Boot problems

[ldb]

This has happened twice now in the last 2 weeks. Computer tries to

boot and get XMS driver errors. Also himem.sys and emm386 not

loading. Sometime I can get to a blank windows desktop but am usually

stuck in DOS. If I do get to the windows desktop, there is a message

about no mouse found. In all of the failed boots, there is no mouse

or keyboard loaded in DOS or windows so I cannot do anything but push

the reset button. After probably close to 10 restarts, it boots up

and runs like nothing was ever wrong. A boot disk does not help. I

am virus and spyware/malware free. This computer is 5 years old, but

the hard drive is newer. Any help appreciated.

[Ponch]

Looks like a hardware problem. Check your HDD connectors (some times they are not fully plugged in) and run a check on the disk.

[dencorso]

You can also remove the memory sticks, clean their connectors with a rubber eraser (for pencil writings), brush or air-clean the board memory slots, and reassemble it all. It can't hurt and, sometimes, works miracles. Good luck!

Edited November 25, 2007 by dencorso

[RJARRRPCGP]

This has happened twice now in the last 2 weeks. Computer tries to

boot and get XMS driver errors. Also himem.sys and emm386 not

loading.

Please reseat the RAM modules and make sure that the contacts are clean before reseating the RAM!

Also, replace the CMOS battery and reset the CMOS.

Edited November 25, 2007 by RJARRRPCGP