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    [SOLVED] Computer still experiencing lag after clean boot (no lag in safe mode)

    Hello, System has been laggy except if ran in safe mode. I have checked out several threads from this forum and others found on Google. I'd appreciate any advice. I have provided a brief history below. Thank you. Computer Specs: i7-6700 @ 3.40GHz 16 GB Ram x64 Windows 10 Pro OS Nvidia GeForce...
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    XP wont boot, unable to use recovery console

    Another thing when I check the HDD using partition master: I have a FAT16, NTFS, and unallocated area of the HDD. Is this correct? I'm just trying to figure out why this won't boot. Why it doesn't recognize the windows install even though I verified windows directory is still on there and...
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    XP wont boot, unable to use recovery console

    No, I was able to place HDD in another computer and retrieve files. I'm not entirely sure but if it was encrypted I wouldn't be able to do that correct?
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    XP wont boot, unable to use recovery console

    Hi, First, thanks for any replies. I'm having an issue with my parent's business computer. I received a call from them last night stating an update was installed to XP. They then told me the computer froze up, and they did a hard restart to it. After the restart XP won't boot. It get's to...
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    Screen is dark

    Alright an update, it appears once I get the screen working I can shut down the computer and turn it back on and the screen will continue to work. However, if the battery gets low enough then the screen will stop working again.
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    Screen is dark

    I have a dv9500 HP laptop. The computer originally came with Windows Vista but am running XP instead. I don't know if this will help, but the screen is black from the moment the laptop turns on. I am unable to access BIOS unless I turn the computer off and on 20 times until screen works...
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    Screen is dark

    I'm sorry that I'm asking such a redundant question. For the past 2 months my laptop screen has been black most of the time. The computer still runs and an external monitor allows me to use the laptop. I have changed the inverter board, tested the memory, removed the battery and held down on...