Remo Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 (edited) I have a problem with my laptop it was showing a blank screen when I booted up So I booted up in safe mode and scheduled an error check selecting my C drive which was the problem I ran the CHDSK prog and it cleaned the drive but just keep on leaving me the message "please prepare while your computer restarts" It doesnt restart after that point Brief history 16 month VIAO AGN397 running on XP, I know its not a "very serious" problem but a problem that need to be fixed ASAP With the demise of the Chiang Mai Mail publication I have lost the number of the "farang" who offered his PC skills in the classifieds Does anyone know his number or alternatively PM me if you understand the problem and can fix it. I am central Chiang Mai, can travel as its a laptop Any takers? Look forward to any responses and if you cant come here or s central"ish" I can meet you or I have my own transport Because of experience i would rather not deal with "pantip plaza" recomendations - unless someone has been very very happy Edited November 12, 2006 by Remo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlofwindermere Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 I use an English speaking guy in Chiang Mai North Plaza (on the superhighway). Go up the stairs to the second floor, turn right and go to the very end. There are two English speaking men who work there and can explain your problem to the technicians in their store. Tiktok is one of their names and the store is something like Goodspeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottie dog Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 I have a problem with my laptop it was showing a blank screen when I booted upSo I booted up in safe mode and scheduled an error check selecting my C drive which was the problem I ran the CHDSK prog and it cleaned the drive but just keep on leaving me the message "please prepare while your computer restarts" It doesnt restart after that point Brief history 16 month VIAO AGN397 running on XP, I know its not a "very serious" problem but a problem that need to be fixed ASAP With the demise of the Chiang Mai Mail publication I have lost the number of the "farang" who offered his PC skills in the classifieds Does anyone know his number or alternatively PM me if you understand the problem and can fix it. I am central Chiang Mai, can travel as its a laptop Any takers? Look forward to any responses and if you cant come here or s central"ish" I can meet you or I have my own transport Because of experience i would rather not deal with "pantip plaza" recomendations - unless someone has been very very happy Have you tried using the restore point of the day(s) prior to the boot into safe mode? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberstar Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 There's a farlang, capable of fixing most software related problems under both Windows and Linux, running the internet cafe on Ratchapakinai (the first one going South from Ratchademnern) ... He usually doesn't charge, unless he actually provides a solution. He's got a M.Sc in physics and computer science, so he can't be totally hopeless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottie dog Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 I have a problem with my laptop it was showing a blank screen when I booted up So I booted up in safe mode and scheduled an error check selecting my C drive which was the problem I ran the CHDSK prog and it cleaned the drive but just keep on leaving me the message "please prepare while your computer restarts" It doesnt restart after that point Brief history 16 month VIAO AGN397 running on XP, I know its not a "very serious" problem but a problem that need to be fixed ASAP With the demise of the Chiang Mai Mail publication I have lost the number of the "farang" who offered his PC skills in the classifieds Does anyone know his number or alternatively PM me if you understand the problem and can fix it. I am central Chiang Mai, can travel as its a laptop Any takers? Look forward to any responses and if you cant come here or s central"ish" I can meet you or I have my own transport Because of experience i would rather not deal with "pantip plaza" recomendations - unless someone has been very very happy Have you tried using the restore point of the day(s) prior to the boot into safe mode? I should have added, that if restore does not work try taking it to "Scottish John" at True Blue (47 Moonmuang near Thae Pae gate) at any lunch time. It is very likely that he can fix it for free (reada tiger or two) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remo Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 thanks for all the replies, I have a few leads to follow up on so looks like I can get it sorted today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mallmagician Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Sounds like your disk repair has affected something in the boot sector. Not sure though without taking a look. Can you boot into windows in Safe Mode still? The previous System Restore comment could well be your answer. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Mist Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 There's a farlang, capable of fixing most software related problems under both Windows and Linux, running the internet cafe on Ratchapakinai (the first one going South from Ratchademnern) ... He usually doesn't charge, unless he actually provides a solution. He's got a M.Sc in physics and computer science, so he can't be totally hopeless. thats good to know he doesnt charge unless he actually fixes summat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remo Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 Well Steen over at Cyberstar said he would look at it and take it from there, so I went down booted up and hey Presto it wass fine. I felt like a bit of an idiot but I spend hours and hours yesterday pulling my hair out. I think my problem was I needed to seriously clean up and order my drives which I have done today Some people hate VAIOs but for me there best (the serious ones not the colorful girls ones) I got lots of replies and suggestions so thanks again to everyone that replied/pm'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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