I have a Sony PCG-FRV37 ''error loading operating system''

Hi

if this is a new or recent problem you could try a system restore back to when you think it was
running ok

And have you recently installed any updates that may of cause this to happen

if the restore dont fix the problem please come back to us telling us exactly what happens
and when also what operating system are you using eg xp vista or windows 7


many thanks

Hey

If you only have 512MB of ram, installing more ram will speed it up a lot. Max supported ram is 1024 or 1GB. install another 512MB ram module.
it will improve the performance.
Do not install windows 7 to this computer, it does not have enough ram it will be slower.
Let me know if you need further assistance or advice. Ekse

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1. Insert the Windows XP installation CD into your computers CD-ROM drive and restart.
2. You will be prompted to “Press any key to boot from CD…”. Press a key.
3. Once loaded, the Windows XP setup menu will give you several options. Press the “R” key to repair Windows.
4. When prompted, selected your Windows installation. In most cases this is “1′. Press enter.
5. You will then be prompted for your administrator password, enter that password. If you don’t have a password set, just press enter.
6. Type the following commands, pressing enter after each line. Replace “e:\” with the letter of your CD-ROM drive.
   copy e:\i386\ntldr c:\
   copy e:\i386\ntdetect.com c:\
   fixboot
   fixmbr
   bootcfg /rebuild
7. After entering that last line and pressing enter, you will be walked through the process of rebuilding the boot file. Most of the prompts should be self explanatory, but here are a few tips:
   • The first prompt should ask you to confirm the operating system that was automatically detected. Make sure the detected OS is the operating system you have installed and then type “y” and press enter.
   • You will also be prompted for a “load identifier”. This is the user friendly name that is displayed when selecting advanced startup options. You can type anything you want here, but it is best to type the full name of the operating system (such as “Windows XP Home Edition).
8. Eject the CD from your computer. Type “exit” and press enter. Your computer will restart, and this time it should load without displaying an error.

XP repair
When you boot with the Win XP install CD-ROM, it loads a minimal operating system, similar to DOS, but compatible with Win XP. At the first screen you select install Win XP (not Recovery Console) and at the next screen it will find that you already have Win XP and offer to attempt a repair. This repair should not touch your Applications or data; it just reinstalls the Windows files. This is great because when it works you don't need to reinstall all your software.

You can try this first before the XP repair :
Chkdsk
Take the Windows XP disk. Boot from it, then DO NOT select F2 (automated system recovery) but continue through the procedure until you get to the point where you can choose between installing Windows XP and entering the Recovery Console. Once you get into the Recovery Console, do chkdsk and fix potential errors on your disks! Chkdsk C: /R


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Clean the metal contacts on the Battery and in the compartment. Then, reset the BIOS to its default settings.
Next, plug in the AC Adaptor to charge the Battery.

If the issue persists then the problem may be related to the power circuitry.

try getting a update of windows or install the xp sp3 this might solve your problem anotherway is to uninstall teh usb port by entering the device manager and see if the correct drivers load at this point because if the driver are still not loading then the ports may not be USB 2.0

There should be a factory image on the HD when you try restarting it. Hold down the F8 key or F10 key while its rebooting this should start the recovery process you shouldnt need a windows disk.

Do you see video at any time on the screen? Like when the VAIO logo appears?

It may be that you need to use a function key to return the view from an external screen to your laptop's screen.

pls give the full description. bye