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The Windows operating system allows you to compress the files on your drive to conserve disk space. In some situations, this compression process will compress files required for the operating system to boot. Files that are compressed must be decompressed prior to execution. Since the operating system has not loaded, boot files cannot yet be decompressed. In this case, the operating system will fail to load and a "BootMgr is compressed" message will appear. An easy way around this problem is to boot from the Windows DVD, and use the provided interface to access your drive properties and decompress it. Turn on the computer, and insert your Windows DVD. Press a random key on your keyboard once you see the "Press any key..." message. This interrupts booting from the hard drive and forces a boot from the Windows DVD. Click the "Next" button at the bottom of the Windows 7 dialog, and then click the "Repair your Computer" link Below. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/What-are-the-system-recovery-options-in-Windows-7 http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa364219(v=vs.85).aspx File Compression and Decompression Select the "Load Drivers" button at the bottom of the "System Recovery Options" dialog, and click the "OK" button on the "Add Drivers" dialog. This opens a file browser on your screen. Click the "Computer" icon, which is located on the left hand side of the screen. This displays an icon for your disk drive. Right-click your hard drive, and click "Properties. " This opens a Local Disk Properties dialog. Click to deselect the "Compress this drive..." option at the bottom, and then click the "Apply" button. Select the "X" icon to close the file browser window. This takes you back to the Install Windows dialog. Press the "X" icon at the corner of the Install Windows dialog. This opens a cancellation dialog. Select the "Yes" button on this dialog to restart your computer. Hope this helps b>

unplug, remove battery, plug in , reboot.

Is not necessarily a problem of the battery, the screen is also related to, a change in the LCD.This should help you http://www.lcdinverters.net/Laptop-Inverter/Compaq/Compaq.html

This is most likely a hardware problem (gpu or screen), did you reinstall the latest drivers for the gpu ? can you connect the laptop to a monitor with a vga cable to test further ? Otherwise it's best to go to the repair shop ?

look into the usb and make shure the plastic protector is still on the metel tabs..

This is not a good sign, it means a motherboard problem/failure.

the serial number can be found within the box the software came in. if you downloaded the software, you can purchase a license here

Hello, welcome to Fixya!The sound is not working most likely because you did not download the right driver for the system.Go to the website of your computer, look for download/support or drivers on the homepage. You will be asked to enter your product model number, which is the model number of your computer, eg, Compaq A601..... Select your operating system and proceed for the driver download.Go to Audio driver, you might more than one drivers for audio. Download all the drivers and install them one after the other as one amongst the drivers should work with windows xp.I hope the above information is clear.Good luckWalesarumi.

Hey Michael johnston,For what Wireless Button Used-Actually that button is used for Wireless Connections, WI-Fi or Wireless LAN.If you are connected with any wireless network,then it will disconnect you from such networks. Indications-Blue- you are connected nowOrange- now you are disconnected ... you know well now..(LOL)How can connect with wireless network?Reach there and turned on wireless connection Control Panel\Network and Internet\Network Connectionsif there is no success then try this one-orRight click on network icon and then select Troubleshoot problem(Note- Don't forget to on that button. should be blue)Now troubleshooter will tell you what is issue.May be you have no wire less network in you area,or may be it will be turned off Do that if any issue connect me via comment on that answer.Good Luckor

Vicky, you haven't indicated whether you went into Safe Mode, as I recommended to you in your last statement,http://www.fixya.com/support/t10782206-unplugged_let_rest_fewCan't get into Safe Mode?Different approach. Press the Power On button in, and hold it in for a count of 10 seconds. Computer should turn off. Yes, this is different than unplugging the computer from power.Now remove all power to the laptop. Remove the AC adapter (Charger), and Battery. Press the Power On button in, and hold it in for a count of 5 seconds. Let go of the Power On button. Do this same procedure 2 more times.(Watch the Power On LED light, as you perform this procedure. It may light up when you press, and hold the Power On button in the first time, maybe the second time. Should not light up on the third time )This is to clear CMOS Error Codes, and reset BIOS Setup back to the factory default settings.Post back in a Comment.Regards,joecoolvette

Hey Robert Stone ,Nice to see you there.Buddy you dint mentioned your operating System i mean its vista, or windows 7.Let it go..Try this

1. Click on start Button
2. Now write "Display" in search place.
3. Then click on display link
4. Now you can see the window ,with option to change size.
5. Medium or Small as you wish Robert Stone

If still facing issue write here againDon't for get to rate me.. if you are satisfied only.

Try to reset your browser history, cache, cookies and everything pls.

Windows 7 should be the OS. If you go to safe mode, it should complete booting and then you can list the errors but I suspect there is a driver error. Maybe the wrong version in there.

From the Service manual https://www.manualslib.com/manual/71736/Hp-Compaq-Presario-F700.html?page=43#manual Unknown user password If the computer you are servicing has an unknown user password, follow these steps to clear the password: NOTE: These steps also clear CMOS. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the 1. computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 2. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and 3. then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 37) 4. Remove the real-time clock (RTC) battery (see RTC battery on page 44) 5. Wait approximately 5 minutes. 6. Replace the RTC battery and reassemble the computer. 7. Connect AC power to the computer. Do not reinsert any batteries at this time. 8. Turn on the computer. 9. All passwords and all CMOS settings have been cleared. Videos as well https://www.google.com/search?q=Compaq+F700+reset+admin+password ..

It is 22 years old and there is not support for the virus magnet that is called Windows XP!

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Is is probably too old to take Win 10. Also, USB support normally starts once Windows is loaded. During Boot up, it looking for a hard drive or Bootable CD Media. By default, the notebook can start only from a bootable hard drive or bootable drive medium in the notebook. https://www.google.com/search?q=Compaq+evo+n115+boot+from+usb It is 21 years old!!

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Unfortunately, it is not possible to provide a definitive answer to this question without knowing the exact model of the Compaq Presario CQ56 Notebook PC. Different models may have different pinouts for the DC power harness. You may need to consult the user manual or contact Compaq/HP support for more information.

Computer is probably too old to recognize an SSD. You may be able to find a firmware upgrade. Did you boot into the BIOS and try and find the SSD? https://www.google.com/search?q=Compaq+presario+c500+dos+not+detect+ssd+hard+drive ..

Replace the capacitor.