Reinstalling Windows XP - Laptop Overheating

Discussion in 'Software' started by cd24, Sep 16, 2009.

  1. cd24

    cd24 Private E-2

    I was in the process of reinstalling Windows XP on the laptop, but it overheated and shut down.

    I chose to format the C:/ partition using NTFS file system (Quick), but in the middle of the process, it shut down.

    When I turn it back on it says that a partition is missing, so I can only boot from the CD.

    Can I choose to repair the current operating system, or did it already delete the existing system to make room for the new one?

    How can I fix this???
     
    cd24, Sep 16, 2009
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  2. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    Before you attempt to do any installation you need to fix the overheating problem. Open the laptop and clean it out; also be sure the fan works. What brand and model is it so maybe a diagram can be found for disassembly?

    As far as an installation, since it shut down in the middle of doing something, I suspect you have file corruption.
     
    plodr, Sep 17, 2009
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  3. cd24

    cd24 Private E-2

    There was no corrupt file, it was just overheating.

    I put the laptop in front of the fan, and I reinstalled the operating system with no problem.

    Now that it's working, I might disassemble to give it a good cleaning. It's a HP Pavilion dv4000
     
    cd24, Sep 18, 2009
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