I'm guessing there is something in the hardware chain that screwing
things up. Windows tends to 'work' the system a lot harder than Linux
does, so the fact that a Linux CD will boot may not entirely rule out a
hardware issue. Could even be a problem with RAM.
Definitely a tough nut to crack to be sure.
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Ken (desco) Ramsey wrote:
> Yes. Sorry, forgot to list that.
> However, if the unit will boot from CD or DVD , wouldn't the cable, DVD
> drive & Main Board be OK as in hardware?
>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 5:50 AM
> Swapped out data cables?
>
> Norm Higgs
> http://forbiddenpc.com
>
> Ken (desco) Ramsey wrote:
>
>> DVD R/W drive will boot linux or windows, will read and display directory
>>
> of
>
>> music CD.
>> If a Digital CD or Digital DVD is attempted to read, Explorere will lock
>>
> in
>
>> an endless loop. Explorer will then report () not responding. Selecting
>>
> the
>
>> close program "X" upper RH corner and selecting restart program will close
>> program and refuse to paint the icons on the desktop until CD disk is
>> removed from the drive.
>> DVD R/W drive works OK in an XP desktop.
>> Known working DVD R/W drive responds the same as original in the Compaq
>>
> box.
>
>> Compaq desktop with Vista home basic
>> Steps taken
>> Updated DVD firmware from Compaq
>> Updated BIOS from Compaq.
>> reformated "C:\" partition and installed from "D:\" partition the restore
>>
> to
>
>> new option. Have not yet installed any programs. The obsolete norton was
>> removed via Norton Removal tool.
>> Any suggestions?
>>
>
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