Dell Vostro will not boot up

You should run the Dell Pre Boot Assesment, here are the instructions:
http://goo.gl/JqAAol
Then you can google the error code to see what's the issue.

Hi,

There is a possibility that this could be an issue with the hard drive. Request you to use the below link and run hardware diagnostics again:

http://dell.to/190HjBV

Make a note of the error codes that appear along with the validation code (if any).

If you try to run XP setup without changing the BIOS SATA setting to ATA mode, setup will BSOD with an 0X0000007B error. Make sure the SATA setting in the BIOS is ATA...

you will get this error when you will be booting your system from CD and windows installation will be in first step.

to resolve it, go to BIOS setting-->change BIOS SATA setting to ATA mode--->apply changes-->insert windows CD and restart the system-->press f12--->nd boot from CD....hope u will be able to resolve it.

Boot your computer to safe mode and change the display settings to either 800x600 then save and reboot once it comes back up you can change the display setting to what you prefer.
To get into safe mode press F8 on you keyboard every second while it is first booting up.

OUCH... Might need a new harddrive or motherboard. Does it even let you go into the bios? Maybe you can do a full reinstall to save you the dough.

hi there !

-try t drain everything out of the computer first; remove the power adapter then remove the battery; after 1 minute try again; if problem persists run diagnostics
--while the computer is off, press and hld the "Fn" key then press the power button at the same time to start the test; note down error message then consult manufacturer for the code obtained. if no errors found it is a windows problem; you need to reinstall windows on the computer

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need more information on your problem could be several broblems

Don't choose safe mode.

If you have in the F8 options, a Recovery Console select that and run at the command prompt:

chkdsk /r

That will look for and repair disk errors.

Otherwise, look for and select Restore my computer, from this F8 menu.

Failing that you will need a copy of Vista or XP but if you have a 64bit OS like Vista64 you will need a copy of that.

Let me know what happens. But, I won't be online for much longer so I'll send a message to a friend of mine in Ireland who can help you further since he's in a different time zone.

Regards,
Worldvet

If you do not have any important data on teh computer and you computer was purchased after september 2008 you can try the factory restore. NOTE : DOING A REINSTALLATION OR FACTORY RESTORE WILL WIPE OUT ALL DATA AND APPLICATIONS YOU HAVE PUT ON THE SYSTEM.
To do a factory restore follow these steps.
Please power on the system and as soon as you see the Dell logo hold down the CTRL button and hit the F11 button 3 - 4 times. This will bring up the restore options. Hit Restore and follow the positive prompts on the screen.
If it does not work try a reinstalling from the CD.
Follow these steps to do a reinstallation from the CDs.

1. Load the XP CD in the top CD drive and restart.
2. Press F12 as soon as you see Dell Logo.
3. You will get the Boot Device Menu. Select IDE CD-ROM hit enter.
4. When you get the message “Press any key to boot from CD” hit enter immediately.
5. Windows XP Setup screen will appear loading files.
6. When the screen “Welcome to windows” appears.
7. Press ENTER .
8. Press F8 for license screen agreement.
9. Press ESC to install a fresh copy of windows.
10.Select the partition which says C:.
11.Press D to delete, press ENTER and L to confirm.
12.Highlight the Unpartitioned space hit ENTER.
13.Select “Format the Partition using NTFS file system” hit enter.
14. The setup will format the drive and then copy files and restart.
15. After the installation is complete you need to install the drivers and applcations back on the system.