Compaq Presario C7 Start Issues

so my notebook wouldnt start after my brother accidently shut it off during an update configuration. so i ran a file restoration after a black screen came up and ran through almost 4k files and stopped at one and stuck there. it has been finalizing the restoration for 24 hours now...help me!

How are you restoring your laptop? Are you using the built in recovery partition or are you using a set of recovery discs you created when you first turned on the machine?
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Compaq Presario 2710CA Start Up problems after virus attack!

Hello,
I am having great difficulty with my Presario 2710CA following a 'Windows Recovery' Virus attack.
After removal of the virus (I used the MalwareBytes Anti Malware for the clean up), I rebooted the machine as required but now getting the error message below:
We apologize for the inconvenience, but Windows did not start successfully. A recent hardware or software change might have caused this.
If your computer stopped responding, restarted unexpectedly, or was automatically shut down to protect your files and folders, choose Last Known Good Configuration to revert to the most recent settings that worked.
If a previous startup attempt was interrupted due to a power failure or because the Power or Reset button was pressed, if you aren’t sure what caused the problem, choose Start Windows Normally.
Safe Mode
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Last Known Good Configuration (your most recent settings that worked)
Start Windows Normally
Use the up and down arrow keys to move the highlight to your choice.
Seconds until Windows starts: 28
I have tried all the options listed above but nothing seem to work. It starts the process as normal, the Windows XP logo comes up and then it returns to the above screen. All options above result in the same process. Pressing F8 freezes the process.
I am desperate to get my laptop back as it has been a great asset. I run a small business from home and all my accounting data and business information is held in this computer.
For anyone interested, I also have Norton Antivirus on the laptop but it didn't detect or remove the malware.
I do not have the Quick Restore CD with me and the leaflet that came with the laptop says contact Compaq at:
www:compaqordercenter.com/freeQR but this url no longer seems to work.
I am not even sure whether it is a hard disk problem or Windows XP problem (or something else). My primary concern is to get the data held in the laptop back and therefore do not want to erase that by restoring to factory set up.
Can someone please please help me?
Thanks in advance.

Sounds like a nasty rootkit, my advice is to boot from an Ubuntu CD and back up your critical data to an external hard drive and then do a clean install or factory restore of XP.
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/use-ubuntu-live-cd-to-backup-files-from-your-dead-windo...

Compaq Presario cq50, power.

A while ago, I had a problem with my laptop, caused by several updates. Suddenly, it stopped working, (battery was ruined), and I thought the power cord was the problem. So I bought a new one (according to the specifications of the previous one). And effectively, it worked. Nevertheless, after a few minutes, it shut down, and the light located next to the power cord entrance was blinking. I tried to turn it on again, but it was no use. The next day, I turned it on again, worked, and after a while shut down.
I opened it, the fan was relatively clean, and everything looked normal.
What do I do?
I could work without the battery before, so I do not think that's the problem.

Hi @FermiEffect ,
Thank you for visiting the HP Support Forums and Welcome. I have looked into your issue about your Compaq Presario 50 and issues with your AC adapter. What are the specs of the adapter you installed?
Yours is 65-W AC adapter and should not be a travel adapter.
Plug the power adapter directly into a functioning wall outlet. Do not plug it into a power strip, surge protector, or secondary power source as this could cause and issue.
Here is a link to troubleshoot the Ac adapter.
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Compaq Presario S4500UK Won't start after wall-socket disconnect. Is this a CMOS battery issue?

Recent software rebuild with additional internal HDD (March 2011) as dual-boot WinXP/Linux setup worked fine. CD/DVD RW drive started to give cyclic redundancy check errors so replaced drive a week ago. All still OK. Change of electricity provided and increased energy usage conciousness switched off machine at the wall overnight after normal shutdown. Machine would not restart in the morning. Did not load BIOS; all lights came on briefly and then went dead after 3-4 seconds with power light still on. One can get a similar effect by plugging the keyboard into the PS2 Mouse Socket as I did once!
After 20 minutes or so trying all sorts of things managed to boot from Linux CD. Shut down/restarted and all's fine provided I don't switch off at the wall. Also seems to be OK after brief 5-10 second power off but problem persists with any long disconnection. It seems that after 10-15 minutes power-on and 2-3 attempts at restarting, the BIOS comes up and all's well, although it has stopped in the middle of a Windows or Linux start-up on one or two occasions.
Am I right in thinking the problem might be the result of a dead CMOS battery? The reason I ask is that the clock seems to keep time OK and there are no apparent issues with BIOS once it loads.
Any help/guidance would be much appreciated. Further config info below.
Compaq Presario S4500UK Bios v3.03 dual boot WinXP Pro SP3 / Linux Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid (2.6.32-33)
HDD 120GB (original Seagate Barracuda 7200) Master Boot Record, Partition Table, WinXP, Linux, Swapfile etc
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I didn't get any replies so I went ahead with replacing the CMOS battery but that hasn't helped. The problem is also evident if I power down and leave it for about an hour or more before trying to restart even if I don't disconnect the wall socket. It seems to take about 15-20 goes at restarting before it fires up. I would be really grateful for any clues as to what's wrong.
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Still no replies to my increasingly ticklish problem so I'll give you the benefit of further investigations in case it prompts some words of wisdom...
So it's not the CMOS battery. Other symptoms emerge...
1.    "Crashes" are absolute, immediate and without warning - just like someone turned the lights out.
2.    "Crashes" also happen occasionally when firing up Truecrypt using the "Auto-Mount Devices" option but thus far have not occured when selecting the required device first.
3.    The problem appears to be getting worse in that it takes longer to persuade the machine to start from cold.
4.    If I remove one of the HDDs the machine boots up fine - or it has so far (about 10 times after power disconnect for 1hr or more).
This makes me start to suspect the PSU. I've done the diagnostic checks on the HP website
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&taskId=110&prodSeriesId=...
and it appears that the Power Supply is working just fine but if I remove a device not required at boot-up the thing will fire up first time. My analysis seems to suggest that the existing PSU (Lite-On PS-5251-08HP) rated at 250W is working at near capacity but it cannot service the peak loads when the HDDs spin up during boot-up.
Can anyone confirm this, pls?
If this is the case, can anyone suggest a suitable upgrade? There's loads of product out there with prices ranging from £15 to £150 but as I'm a bit of a numpty and I don't seem to be able to narrow the choice down sensibly. I've tried going through the info on the HP website and various tech forums/fora without getting very far. It would be brill if there's someone out there that knows the product and could share their knowledge.
Tks in anticipation!
jg1

My compaq presario CQ61-420US ONLY STARTS UP half way. How can I get it started all the way?

my compaq presario CQ61-420US ONLY STARTS UP half way. How can I get it started all the way?

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HP/Compaq Presario CQ61 wont start up or charge, only the side charging light is on.

I have a major problem with this Laptop Compaq presario cq61. I had to fix the cpu fan and after putting back the parts laptop i came to know it wasnt turning on.It is not even charging. only one charging light is lit, (the one on the right).when i press the power button the power light starts blinking and the light in the button too, and after that the charging light blinks three times and then stops. I opened the laptop again to check if i missed to put back a wire or something,but everything seemed fine. Please help me with it, because i have all my important data in it.you can also send me an email at [Personal Information Removed]

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Fan issue - Compaq Presario CQ56-106SA

Product : Compaq Presario CQ56-106SA
OS : Windows 7 Home Premium
Issue: Fan error (90b)
Greetings all ,
First off I am very familiar with computer systems and component as I work on them fairly regularly however I am currently unsure to what I should do from this point.
I got the notebook laptop as a present a few years ago and its seen better days however I recenty decided to use it again however when I started the laptop I got the fan error (90b) so I took a look at the fan and it wasnt spining hense the error , so I checked the HP support site and looked at the error and also did a google search to see if anyone else had fixed it.
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So my question is , If I took out the component is there a way of testing to see if there is any fault with the fan itself? (eg. putting a small amount of power through it to see if the fan spins?)
Or should I just replace the fan and heatsink component completely and hope that the issue doesnt persist?
Any help would be appreciated , just to have someone elses opinion?

Hi
As you have mentioned that the Fan is not spinning the issue is with Fan & also replacing the heatsink apply terminal paste and that should take care of the issue. I have also seen sometimes issue might be with the Systemboard connector which is bad might cause this issue.
This is very difficult to guess
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Compaq Presario- New Hdd replacement 303 and start up failed error

Hello,
Have an Issue with my Compaq Presario CQ56 laptop which started getting a harddisk failure via SMART check. Decided to get a new WD harddrive, size 320g, same as original drive. Tried to recover via recovery CD's I made when I first got the the Laptop. Kept getting stuck at 83% tried 4 times, stuck at same place each time. Ran a test in BIOS and got two failures; Start up test Failed and Harddrive 303 failure.Decided to try another new WD harddrive and, as well, with the original HP recovery CDS. After trying to recover it today was unsuccessful once again. Did the test once again in BIOS and got Start up test failed and Harddrive 303 failure.
Need help narrowing down to what the issue is here. When the first WD harddrive was taken back to the store they checked and it worked fine for them but returned it anyways. Tried another one and still same issue. I'm prety sure its not the new harddrive and not the 2 set of recovery CDS.
I'm confused and need assistance. What could be causing this problem?

K87,
It sounds like either the SATA cable/ connection or the motherboard. When you are replacing the hard drivers do they just slide into place, or is there a small cable that you have to connect to it? The likelihood of having 3 bad hard drives is rare I have never personally come across that issue.
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My compaq presario v5000 won't start

My compaq presario v5000 won't start, please how to recover?

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Compaq Presario A900 won't start

The problem is the blue ring around the AC adapter plug lights up when plugged in, but it blinks non-stop.
Following the online troubleshooting, I've:
1. Unplugged AC, removed battery, held power button down to drain system, then reseated the ram (twice).
2. With the battery still removed, and plugging in the AC, the blue ring lights up and blinks. Pressing the power button does nothing.
3. With the battery installed, and no AC, the blue lightning bolt icon blinks 4 times when the power button is pressed, but computer does not start.
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Compaq Presario C700 series notebook - C757EA Issues

Hi, I'm currently having a problem with my laptop, it's a compaq presario c757ea (it says c700 on the laptop itself) it will not receive any power or charge the battery. I don't want to get a new laptop because it will be too much money.
I had problems with it previously involving the hard drive failing 3 times and when i had got it back when the hard drive was replaced the third time it worked and charge but an hour after that it stopped charging and only would run off the battery.
I phoned up HP in the past and they've just told me to take it to PC world, but PC world are garbage because they say you might as well get a new laptop, they will not listen to me, all i want is a courier out to come and collect the laptop.
I've tried entering my Serial and product number on the HP website but it gives me this:
"We were unable to find any results that match the information you entered. You can either try a new search, or get further assistance from an HP Support agent. For a new search, please click the “Check again” button below, and then make sure to enter the correct product and serial number. Please see the “How Do I Find My Product Number and Serial Number?” information on the right side of the Warranty Status Check page, if necessary"
I've entered them correctly and i still get the same message.
Is there any other way in which i can get a courier sent out to collect my laptop? i would really appreciate it.
If it helps i had the charging problem since around August 2009.

Is there anyone out there at HP in which is able to give me information in getting a courier out to come and collect my laptop?

Do I need to replace video graphic card or power supply unit on hp compaq presario sr2180nx

hello all
i saw a similar post over 4 years ago, however it doesn't address my issue.
my pc started stalling when i attempt to turn it on. It wouldn't come on. Then after several tries every now and then it would come on. I was told through searching that it could be the video graphic card or the power supply. Therefore once i had the computer back on. I never shut it off. However, i could reboot and it would come on.
Now it won't come on again. So i don't know what to replace. The video graphic card or the power supply. If it is the graphic card, do i replace the one previously installed or add a new one. And if adding a new one, what is recommended to be compatible with my 300 watt supply unit? I'm lost as what route to take and how.Below are the details of my unit.
HP/Compaq Presario SR2180NX desktop PC with a P5LP-LE motherboard with an Integrated graphics using Intel GMA 950.
*Integrated video is not available if a graphics card is installed.
Also supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards
300 watt supply.
thank you in advance for any help you can give me.

Is there an add-in video card in the slot? If so, remove it and try to turn on. If the problem is the video card it will turn on. If not it is the power supply.

All Ports/Plugins Do not work. Compaq Presario SR5233WM Desktop PC

Hello,I am here today With a problem of Mine that I can't seem to fix on my own.I have the Compaq Presario SR5233WM Desktop PC And I have Not used it In about 10-12 months And I have finnaly turned it on to Try and use it for some stuff and I plugged it in the wall And It starts up normally no beeping sounds or nothing.So After I did that I plugged the Blue video cord into my PC and my monitor And Before this I rememberd My USB ports wouldnt work And I could not test them out again because my video did not seem to work,I had asked around and They said something about my Drivers Need Resseting? I kept on Getting different answers when I ask so I came here. So to sum everything Up. How do I reset my drivers Without Video And/or What is the problem and how to fix it with the ports not working..Thanks for your time.

Hello again ZhayneW,
Thank you for the updated information on your issue. I would like you to try the steps I am providing you below in order until your graphics return:
Step 1. As you have tried different monitors I would like you to try different cables. The cables that go from your monitor to your computer could be the issue as well. According to the Compaq Presario SR5233WM Desktop PC Product Specifications page your computer has the IPILP-LC (Lancaster8) IPILP-LC (Lancaster8) and has following I/O ports with number 2 being a VGA connection and number 7 being the USB ports you state do not work. If you are using a VGA cord to connect your monitor to the computer that is the cord I would like to see replaced or swapped out with if possible. If you have already done this move on to the next step and ensure you let me know in your next post.
Step 2. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord and open it up and place your had on the power supply for about 30 seconds to drain any electrical charge you may be holding. Now on the motherboard on the front (opposite the I/O connection indicated above) left hand side you will see the following jumpers:
These are the jumpers you need to use to clear the CMOS on your computer. Now on the off chance that your USB and Intergrated graphics have been disabled in the BIOS I am going to get you to clear the CMOS settings by moving the jumpers to look like the image below:
Leave the jumpers in this position for about 10 seconds and then return them to their original position. Reassemble the computer and do not plug it in until it is totally back together. If this was successful your computer should boot up and your display should be back.
Step 3. At this point the issue appears to be a physical issue and I think it would be best if you contact HP Technical Support for repair options. You could also go to a local computer repair and look to get it repaired as well.
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Does Compaq Presario R3000 (AMD) Notebook PC support WPA2-PSK?

Hello all,
I know this is an old laptop(Compaq Presario R3000 (AMD) Notebook PC).
Recently, I upgraded my network system and start to use WPA2-PSK.
I have installed the patch from MS http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=1974
However, the droplist of my network wireless setting still doesn't show the option
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Can someone tell me the reason? Is it beause that my network adapter doesn't support
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I believe this driver will take care of the issue...
http://h20566.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/template.PAGE/public/psi/swdDetails/?sp4ts.oid=3688870&sp...
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