Dell Optiplex 755

dody127

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Aug 3, 2010
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I was trying to install windows Xp sp2 on a Dell computer: Optiplex 755. When the software reach that step: setup starting windows a blue screen display saying windows has been shut down to prevent damage, check for viruses, check your HDrive, etc…
I removed that HDrive, and I installed to another Dell computer same type (Optiplex 755) I started the process of that windows Xp sp2 (installation) everything was fine. Now I switch back the HDrive to the first Dell Optiplex 755. I power on it started loading properly when it’s about to reach the screen that has the recycle bin. The blue screen display again with the same message, windows has been shutdown to prevent damage etc…, at this point which one to accuse the memory or the Bios, any help will be greatly appreciate.
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SammyJr

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Feb 27, 2008
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Check the BIOS. The failing one is probably set to AHCI instead of IDE. Windows XP doesn't really do AHCI without an F6 driver.