[JRandomFreeper]

If you are in the states, and have access to another computer, download an ISO of Knoppix and burn it, and see if it boots off the CD/DVD.

Knoppix works well with HP/Compaq abortions.

If that fails, it's a hardware problem.

Reboot on a reasonable OS first.

HD failures do happen, but they are very rare these days. It took me 2 drops to see my first one.

/johnny

[Jemian]

Do you have a link for that, or do I need to do a google search for Knoppix?

Also, what do you mean to “reboot on a reason.. first?” Do you mean test it on another computer? Or do you mean, test it on another computer which doesn’t run Vista or any Windows?