joy-h Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 When I turn on the pc it wont go past the start up screen, I am at a loss :confused:. Can anyone explain how to remedy this. Thanks Joy Quote
dan m Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 Hey joe. Could you tell me if you get any messages come up and what is on your screen when it stops? Quote
joy-h Posted June 24, 2009 Author Posted June 24, 2009 No messages and all that it says on the screen is "Acer" Del: Enter Setup and F12:Boot Menu. What I have noticed is that there are no beeps on startup? Quote
dan m Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 ok restart your computer and hit the F8 key which should then bring up a menu. Use the arrow keys to move down to boot in safe mode. and then come back here and let us know. Quote
joy-h Posted June 24, 2009 Author Posted June 24, 2009 Ok, have done as advised but nothing is happening after continuous pressing of F8 key Quote
dan m Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 Ok, How many times did you try because you have only a max of 15 seconds to push F8? Also sorry i should have asked this in my first post is it a desktop or a laptop? Quote
joy-h Posted June 24, 2009 Author Posted June 24, 2009 partner switched on and i pressed F8 continuously before startup screen appeared Quote
dan m Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 partner switched on and i pressed F8 continuously before startup screen appeared ok try one more time please and this time dont continuously hold down the F8 key tap it. Quote
joy-h Posted June 24, 2009 Author Posted June 24, 2009 Sorry, i should have said things clearer, I have tried tapping F8 , still nothing Quote
dan m Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 Ok you said you could see F12 writen on your screen could u push F12 i just want to see if your computer will respond to anything. Quote
Plastic Nev Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 Hi Joy, if it gets as far as the so called flash screen and saying Del for enter set up. It is the del key you need to be pressing not F8. try that, let us know. Quote Need help with your computer problems? Then why not join Free PC Help. Register here If Free PC Help has helped you then please consider a donation. Click here We are all members helping other members.Please return here where you may be able to help someone else. After all, no one knows everything and you may have the answer that someone needs. --------------------------------------------------------------------I have installed Windows, now how do I install the curtains? :Dhttp://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/plasticpig/Nev2.gif
Plastic Nev Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 Sorry, crossed posting, try either, the Del or the F12, Quote Need help with your computer problems? Then why not join Free PC Help. Register here If Free PC Help has helped you then please consider a donation. Click here We are all members helping other members.Please return here where you may be able to help someone else. After all, no one knows everything and you may have the answer that someone needs. --------------------------------------------------------------------I have installed Windows, now how do I install the curtains? :Dhttp://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/plasticpig/Nev2.gif
joy-h Posted June 24, 2009 Author Posted June 24, 2009 I have tried tapping the Del key on startup too and nothing and same goes with tapping F12 key, nothing. You know when you start a computer it beeps, well there are no beeps on startup Quote
dan m Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 I'm sure you have already but could you please check that the keyboard hasn't come out of it connecting port (just give it a little wiggle and a push) and then try pushing F8 on start up if that doesn't work restart it and try the F12 or del key Quote
Jelly Bean Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 (edited) Acer has diffrent key sequences to other computers. Is your hard drive listed on the post screen?Black screen white words? EXAMPLES: On a restart of the PC press one of these key sequences. Acer (Aspire, Power, Veriton, Extensa, Ferrari, TravelMate, Altos): Press [F2] or [Del] Immediately After Power Up Acer (Altos 600: Press [Ctrl]+[Alt]+[Esc] or [F1] During Boot (for Advanced Options) Acer (Older PC): Press [F1] or [Ctrl]+[Alt]+[Esc] to Access BIOS Others are ALT+F10 or F11.This is to enter recovery console. Try pressing : [Ctrl]+[Alt]+[Esc] to enter BIOS.Locate and see if your hard drive is listed there. Load defaults in BIOS save and exit see if that works. Edited June 24, 2009 by Jelly Bean Quote Rwy'n ceisio fy ngorau......................
maynardvdm Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 Hi Also, no beeps can mean there is something wrong. On the very first screen that appears in the top left side is usually the name of the BIOS, what does it say? (Award, Phoenix, etc.) Quote We are all members helping other members. Please return here where you may be able to help someone else. After all, no one knows everything and you may have the answer that someone needs. RaidMax Smilodon Gaming Case | Gigabyte Z77X-UD5H M/B | Intel Core i5 3570K @ 3.4GHz | 8GB Corsair RAM | Nvidia GTX550 Ti 1GB GDDR5 | Corsair 800w PSU Register for FREE >>here<< | If we have helped you, please consider a donation >>here<< SAS | MBAM | WinPatrol | Avira | ERUNT | Nvidia Drivers http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll57/mjsmileys/userbarnew4sec.gif
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