repairing compaq presario M2000 series

C. Pravdyna

I have a Compaq Presario M2000 series (M2105US). It works well and I
have had no problems with it other than that when I shut it down I am
unable to reboot without reinstalling Windows XP using the original
disk. When I shut down and later turn it on, I get an error message that
says "internal boot error" (from what I remember) I have not been able
to permanently fix the problem, so I now keep my computer on all of the
time and avoid shutting down unless absolutely necessary. I have no
difficulty operating the computer after reinstalling the OS, and it
works properly until I shut down. Then I must repeat the OS installation
over again. But unless I shut down the computer, there is no problem. It
seems to take longer for programs to load than previously, but nothing
major aside from the problem with shutdown.

- Bobb -

"C. Pravdyna" <C.Pravdyna.38l1yp@no.email.invalid> wrote in message
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>
> I have a Compaq Presario M2000 series (M2105US). It works well and I
> have had no problems with it other than that when I shut it down I am
> unable to reboot without reinstalling Windows XP using the original
> disk.

That sounds like a kinda "serious problem" I'd say !

> When I shut down and later turn it on, I get an error message that
> says "internal boot error" (from what I remember) I have not been able
> to permanently fix the problem, so I now keep my computer on all of the
> time and avoid shutting down unless absolutely necessary. I have no
> difficulty operating the computer after reinstalling the OS, and it
> works properly until I shut down. Then I must repeat the OS installation
> over again. But unless I shut down the computer, there is no problem. It
> seems to take longer for programs to load than previously, but nothing
> major aside from the problem with shutdown.
>
No CD in drive or floppy - right ?
What is boot order ? If HDD is last, does it boot a floppy or a CD OK ?

If it never boots the disk - only the CD. I'd guess a bad area on the disk
drive... but ... DURING the install, doesn't it reboot a few times ? THAT
works OK ?
Is this the original disk drive ? or have you formatted it / fdisk'ed it ?
Do you know ?

If you look Computer Mgmt screen - disk structure - does it show (Healthy
System) next to C: drive ? answer here.

Start - Run - type 'diskmgmt.msc' and click OK.


got me here: where you can follow along -

Postman Delivers

On Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:41:27 -0500, C. Pravdyna wrote:

> I have a Compaq Presario M2000 series (M2105US). It works well and I
> have had no problems with it other than that when I shut it down I am
> unable to reboot without reinstalling Windows XP using the original
> disk. When I shut down and later turn it on, I get an error message that
> says "internal boot error" (from what I remember) I have not been able
> to permanently fix the problem, so I now keep my computer on all of the
> time and avoid shutting down unless absolutely necessary. I have no
> difficulty operating the computer after reinstalling the OS, and it
> works properly until I shut down. Then I must repeat the OS installation
> over again. But unless I shut down the computer, there is no problem. It
> seems to take longer for programs to load than previously, but nothing
> major aside from the problem with shutdown.

* * *
Maybe tis only a MBR problem -

Once Windows is done starting, you need to find the I386 installation
directory, either on the installation CD, or on C:\I386 as it was on my
laptop, and install the Recovery Console by running C:\I386\WINNT32.EXE /
cmdcons.

Choose the Recovery Console option from the menu that appears. You will
get a very limited shell, where you can type 'fixmbr' to fix the MBR on
your boot drive allowing you to start the sytem.

You should now have a properly booting Windows system, unless your HD is
hosed or can not properly be set up as a boot drive...

Depending how old the system is, Compaq/HP should be able to walk you
through the procedure via live chat on a different system if you feel
unsure... Or visit your local competent computer repair shop for a hard
drive check and maybe a replacement...

JR the postman

C. Pravdyna

- Bobb -;640026 Wrote:
> "C. Pravdyna" <C.Pravdyna.38l1yp@no.email.invalid> wrote in message
> news:C.Pravdyna.38l1yp@no.email.invalid...
> >
> > I have a Compaq Presario M2000 series (M2105US). It works well and I
> > have had no problems with it other than that when I shut it down I
> am
> > unable to reboot without reinstalling Windows XP using the original
> > disk.
>
> That sounds like a kinda "serious problem" I'd say !
>
> > When I shut down and later turn it on, I get an error message that
> > says "internal boot error" (from what I remember) I have not been
> able
> > to permanently fix the problem, so I now keep my computer on all of
> the
> > time and avoid shutting down unless absolutely necessary. I have no
> > difficulty operating the computer after reinstalling the OS, and it
> > works properly until I shut down. Then I must repeat the OS
> installation
> > over again. But unless I shut down the computer, there is no problem.
> It
> > seems to take longer for programs to load than previously, but
> nothing
> > major aside from the problem with shutdown.
> >
> No CD in drive or floppy - right ?
> What is boot order ? If HDD is last, does it boot a floppy or a CD OK
> ?
>
> If it never boots the disk - only the CD. I'd guess a bad area on the
> disk
> drive... but ... DURING the install, doesn't it reboot a few times ?
> THAT
> works OK ?
> Is this the original disk drive ? or have you formatted it / fdisk'ed
> it ?
> Do you know ?
>
> If you look Computer Mgmt screen - disk structure - does it show
> (Healthy
> System) next to C: drive ? answer here.
>
> Start - Run - type 'diskmgmt.msc' and click OK.
>
> 'xp disk management - Google Search'
> ()
> got me here: where you can follow along -
> 'Disk Management' ()

When it occurs there is no CD in the drive, however my computer does
not have a slot for floppy disks.

When I start it up normally I get the "blue screen" and the error
response, which reads "internal boot error".

I can boot from the operating system disk and reinstall it, but not
entirely fix the problem. I have also tried repairing the system files
with the disk but I still have the same problem.

This is the original drive. It has not been formatted.


I have done that and yes it shows 'Healthy System' next to the C:
drive


Postman Delivers;641492 Wrote:
> On Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:41:27 -0500, C. Pravdyna wrote:
>
> > I have a Compaq Presario M2000 series (M2105US). It works well and I
> > have had no problems with it other than that when I shut it down I
> am
> > unable to reboot without reinstalling Windows XP using the original
> > disk. When I shut down and later turn it on, I get an error message
> that
> > says "internal boot error" (from what I remember) I have not been
> able
> > to permanently fix the problem, so I now keep my computer on all of
> the
> > time and avoid shutting down unless absolutely necessary. I have no
> > difficulty operating the computer after reinstalling the OS, and it
> > works properly until I shut down. Then I must repeat the OS
> installation
> > over again. But unless I shut down the computer, there is no problem.
> It
> > seems to take longer for programs to load than previously, but
> nothing
> > major aside from the problem with shutdown.
>
> * * *
> Maybe tis only a MBR problem -
>
> Once Windows is done starting, you need to find the I386 installation
> directory, either on the installation CD, or on C:\I386 as it was on my
>
> laptop, and install the Recovery Console by running C:\I386\WINNT32.EXE
> /
> cmdcons.
>
> Choose the Recovery Console option from the menu that appears. You will
>
> get a very limited shell, where you can type 'fixmbr' to fix the MBR on
>
> your boot drive allowing you to start the sytem.
>
> You should now have a properly booting Windows system, unless your HD
> is
> hosed or can not properly be set up as a boot drive...
>
> Depending how old the system is, Compaq/HP should be able to walk you
> through the procedure via live chat on a different system if you feel
> unsure... Or visit your local competent computer repair shop for a
> hard
> drive check and maybe a replacement...
>
> JR the postman
Can I fix MBR while logged onto windows?

Do I need to access via safemode?

Is there any risk of losing data? Should I backup my files?

I know where it located, but I want to be sure of the above before
doing it.

- Bobb -

Backup your stuff.

Unless physical damge to disk drive, this should fix it.
Boot XP CD to recovery console (see link below) ,
Run FIXMBR.


Worst case reinstall once more.
But if after run fixmbr and reinstall it's still bad - it s bad disk....
if you're old enough to remember LP's think of it as a scratch at the VERY
beginning of the record - it would loop all day on the intro and never
"start to play the record".

Bobb
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"C. Pravdyna" <C.Pravdyna.38pqly@no.email.invalid> wrote in message
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> - Bobb -;640026 Wrote:
>> "C. Pravdyna" <C.Pravdyna.38l1yp@no.email.invalid> wrote in message
>> news:C.Pravdyna.38l1yp@no.email.invalid...
>> >
>> > I have a Compaq Presario M2000 series (M2105US). It works well and I
>> > have had no problems with it other than that when I shut it down I
>> am
>> > unable to reboot without reinstalling Windows XP using the original
>> > disk.
>>
>> That sounds like a kinda "serious problem" I'd say !
>>
>> > When I shut down and later turn it on, I get an error message that
>> > says "internal boot error" (from what I remember) I have not been
>> able
>> > to permanently fix the problem, so I now keep my computer on all of
>> the
>> > time and avoid shutting down unless absolutely necessary. I have no
>> > difficulty operating the computer after reinstalling the OS, and it
>> > works properly until I shut down. Then I must repeat the OS
>> installation
>> > over again. But unless I shut down the computer, there is no problem.
>> It
>> > seems to take longer for programs to load than previously, but
>> nothing
>> > major aside from the problem with shutdown.
>> >
>> No CD in drive or floppy - right ?
>> What is boot order ? If HDD is last, does it boot a floppy or a CD OK
>> ?
>>
>> If it never boots the disk - only the CD. I'd guess a bad area on the
>> disk
>> drive... but ... DURING the install, doesn't it reboot a few times ?
>> THAT
>> works OK ?
>> Is this the original disk drive ? or have you formatted it / fdisk'ed
>> it ?
>> Do you know ?
>>
>> If you look Computer Mgmt screen - disk structure - does it show
>> (Healthy
>> System) next to C: drive ? answer here.
>>
>> Start - Run - type 'diskmgmt.msc' and click OK.
>>
>> 'xp disk management - Google Search'
>> ()
>> got me here: where you can follow along -
>> 'Disk Management' ()
>
> When it occurs there is no CD in the drive, however my computer does
> not have a slot for floppy disks.
>
> When I start it up normally I get the "blue screen" and the error
> response, which reads "internal boot error".
>
> I can boot from the operating system disk and reinstall it, but not
> entirely fix the problem. I have also tried repairing the system files
> with the disk but I still have the same problem.
>
> This is the original drive. It has not been formatted.
>
>
> I have done that and yes it shows 'Healthy System' next to the C:
> drive
>
>
> Postman Delivers;641492 Wrote:
>> On Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:41:27 -0500, C. Pravdyna wrote:
>>
>> > I have a Compaq Presario M2000 series (M2105US). It works well and I
>> > have had no problems with it other than that when I shut it down I
>> am
>> > unable to reboot without reinstalling Windows XP using the original
>> > disk. When I shut down and later turn it on, I get an error message
>> that
>> > says "internal boot error" (from what I remember) I have not been
>> able
>> > to permanently fix the problem, so I now keep my computer on all of
>> the
>> > time and avoid shutting down unless absolutely necessary. I have no
>> > difficulty operating the computer after reinstalling the OS, and it
>> > works properly until I shut down. Then I must repeat the OS
>> installation
>> > over again. But unless I shut down the computer, there is no problem.
>> It
>> > seems to take longer for programs to load than previously, but
>> nothing
>> > major aside from the problem with shutdown.
>>
>> * * *
>> Maybe tis only a MBR problem -
>>
>> Once Windows is done starting, you need to find the I386 installation
>> directory, either on the installation CD, or on C:\I386 as it was on my
>>
>> laptop, and install the Recovery Console by running C:\I386\WINNT32.EXE
>> /
>> cmdcons.
>>
>> Choose the Recovery Console option from the menu that appears. You will
>>
>> get a very limited shell, where you can type 'fixmbr' to fix the MBR on
>>
>> your boot drive allowing you to start the sytem.
>>
>> You should now have a properly booting Windows system, unless your HD
>> is
>> hosed or can not properly be set up as a boot drive...
>>
>> Depending how old the system is, Compaq/HP should be able to walk you
>> through the procedure via live chat on a different system if you feel
>> unsure... Or visit your local competent computer repair shop for a
>> hard
>> drive check and maybe a replacement...
>>
>> JR the postman
> Can I fix MBR while logged onto windows?
>
> Do I need to access via safemode?
>
> Is there any risk of losing data? Should I backup my files?
>
> I know where it located, but I want to be sure of the above before
> doing it.
>
>