Desperately Need Help - DiscussWorldIssues - Socio-Economic Religion and Political Uncensored Debate

**Illisezek** · 03-03-2009, 06:32 AM

My computer crashed yesterday. My brother gave me a video card, and after I installed it, I think it infected my pc and then my computer freaked out and like exploded lol. So I tried to download a virus detector/deleter and after it installed it automatically shut down. Upon turning my computer back on all the icons and the task bar had disappeared, either then the mouse and wallpaper.

I don't know how to fix it. Does someone more technologically superior know what to do? I have to get the files off it. My neices life is on that computer, literally. I only have a few backed up on a seperate disk. Either then that I also have my entire online gym and computer tech class as well as several important assignments, reports, and presentations on it. And then all the pictures from my trip to the arctic...

I REALLY need to get better at backing up files so this doesn't happen again!

BTW my PC is a frankenstien, put together from many other pc's, it's not really a singal system, but it's windows if that helps...

So yeah, help?

**immoceefe** · 03-03-2009, 06:48 AM

i would say you should have backed up all of your stuff. if you can get on in safe mode (when windows starting press F8 until it pops up a screen that says "safe mode" click yes to continue and click on the administrator icon. try copying your files from that account. after your stuff is copied, i would recommend reinstalling widows from scratch. BTW did you just pop the card in without installing drivers or files? You could also try (if you can get into windows, normal or safe mode) windows update in the start menu.

**pharweqto** · 03-03-2009, 06:49 AM

with windows update, click "Custom" to see all updates, you may have one for that card... try that first

**JakeBarkings** · 03-03-2009, 06:50 AM

or if you know that brand and model number of the card, try going to the companys website to download drivers, i.e. i have a Radeon 9200 and have to go to ati website for the drivers

**Saqwnht** · 03-03-2009, 06:51 AM

i would say you should have backed up all of your stuff. if you can get on in safe mode (when windows starting press F8 until it pops up a screen that says "safe mode" click yes to continue and click on the administrator icon. try copying your files from that account. after your stuff is copied, i would recommend reinstalling widows from scratch. BTW did you just pop the card in without installing drivers or files? You could also try (if you can get into windows, normal or safe mode) windows update in the start menu.

My brother did the installing, he is really good with computers...

**Thigmaswams** · 03-03-2009, 06:52 AM

My brother did the installing, he is really good with computers...

are you able to get onto it now?

**JohnMitchel** · 03-03-2009, 06:53 AM

No response to f8

**wp6Eg2Fm** · 03-03-2009, 06:53 AM

I think I am going to put my old card in, the new one isn't even better, I think it's worse. I'm going to ask for a new one for my birthday, unless of course I have to buy a new computer...

i would recommend that until you get a better idea of the card.. it may even not be functioning correctly

**q9h9pPne** · 03-03-2009, 06:53 AM

I think I am going to put my old card in, the new one isn't even better, I think it's worse. I'm going to ask for a new one for my birthday, unless of course I have to buy a new computer...

**shodulsilfeli** · 03-03-2009, 06:55 AM

No response to f8

when its starting (before the windows scrolly thing) repeatedly press F8 a whole buncha times

**Alliopeti** · 03-03-2009, 06:56 AM

lol very technical, so restart then?

**Bletlemof** · 03-03-2009, 06:58 AM

lol very technical, so restart then?

lol sry yes, restart and immediatly when it turns back on start pressing the f8. if it doesnt go to safe before the scrolly thing, try again, if not then there may be something wrong...

**Mboxmaja** · 04-02-2009, 07:01 AM

any luck yet?

**UpperMan** · 04-02-2009, 07:07 AM

1. Was it a used graphics card?
2. I don't know if a graphics card can infect your computer
3. Is the graphics card compatible with your motherboard?
a. the graphics card may be conflicting with other hardware...

You need to KNOW what you're installing. Their are minimum requirements on store packaging for a reason.

**gregmcal** · 04-02-2009, 07:12 AM

1. Was it a used graphics card?
2. I don't know if a graphics card can infect your computer
3. Is the graphics card compatible with your motherboard?
a. the graphics card may be conflicting with other hardware...

You need to KNOW what you're installing. Their are minimum requirements on store packaging for a reason.

The new hardware was working with my computer for a few days, it was most definitely a virus that did it. I didn't download anything that infected it, because I'm not an idiot.

**outfinofulpv** · 04-02-2009, 07:13 AM

The new hardware was working with my computer for a few days, it was most definitely a virus that did it. I didn't download anything that infected it, because I'm not an idiot.

virus' can't pop out of thin air... Why did your brother not use this card?

**IteseFrusty** · 04-02-2009, 07:14 AM

oh and damn u seem to have alot of problems with your computer. Reminds me of me when I was your ages LOL.

**arrasleds** · 04-02-2009, 07:18 AM

Can video cards not transmit worms or time-bombs? He upgraded to a better card.

**jesyflowers** · 04-02-2009, 07:28 AM

Okies, it gave me a few choices, should I pick safety mode?

**nikolapegayyyaasss** · 04-02-2009, 07:44 AM

Pick the safe mode. Last resort is to reformat

03-03-2009, 06:32 AM	#1
Illisezek Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 394 Senior Member	Desperately Need Help My computer crashed yesterday. My brother gave me a video card, and after I installed it, I think it infected my pc and then my computer freaked out and like exploded lol. So I tried to download a virus detector/deleter and after it installed it automatically shut down. Upon turning my computer back on all the icons and the task bar had disappeared, either then the mouse and wallpaper. I don't know how to fix it. Does someone more technologically superior know what to do? I have to get the files off it. My neices life is on that computer, literally. I only have a few backed up on a seperate disk. Either then that I also have my entire online gym and computer tech class as well as several important assignments, reports, and presentations on it. And then all the pictures from my trip to the arctic... I REALLY need to get better at backing up files so this doesn't happen again! BTW my PC is a frankenstien, put together from many other pc's, it's not really a singal system, but it's windows if that helps... So yeah, help? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
	Quote

03-03-2009, 06:48 AM	#2
immoceefe Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 474 Senior Member	i would say you should have backed up all of your stuff. if you can get on in safe mode (when windows starting press F8 until it pops up a screen that says "safe mode" click yes to continue and click on the administrator icon. try copying your files from that account. after your stuff is copied, i would recommend reinstalling widows from scratch. BTW did you just pop the card in without installing drivers or files? You could also try (if you can get into windows, normal or safe mode) windows update in the start menu. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
	Quote

03-03-2009, 06:49 AM	#3
pharweqto Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 367 Senior Member	with windows update, click "Custom" to see all updates, you may have one for that card... try that first Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
	Quote

03-03-2009, 06:50 AM	#4
JakeBarkings Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 471 Senior Member	or if you know that brand and model number of the card, try going to the companys website to download drivers, i.e. i have a Radeon 9200 and have to go to ati website for the drivers Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
	Quote

03-03-2009, 06:51 AM	#5
Saqwnht Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 482 Senior Member	i would say you should have backed up all of your stuff. if you can get on in safe mode (when windows starting press F8 until it pops up a screen that says "safe mode" click yes to continue and click on the administrator icon. try copying your files from that account. after your stuff is copied, i would recommend reinstalling widows from scratch. BTW did you just pop the card in without installing drivers or files? You could also try (if you can get into windows, normal or safe mode) windows update in the start menu. My brother did the installing, he is really good with computers... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
	Quote

03-03-2009, 06:52 AM	#6
Thigmaswams Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 481 Senior Member	My brother did the installing, he is really good with computers... are you able to get onto it now? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
	Quote

03-03-2009, 06:53 AM	#7
JohnMitchel Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 414 Senior Member	No response to f8 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
	Quote

03-03-2009, 06:53 AM	#8
wp6Eg2Fm Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 531 Senior Member	I think I am going to put my old card in, the new one isn't even better, I think it's worse. I'm going to ask for a new one for my birthday, unless of course I have to buy a new computer... i would recommend that until you get a better idea of the card.. it may even not be functioning correctly Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
	Quote

03-03-2009, 06:53 AM	#9
q9h9pPne Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 467 Senior Member	I think I am going to put my old card in, the new one isn't even better, I think it's worse. I'm going to ask for a new one for my birthday, unless of course I have to buy a new computer... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
	Quote

03-03-2009, 06:55 AM	#10
shodulsilfeli Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 566 Senior Member	No response to f8 when its starting (before the windows scrolly thing) repeatedly press F8 a whole buncha times Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
	Quote

03-03-2009, 06:56 AM	#11
Alliopeti Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 435 Senior Member	lol very technical, so restart then? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
	Quote

03-03-2009, 06:58 AM	#12
Bletlemof Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 417 Senior Member	lol very technical, so restart then? lol sry yes, restart and immediatly when it turns back on start pressing the f8. if it doesnt go to safe before the scrolly thing, try again, if not then there may be something wrong... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
	Quote

04-02-2009, 07:01 AM	#13
Mboxmaja Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 510 Senior Member	any luck yet? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
	Quote

04-02-2009, 07:07 AM	#14
UpperMan Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 420 Senior Member	1. Was it a used graphics card? 2. I don't know if a graphics card can infect your computer 3. Is the graphics card compatible with your motherboard? a. the graphics card may be conflicting with other hardware... You need to KNOW what you're installing. Their are minimum requirements on store packaging for a reason. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
	Quote

04-02-2009, 07:12 AM	#15
gregmcal Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 324 Senior Member	1. Was it a used graphics card? 2. I don't know if a graphics card can infect your computer 3. Is the graphics card compatible with your motherboard? a. the graphics card may be conflicting with other hardware... You need to KNOW what you're installing. Their are minimum requirements on store packaging for a reason. The new hardware was working with my computer for a few days, it was most definitely a virus that did it. I didn't download anything that infected it, because I'm not an idiot. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
	Quote

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

04-02-2009, 07:13 AM	#16
outfinofulpv Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 398 Senior Member	The new hardware was working with my computer for a few days, it was most definitely a virus that did it. I didn't download anything that infected it, because I'm not an idiot. virus' can't pop out of thin air... Why did your brother not use this card? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
	Quote

04-02-2009, 07:14 AM	#17
IteseFrusty Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 399 Senior Member	oh and damn u seem to have alot of problems with your computer. Reminds me of me when I was your ages LOL. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
	Quote

04-02-2009, 07:18 AM	#18
arrasleds Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 407 Senior Member	Can video cards not transmit worms or time-bombs? He upgraded to a better card. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
	Quote

04-02-2009, 07:28 AM	#19
jesyflowers Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 409 Senior Member	Okies, it gave me a few choices, should I pick safety mode? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
	Quote

04-02-2009, 07:44 AM	#20
nikolapegayyyaasss Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 447 Senior Member	Pick the safe mode. Last resort is to reformat Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
	Quote