My new archos 101 xs will not turn on all of a sudden

plenty of guides here .most tablet are easy diy fixes

Android Tablet Repair

You have a bad hard drive. Replace it with a new one. You did create recovery disks, right? If not, then you're gonna have to buy a new OS. sorry

Two good articles that may help you: http://androidtipguys.com/forum/wireless-connection-disconnecting-repeatedly-archos-101-tablet-971.html

http://www.androidtablets.net/forum/archos-tablets/15471-archos-101-keeps-losing-internet-connection-happens-all-time.html

ARCHOS' 101 XS Tablet 4.1.2 Firmware Version I hop this helps you good luck
http://drivers.softpedia.com/get/JOYSTICK-GAMEPAD-WHEELS-and-TABLETS/Archos/ARCHOS-101-XS-Tablet-Firmware-412.shtml

every time i turn on my tablet it pop up archos A101IT Recovery.would u like to recover your system.no update firmwear.repair system.format system

Looks like you're sending back another one!
Don't muck with it, you could void the warranty!

Try this:
Power your Archos 101 off by holding the Power Button for 10 seconds (this fully shuts it down).
While holding the Volume + button power it back up (tap power button to start up, hold volume until the tablet enters recovery mode, you'll see a series of choices instead of the demo mode).
Choose the Format System option.
When this process is complete make sure not to select Demo Mode as Android boots and the Archos 101 gets up and running.

Betty,
Archos has been saying Flash would be officially available for some time now, but it's still not out. There is a beta version that I'm using, works great for me:
First step to getting Flash working is to go to your settings menu, then Applications, then check the box to allow for Unknown Sources to be installed.
To get a Beta version of Flash working use this link (from your Archos tablet):
http://ge.tt/36fA44X
You should be prompted to install this APK file on your Archos 101 after it's downloaded, this will give you a decent version of Flash (it's taken from a Droid X which has similar hardware to the Archos 101).
The Version number of your Archos 101 firmware is different from the Android Operating System. Version 2.1.8 is the latest Archos firmware as of Feb 28, 2011, this is Android 2.2.1.
To force an update, you actually need to connect the Archos 101 to the internet, not to a PC. Once you're connected to a Wifi network and have access to the internet, go to your Settings, then scroll to the bottom to About Device. On this screen is a Firmware Update option, this will check for and download the latest. Once it's downloaded you'll be prompted to plug your tablet into the charger and restart it to apply the firmware.

New hard drive. Mine died, too. klick-klack, rrr, klick-klack... end.