Laptop trouble.

Mickal · 28-06-2008

Right!

I have a Toshiba Laptop L40 Equilibrium.
Specs are:
Intel 1.73Ghz,

1Gb RAM
120GB HD
Intel 128MB (I think) GFX
and other bits and bobs that I can't think of.

Anyways. Sometime ago I had Vista on there cos it came with it and for some reason after I typed in my password it would say "Welcome" for so long and then just go to a black screen with an arrow, Nothing more.

After a few tries I reinstalled Vista. I have lost the CD that came with the laptop but all I know it's in my room (hopefully) somewhere.

Vista doesn't want to install properly. It's goes as far and "Completing installation..." then just sits there looking pretty and evidently dose the same thing as before. Black screen with an arrow.

I've tried installing Windows XP. But I ether get (from booting the CD) "Make sure disk is powered on." Or If I install it via Vista (CMD) I get a BSOD saying most of the time 0x7B

I've also went back as far as Windows 98. I got it on once but it can't see my DVD drive once installed.

Linux (Uboobnoobtutu, Kuboobnoobtutu and Knoopix) works perfectly BUT for me to use the net I need to be wired cos for some reason it won't see my wireless but yet it pops up in a few places. Plus I would like to but a few games that Linux can't.

Any ideas?

chevre · 28-06-2008

What wireless card do you have? Also, check into wine and cedega. They will allow you to play a number of games in Linux.

Mickal · 28-06-2008

Wireless card is Realtek 8187. I'm pretty sure it's 8187.

~~DarkSunDS~~ · 28-06-2008

If it's under warranty, I'd replace it.

mm3 · 28-06-2008

Make sure you have *completely* wiped the drive, instead of installing over a partition and/or formatting it. If you can boot a Ubuntu LiveCD, in the Gparted Partition Editor in System --> Administration, under Devices click "Set disklabel".

Sometimes deleting a partition isn't enough, maybe setting the disklabel will work.

Then try reinstalling Vista or XP, your choice.

Error404 · 28-06-2008

Think you could give me some more info on the BSOD? I think I could help if I have a full BSOD call.

Diaperboy1234 · 28-06-2008

To me, it sounds like ure system files have been corrupted. either that or u have might have a problem with ure motherboard or u have devices which the software is not compatable with XP. i think i would take ure laptop back and get the people u bought it off to just replace it. it is better off doing that than voiding ure warranty cause u changed the OS of the laptop. (yes, whenever u change the OS, and continually have problems with the OS u installed, warranty won't cover u) so just play it safe and take it back.

mm3 · 29-06-2008

No, because he tried fresh installs of other operating systems which didn't work, so that cannot be the issue.

chevre · 29-06-2008

Main Page - Realtek Linux wireless driver You may be in luck then. That is, if you want to try Linux.

Korey · 29-06-2008

I have no clue, but ill recommend asking in a more computer centralized forum. Perhaps Laptop help and repair forum

You might get some better help there..

28-06-2008	#1 (permalink)
Mickal Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: London, England, UK, Earth Age: 20 Posts: 941 Threads: 17 Gallery Uploads: 34 Blog Entries: 16	Laptop trouble. Right! I have a Toshiba Laptop L40 Equilibrium. Specs are: Intel 1.73Ghz, 1Gb RAM 120GB HD Intel 128MB (I think) GFX and other bits and bobs that I can't think of. Anyways. Sometime ago I had Vista on there cos it came with it and for some reason after I typed in my password it would say "Welcome" for so long and then just go to a black screen with an arrow, Nothing more. After a few tries I reinstalled Vista. I have lost the CD that came with the laptop but all I know it's in my room (hopefully) somewhere. Vista doesn't want to install properly. It's goes as far and "Completing installation..." then just sits there looking pretty and evidently dose the same thing as before. Black screen with an arrow. I've tried installing Windows XP. But I ether get (from booting the CD) "Make sure disk is powered on." Or If I install it via Vista (CMD) I get a BSOD saying most of the time 0x7B I've also went back as far as Windows 98. I got it on once but it can't see my DVD drive once installed. Linux (Uboobnoobtutu, Kuboobnoobtutu and Knoopix) works perfectly BUT for me to use the net I need to be wired cos for some reason it won't see my wireless but yet it pops up in a few places. Plus I would like to but a few games that Linux can't. Any ideas?

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28-06-2008	#2 (permalink)
chevre Not your typical kid Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: US Age: 24 Posts: 941 Threads: 25 Wiki Edits: 37	What wireless card do you have? Also, check into wine and cedega. They will allow you to play a number of games in Linux.

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Mickal Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: London, England, UK, Earth Age: 20 Posts: 941 Threads: 17 Gallery Uploads: 34 Blog Entries: 16	Wireless card is Realtek 8187. I'm pretty sure it's 8187.

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~~DarkSunDS~~ Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 1,881 Threads: 50 Wiki Edits: 60 Blog Entries: 1	If it's under warranty, I'd replace it.

28-06-2008	#5 (permalink)
mm3 Metal Militia Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New York Age: 17 Posts: 1,011 Threads: 62 Gallery Uploads: 3 Wiki Edits: 3	Make sure you have completely wiped the drive, instead of installing over a partition and/or formatting it. If you can boot a Ubuntu LiveCD, in the Gparted Partition Editor in System --> Administration, under Devices click "Set disklabel". Sometimes deleting a partition isn't enough, maybe setting the disklabel will work. Then try reinstalling Vista or XP, your choice.

28-06-2008	#6 (permalink)
Error404 Regular Join Date: May 2008 Location: England. Age: 19 Posts: 815 Threads: 39 Wiki Edits: 8	Think you could give me some more info on the BSOD? I think I could help if I have a full BSOD call.

28-06-2008	#7 (permalink)
Diaperboy1234 Lurker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 18 Threads: 2 Reputation: -2	To me, it sounds like ure system files have been corrupted. either that or u have might have a problem with ure motherboard or u have devices which the software is not compatable with XP. i think i would take ure laptop back and get the people u bought it off to just replace it. it is better off doing that than voiding ure warranty cause u changed the OS of the laptop. (yes, whenever u change the OS, and continually have problems with the OS u installed, warranty won't cover u) so just play it safe and take it back.

29-06-2008	#8 (permalink)
mm3 Metal Militia Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New York Age: 17 Posts: 1,011 Threads: 62 Gallery Uploads: 3 Wiki Edits: 3	No, because he tried fresh installs of other operating systems which didn't work, so that cannot be the issue.

29-06-2008	#9 (permalink)
chevre Not your typical kid Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: US Age: 24 Posts: 941 Threads: 25 Wiki Edits: 37	Main Page - Realtek Linux wireless driver You may be in luck then. That is, if you want to try Linux.

29-06-2008	#10 (permalink)
Korey Regular Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Age: 18 Posts: 175 Threads: 11 Reputation: 9	I have no clue, but ill recommend asking in a more computer centralized forum. Perhaps Laptop help and repair forum You might get some better help there..