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March 16th, 2009 22:00

Dell PC Restore - Doesn't Work!

Hi All,

I have an Inspiron 700m with Windows XP.

I am trying to run the Dell PC Restore (Using CTRL-F11 at the boot screen).  The first time I ran it, the computer shut off (completely) about 75% through the restore.

After that, I've tried it a few other times - and the computer shuts off anywhere between 25% to 50%. 

I can't get the computer to boot up fully anymore, either, as there is an error preventing it from booting up (probably a function of the restore only being half completed).

 

Any ideas?

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    husky0894

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    Posted March 17th, 2009 04:00

    If the system is spontaenously shutting down, you've either an overheating problem or a faulty mainboard.

     

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    gemster

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    Posted March 18th, 2009 06:00

    Thanks - it was an overheating problem.  I let the computer rest for half and hour to cool down and it ended up working!

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