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Trying to fix up a Gateway computer...? - jrodrick4 - 12-01-2009

Hello everyone,
I have a gateway computer that I've been trying to fix up - whenever I try to install Windows XP/2000/Ubuntu, it finds a bunch of errors.
I'd really like to get this computer working, it has a 300GB HD, TV inputs, USB ports out the wazoo, and all that other good stuff. Can someone help me with what to do.. or have a suggestion on what to replace?
Any help is appreciated.

I have formatted the hard drive (the Windows installation did it.)

The windows installation is to the point where its copying the installation files to the disk, then it gives me an error that it can't find/can't copy the file. The Linux installation just gives me cryptic errors before it even does anything.

Anything else? ask.
I just want to get it to a point where it's usable... I really don't care what operating system.

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Trying to fix up a Gateway computer...? - leeman - 12-01-2009

Change HD.

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Trying to fix up a Gateway computer...? - BIRD33 - 12-01-2009

acid?

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Trying to fix up a Gateway computer...? - leeman - 12-01-2009

BIRD33 Wrote:acid?

I'd guess he's one of those who looks for exploits ....

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Trying to fix up a Gateway computer...? - leeman - 12-01-2009

Hahah ...
Kinda an oxymoron ...

Asking computer questions and he's from India ....

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Trying to fix up a Gateway computer...? - Bill - 12-01-2009

It's a gateway.
Best way to start is be throwing it out the window.

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Trying to fix up a Gateway computer...? - quint - 12-01-2009

leeman Wrote:Hahah ...
Kinda an oxymoron ...

Asking computer questions and he's from India ....

if he's from india, can he outsource the tech question to himself?

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