Computer Problem

[mik1973]

Would really appreciate if someone could provide a solution to the following problem:
After switching on pc the following white text appears on black background

com codepage prepare((850)
c:/>windows /command eaga.cpi
mode prepare code page function completed
c:/>mode con codepage select=850
mode select code page completed
c:/>keyb uk,, c:/windows
command/keyboard system sys

This is a pemanent message - even when pressing ctrl-alt- delete , the computer restarts then brings up this message.

Wondering if a boot disc would help from another pc- or would the orginal boot disc have to come from the 'problem' computer?

Any help would be greatly appreciated
Mick

 

[ChartMan]

It's a normal boot up display, showing you what is being executed from autoexec.bat and config.sys files. It's the first thing the PC does before going into windows. There is a way to disable the messages, but it's so long since I played with Win98/95 I've forgotten. Nothing to worry about unless your PC isn't booting to Windows.....

 

[oatman]

Have you checked out your keyboard?
Try reinstalling maybe.

 

[mik1973]

Hi Chartman/oatman
Thanks for your replies. The problem is that the pc isn't booting to windows (i'm using a different cmputer at moment).
Any ideas how i can get tround this- migt it be worthwhile trying a start up (boot ) disc from another computer?
Cheers
Mick

 

[ChartMan]

So what happens after those messages appear?....
You could try pressing F8 as it boots and select "safe mode". IF this boots, to windows then there is a problem with your drivers etc. Have you been hit by a virus?

 

[oatman]

What OS is it?

 

[mik1973]

Hi Chartman,
The message is permanent. However did try pressing f8 and the following menu appeared:
microsoft windows 98 start up menu
1- normal
2 logged
3 safe mode
4 step by step confirmation
5 command prompt only
6 safe mode comand prompt only

followed by enter a choice
f5 = safe mode
shift+f5 = command prompt
shift +f8= step by step confimation


Any ideas?- many thanks for your help.
Mick

 

[oatman]

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=188867#1
Can you run your AV scan in Safe?

 

[mik1973]

Hi Oatman
System runs windows 98- nothing seems to happen when any of the options are pressed- i'll check out the web site you've provided.
Thanks
Mick

 

[ChartMan]

select 3 for ( safe mode) then press enter....
Does it go into windows now?

If not, type WIN ( + enter)

from the c>: prompt type DIR ( return)

can you see a directory called windows?