Author Topic: My Computer Is Broken Due to Unplugging. (Software.) (Read 1677 times)

brickybob · March 18, 2010, 08:04:08 PM

It corupted c:/windows/system32/system/config (or something like that.)

Now I'm reinstalling windows XP.

P.s, I'm using my laptop.

Use my pain to learn, don't unplug the computer. Unless it's last resort.

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RedSaturn · March 18, 2010, 08:06:30 PM

Inb4DeleteSystem32

Tom Gunn · March 18, 2010, 08:06:54 PM

WAAIT WAIT!

You deleted system 32?

brickybob · March 18, 2010, 08:16:21 PM

Quote from: Tom Gunn on March 18, 2010, 08:06:54 PM

WAAIT WAIT!

You deleted system 32?

No, I unplugged the computer while booting.

I'm not handicapped. :)

General Nick · March 18, 2010, 08:16:43 PM

Quote from: brickybob on March 18, 2010, 08:16:21 PM

No, I unplugged the computer while booting.

I'm not handicapped. :)

Apparently you are because you unplugged it while loving booting.

brickybob · March 18, 2010, 08:17:36 PM

Quote from: General Nick on March 18, 2010, 08:16:43 PM

Apparently you are because you unplugged it while loving booting.

It had the desktop on and the icons are loading.
That insult was uncalled for.

XaMMaX211 · March 18, 2010, 08:18:34 PM

insert cd>repair windows

Kalphiter · March 18, 2010, 08:23:24 PM

Quote from: XaMMaX211 on March 18, 2010, 08:18:34 PM

insert cd>repair windows

Why exactly does a file get corrupt while booting, anyway?
Is it anything to do with the hard drive writing/reading while it loses power?

XaMMaX211 · March 18, 2010, 08:27:56 PM

Quote from: Kalphiter on March 18, 2010, 08:23:24 PM

Why exactly does a file get corrupt while booting, anyway?
Is it anything to do with the hard drive writing/reading while it loses power?

I dunno, I've also wondered this, I've lost 2 pc's from it,m so I should know, lol

General Nick · March 18, 2010, 08:32:12 PM

Quote from: Kalphiter on March 18, 2010, 08:23:24 PM

Why exactly does a file get corrupt while booting, anyway?
Is it anything to do with the hard drive writing/reading while it loses power?

Yes. When your computer boots it reads all your settings and stuff from the hard drive. Shouldn't write but sometimes in some cases it might. That's why you don't UNPLUG IT WHILE BOOTING.

It is kind of called for btw.

Madmitten · March 18, 2010, 08:32:41 PM

Quote from: General Nick on March 18, 2010, 08:32:12 PM

Yes. When your computer boots it reads all your settings and stuff from the hard drive. Shouldn't write but sometimes in some cases it might. That's why you don't UNPLUG IT WHILE BOOTING.

It is kind of called for btw.

what if the power goes out while booting?

Sheezy · March 18, 2010, 08:35:42 PM

Quote from: Madmitten on March 18, 2010, 08:32:41 PM

what if the power goes out while booting?

you're forgeted?

Kalphiter · March 18, 2010, 08:35:59 PM

Apparently, it is related to R/W operations of the hard disk:
http://www.computerforums.org/showthread.php?p=1017684

General Nick · March 18, 2010, 08:37:01 PM

Quote from: Madmitten on March 18, 2010, 08:32:41 PM

what if the power goes out while booting?

Same thing.

Happened to my brother a lot of times.

Kalphiter · March 18, 2010, 08:38:38 PM

Is the risk lowered using a powerstrip?