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When the CPU overheats then it will shut down (i.e. thermal overload) and won't boot up again until it has cooled down. If this is the problem is not fixed then the CPU will eventually fail. A faulty fan causes the problem or the fan and heat sink assembly are clogged with dust. Check the CPU fan to see if it spins freely, if not replace the fan. If the fan and heat sink is clogged with dust the remove the dust and make sure the vents are clear and dust free. Use a small brush and can of compressed air to do this.

Enter to your BIOS Setup, check hard drive is detected or not , check for Booting Device Priorities and set First boot device as Your Hard Drive.

Reloaded the factory restoration disk? You rock!Haven't heard of anyone who still has their disk, for YEARS now! I imagine the DVD burner software was probably Nero.Nero's good. But I would like to recommend a free burner software.One I have used for years. (When I use it, lol!)Infra Recorder,Home page,http://infrarecorder.org/Screenshots,1) http://infrarecorder.org/?page_id=42) http://infrarecorder.org/images/screenshot_main.png3) Download page,http://infrarecorder.org/?page_id=5You have to have DVD burner software, in order to copy with a DVD drive. (Or CD burner drive)One more thing glancing at your problem heading you stated;I do not see DVD-R/W, listed. It has to be a Read/Write DVD unit, in order to copy. A DVD 'Burner'.Post back in a Comment. Also would appreciate if you would post the DVD drive manufacturer, and it's model number.Regards,joecoolvette[Motherboard used in an eMachines T3065 is an FIC AU31.Also known as K7MNF18G,http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=AU31-WB(Just for reference, not advertising)2) http://www.elhvb.com/mboards/OEM/eMachines/manuals/index.htmlClick on FIC AU31 in blue, for the motherboard manual.(PDF file. May take as much as 30 seconds, before the first page comes up. There is a way to save a copy to your computer. This way you can burn it to CD disk, and delete it from your computer to save harddrive space. {Once you have checked out the copy, that is)

WARNING: Before you start troubleshooting remember that you are dealing with electricity that can KILL.

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Test all power and data leads that attach to your hard drive IDE,SATA

the leads from your (motherboard to your hard drive) make sure they have secure dust free connections and are not faulty or just replace them they might be faulty

if its a 40 pin flat ribbon type it will be the first to fail

make sure all leads that are attached to your drives dvd\cd 3 1/2 inch floppy have secure connections and are not faulty

even something as small as a faulty electrical fan and its lead can cause you problems

computers need all power and data to continue through every working device and to have an end so any faulty leads will end up with a computer error

make sure your graphics card is securely seated with no dust built up or in the socket

if you remove your graphics check the socket to make sure its dust free

restart your computer then reinstall it this should activate found new hardware wizard

hope this helps

Open PC up and re-seat if not integrated with mother board. But yes, easily replaceable even if yours is integrated. Simply pop a new one into expansion slot. Check slots before you purchase one.

Open Internet explorer click on toolsClick Internet optionsSelect the Connections TabUnder Dial-up and Virtual Private Network Settings Select each available connection and click Remove.Click Apply and OKNow you will not get the dial up prompt while connecting to the Internet.._______________Note: You can also open Internet options directly from Control Panel..

Try using a different USB plug in on your laptop. It's possible you shorted out the one you are using.

Do one thing Downlaod a Hiren's Bootable CD from the net(it is Free to download). Hiren bootable Cd is a ISO file which you need to burn in CD after downlaoding. After you finish download boot your computer through CD( you need to select First bootable as CD/DVD from BIOS or from Boot Menu). After you boot from Hiren's CD there is a option called "load MINI XP" so you select it and you'll find a WIN XP in your screen which is running through the CD. Now select the Drive or Folder where ever your DATA are store and take back in any external Drive.Remember you can retrieve your data if your window is not booting.

Install a wireless card in your machine then configure it in windows.

Make sure via nvidia website you have the latest driver for your particular os if not download it and install. Hope this helps.

from what I know, you are probibly going to have to re-install whatever version of windows you are running. atleast its not too expensive

if your computer came with a motherboard disc the sound drivers could be on it

click start control panel administrative tools computer management device manager scroll to sound video and game controllers you might see a yellow question exclamation mark? ! or a red X Right click to reinstall drivers

click start control panel sounds and audio volume advanced speakers make sure you have selected the

(appropriate speakers) also audio you will find 3 drop down lists make sure you have selected the correct speaker settings there

click start control panel sounds and audio devices select advanced there might be a tick in the mute box untick it

if his does not fix the problem

click start control panel sounds and audio devices you can adjust the volume there also select speaker volume you can change your settings there you can also tick in the box place icon in taskbar for any further volume control settings you will need to right click on the speaker volume icon system select adjust volume

click start control panel sounds and audio volume advanced speakers select the appropriate speakers

from the drop down list or navigate to the device manager scroll to system devices + to expand system speaker right click properties then select use this device (enable) also you might check

the speaker plug/outlets is usually at the back of the computer or if its a laptop on the side

you will have to open up the computer to check the lead attached to the rear of the input plug make sure the connection is good with no dust as dust causes static electricity

clean your computer of dust using a fine air blower from a compressor making VERY sure that there is no MOISTURE in the air line specifically around the sound card and the CPU central processing unit dust causes static to build up in a computer

hope this helps

Try the f8 key before it loads up or the control panel and system recovery if that wont help just type in your computer model and number on youtube it should be a video up for such

start a windows xp system up in safe mode

then click on control panel ten user accounts then the specified user which is password protected and it allows you to change the password without knowing the original one.

Restart the computer. Repeatedly press the F8 key until the Advanced Boot Options screen appears. Select the Safe Mode option using the up and down arrow keys

then press the ENTER key. Choose "Windows XP Home/Professional" depending on the version of the operating system. Press ENTER. Shortly, the welcome screen should show. Log in as "Administrator"

Click Yes to not use System Restore Mode. Click the Start button. Choose Run and type in "control userpasswords" (without the quotes). Click OK

Select the "Administrator" user.

Click Change my password. Enter a new password in the corresponding text boxes.

Click OK. Write this password down and store it in a secure place. I do not recommend that a password hint be used. Close the User Accounts window and restart Windows.

hope this helps

Look on the motherboard and you will see abbreviated inscriptions for Power, Hard Drive, Reset, etc. (PWR, HDD, RST will be the abbreviations)

It's easy to fix this problem. Stop using the audio chipset on the motherboard, and install a Sound Card. They are economical, and will surpass the audio quality of that eMachines motherboard, by a mile.The eMachines T2042 Desktop PC, uses one of these TriGem Imperial motherboards,http://www.e4allupgraders.info/dir1/motherboards/socket478/imperial.shtmlScrolling down you can see the audio is AC'97.Not worth writing home to Mom about.The Sound Card you obtain will go into one of those long white PCI slots.(There are 3)Any available PCI slot that is open, with no adapter card in it.Here is but one example of a sound card that will work,http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=420797&CatId=2771Need guidance in installing? Post in a Comment.[ Remember to follow Anti-Static Precautions.Anti-Static Precautions:Your body carries Static electricity. Static WILL fry out, (Short Circuit), the delicate hardware components inside a computer.Relieve your body of Static BEFORE working on your computer.Computer on a table, computer Unplugged from power, computer case open.TOUCH an unpainted surface of the metal frame, of the open computer case.This action will relieve your body of Static.Should you leave your computer in the middle of working on it, beSURE to Touch the metal frame again upon your return ]

Your problem has to do with Windows Update causing the error.Try clicking on the link below and run the Fixit from Microsoft.http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058Then run the Service Pack 2 download and install.

Very sorry about your son. If you can't find the real problem, you can always put that hard drive into another PC to get the files. If so, be sure to looking to a potential "jumper" setting on that drive for it to be recognized.

hmm it's possible that you need to go to their website to do that