Toshiba Laptop Boot Error

[dbabyg]

Toshiba Laptop Boot Error

Model: c655d-S5200
Operating System: Windows 7 Professional

1. This laptop was working fine and started to slow down. The next day the Windows and log on screens were extremely slow. I thought this may be the beginning of a virus.

2. I booted the computer and attempted to log on and start a full virus scan. Then, I received an Error: Check cable connection
Error: PXE-MOF: Exiting Intel PXE-ROM.

3. Windows 7 will not boot-up and there is no prompt for log on. The PXE-ROM error intercedes and continuously repeat itself with the next key stroke.

4. Attempted Fixes:

a. F8 - key works but options return the same PE error.
b. F12 – restore/repair options fails
c. 0 - Hidden System restore option fails.
d. CD Boot from disk fails.
e. USB – options don't work, cannot access files and no prompt.

5. I tried using an Image disk ISO file. However, the PME-MOF error repeats itself. When I click on the Windows 7 (CD) the repair and restore options starts but goes searching (just spinning). No repair or restore option works.
6. Last, I removed the Toshiba HDD and connected a working HDD with Windows Vista via USB. Windows starts but it is interrupted bu the PME-MOF error. This PME:MOF: error just repeats itself (pressing any key to continue) just as my previous attempted fixes.

7. Looking for advice and what might be causing this problem.

[lorins_core]

Re: Toshiba Laptop Boot Error

Can you Check the Status Of HDD? try to Check on Bios Setup

[rievax_60]

Re: Toshiba Laptop Boot Error

Have you looked inside for any possible viable cause like liquid spill?

[Nitro468]

Re: Toshiba Laptop Boot Error

Looks like it's trying to boot via LAN... Check for a possible stuck/watered keyboard...
Can you get to the bios and verify boot order?

Possible to unplug KB and see what happens ?

[lezsimply]

Re: Toshiba Laptop Boot Error

in situations like this I usually encounter failed hard drive

[spidey]

Re: Toshiba Laptop Boot Error

remove your hard-drive and replace with a new one(not from the usb, connect to sata port.), close lan boot from bios.

[domas]

Re: Toshiba Laptop Boot Error

+1 on hard drive, changed one for my mate, i was also very frustrated about computer being so slow without too much crapware. It was also a toshiba, a model with i3 processor.

Identified dead hdd by installing crystaldiskinfo.

[nickscott818]

Re: Toshiba Laptop Boot Error

It is a Hard disk failure. You need to replace the hard disk and install the operating the system again. If you data is very very important on the hard disk you can get it recover from data recovery center. But it will cost you for it.