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I have a fujitsu siemens V3505 windows vista basic is used in.

yesterday my notebook couldnt start. I tried the recovery dvd, the choises like start normally, start safety mode, start etc.., but it doesnt work. ıt says it has media test failure. I dont know what the problem is, and I am despriate. Is it a boothing problem? Shoul I change anything in tehe Phoenix Set up Utility?

please help.

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The combination reported by (Fujitsu Siemens V3505, Phoenix BIOS, repeated BSOD “a problem has been detected...” plus a “media test failure” at boot) most commonly stems from three areas: corrupted Windows boot files, a failing hard drive, or the BIOS trying the wrong boot device (PXE/network fallback shows as “media test failure”). The replies from and point in the right directions; below is a compact, practical checklist that fills in the steps typically necessary to isolate and fix the root cause.

Quick checklist (in order):

  • Confirm BIOS boot behavior: temporarily disable PXE/network boot or make the internal HDD the first non-removable boot device so the BIOS stops falling back to “media test.”
  • Try Windows Vista Recovery -> Startup Repair. If that does not clear the boot loop, open the Recovery Command Prompt and run:
    chkdsk c: /r
bootrec /fixmbr
bootrec /fixboot
bootrec /rebuildbcd

    Let chkdsk complete; repeated bad sectors or many file-system errors are a red flag for the disk.

  • Run memory and disk diagnostics: boot a RAM tester (memtest86+) for at least one full pass; use a manufacturer HDD diagnostic or SMART scan to check for reallocated sectors and other failures.
  • Rescue important data before destructive fixes: if SMART or chkdsk shows problems, image the drive first (external USB-SATA adapter or a bootable rescue environment) and copy critical files.
  • If hardware checks clean out OK but repairs fail, prefer Repair/Startup Repair or an in-place repair install before a full clean reinstall.

Cautions and notes: notebook internals can be delicate and may void warranties — avoid disassembly unless comfortable. If diagnostics point to a failing HDD, replacement and restore from image or backup is usually faster and more reliable than repeated repair attempts. The community suggestions about alternative boot media and repair installs remain sound; this checklist provides the command-line and diagnostic steps to apply those ideas in a systematic way.

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Member Avatar for w_3rabi

u mean it was starting before and now it is not booting anymore

Member Avatar for cyuksel2006

yes, that s right. I have been using it for a week without any problem but now it starts and starts and starts again. and it gives this:
"a problem has been detected and windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer." It ofrfers me to restart, when I resatart I meet this again.

Member Avatar for Ancient Dragon

Reinstall the os -- you DO have the original CD don't you? When you start the cd it will probably ask you if you want to repair the current installation.

Member Avatar for cyuksel2006

how can ı attach a video here? i will show you what happens when ı use cd :(

Member Avatar for w_3rabi

make sure the first boot device is the CD and then boot...

Member Avatar for cyuksel2006

when I press F12 this screen is shown:
2. IDE CD: HL-DT-ST DVD RAM GSA_T
3.IDE HDD: WDC WD1600BEVS_22RST0
7.PCI BEV: B02 D00 YUKON PXE

enter set up. ı put th dvd, mark IDE CD and say enter,
but the screeen says loading files and then says
"a problem has been detected and windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer." It ofrfers me to restart, when I resatart I meet this again.

Member Avatar for w_3rabi

looks there is a problem in the hardware u could check the cd-drive cables
and the HDD cables

Member Avatar for cyuksel2006

Thanks a lot for your patience and help.

But I thing I cant check the cables as it is a notebook and I dont know enough about cheking them in a notebook

Member Avatar for cyuksel2006

do you have any more offer sir, please

Member Avatar for cyuksel2006

Should I change anything in set up utility?

Member Avatar for w_3rabi

try to boot from another bootable cd
like win xp
if it boots well then the problem is in the vista cd

Member Avatar for cyuksel2006

ok. I dont have any more bootable cd at the moment but I will try it as soon as possible. Tnx a lot. Allah save you.

Member Avatar for w_3rabi

ok no problem
and Allah save u too

Member Avatar for cyuksel2006

Thanks a lot really,
I have solved the problem.
I tried Linux Cd and it worked. by that way I understood that problem is not in the HHD. Then in Linux I found Where Vista Part is. I deleted the related files(vista) in Linux. then take out the cd of linux and used Repair Dvd of Vista. Annnnndddddd it worked. I am So happy. Thanx for everything. Thanks for your help.

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