If you still have the recovery partition:
Restart your computer then look for the F key which controls your BIOS then look for the option "reload default setting" then follow the on-screen instructions.
If not, please let me know what version of windows you have installed, the type of recovery media?
SOURCE: HP Pavillion dv 5000
I would test the hard drive - The easiest way to test it is to download the hitachi drive test - It comes as a CD image file which you can make into a bootable CD. You will need a program that can burn image (ISO) files to CD - if you dont have one use CD Burner XP which is free at www.cdburnerxp.se
Run the advanced diagnostics and it will do a thorough scan of the drive.
I would lay odds the drive is failing. If data is important to you i would recommend trying to backup data before doing any more testing.
Don
SOURCE: hp pavillion trying to boot from dos mode
my pc is writting Disk boot failure, insert seystem disk and press enter. pls help.
SOURCE: I have a thin blacl=k line across the screen of my
Unlikely but possible that the video card has gone bad. the easiest way to check is to hook it up to an external monitor (if it has that capability) if the line is on the external monitor then it is the video card and depending on the model of the laptop it may not be able to be repaired. video cards are often built in and cannot be exchanged.
There are 3 things normally cause this. the first and cheapest of the 3 is to check the video cable. normally you wont have to take more than the keyboard and the faceplate between the keyboard and the monitor off. once those are removed you should see a flat ribbon cable running from the monitor into the laptop. make sure it is plugged in good. if it is then it is passable that the cable is bad. you will need to order a replacement cable either from ebay.com or you may be able to order from hp.com. it is a little of a pain to take the screen apart and get to the other end of the cable but it can be done. just remember to be gentle and don't pull to hard it is plastic. if you pull gently and nothing happens chances are you missed a screw somewhere. the other thing that normally causes this is the monitor going bad. a replacement monitor can usually be found cheap on ebay.com just make sure to get one with warranty.
SOURCE: i want to wipe the hard drive clean and then use
In case you have lost the supplemental cd, here's a helpful resource. You can use this software to backup your existing drivers and restore later. http://small.drivermax.com/soft/dmx/drivermax.exe available at http://www.innovative-sol.com/drivermax/
SOURCE: hp netbook 110-97TU 1: Text box
having this issue may cause by hardware problem or key board malfunction, if the computer is still under warranty call your manufacturer and have it replaced.
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