a selection as
safe mode,
networking, or
normal. Regardless of which option is selected, the countdown progresses and when it reaches zero, the count begins over at 30 seconds. I performed a diagnostics yesterday and 9 errors were noted on the hard drive. I now am considering replacing the hard drive and doing a clean install of Win Xp. Any suggetions to remedy my problem other than a new hard drive? Also, is there a particular hard drive more compatible with the Dimension 4300? Thanks in advance.
shesagordie
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Posted July 30th, 2007 19:00
maizenbluedoc
You can install any IDE hard drive up to 137gb, without a problem.
Try to buy either a Seagate, Western Digital, Samsung, Hitachi, or Seagate/Maxtor hard drive.
Check the lenght of the warranty, there's one to five years on hard drives.
Bev.
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Post the issue in the appropriate Board, where they will be answered.maizenbluedoc
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Posted July 30th, 2007 22:00
Thanks. I was able to log on by reverting to the previous location prior to the problem. I think I will still install a new HD and Win Xp. Thanks for the advice.yi
Noxo
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