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Post errors refer to issues that occur during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) phase of a computer's boot process, before the operating system loads. Common symptoms include black screens, beep codes, and failure to display BIOS information. In the WindowsForum.com discussions, users report problems such as a black screen during POST with beep codes indicating video memory issues, a notebook that cannot exit POST due to a defective hard drive, and systems that fail to POST after a BSOD or sleep mode. These errors often point to hardware faults like failing RAM, graphics cards, hard drives, or motherboard components. Troubleshooting steps mentioned include running VRAM tests, checking connections, and replacing suspect hardware. Understanding POST error codes and symptoms is key to diagnosing and resolving these startup failures.
  1. RodBarnes

    Black screen ONLY during POST

    Recently, my computer has begun presenting a POST code (1 long, 3 short -- which for my AMI BIOS indicates "video memory issue"). BUT: It continues thru POST and when Windows 11 finally presents the login screen. At that point, the video seems fine; no other issues. * During POST, I get the...
    • RodBarnes
    • Thread
    • bios codes black screen driver update gpu testing graphics card post errors troubleshooting video memory vram windows 11
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Graphics and Gaming
  2. M

    Windows 7 How to get data out of a defective HDD ?

    Hi. My grandchild has an eMachines Notebook, that is defective. It's the HDD, that has issues. The HDD is a Thoshiba MK6465GSX. The Notebook has difficulties when booting, and cannot get out of post. I have the HDD connected to another computer now, and can see it in Computer Manage window...
    • Marilyaryott
    • Thread
    • boot issues computer management data recovery defective emachines hdd notebook post errors storage toshiba
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. T

    Windows 7 BSOD a couple of minutes after power up, then stable after BSOD until power down. HELP!

    Im getting BSOD some time after power up, dont know what to do When my computer restarts it works fine and are stable. It started this behavior when I installed a SSD disk. It has been 6 month stable. With SSD disk the POST prompted HT Transport failure after BSOD and the data on the SSD disk...
    • tearz
    • Thread
    • amd processor bsod corruption graphics card minidump motherboard post errors ssd failure system stability western digital
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
  4. P

    Windows 7 Windows 7 sleep issue

    Hey, I am having an issue with my Windows 7 install that just popped up last night.. The issue seems to be that it’s "stuck" in sleep mode. The PC was on this morning when I checked it - all lights, fans, HDD seems to be spinning up etc. but no video output signal. The machine looks...
    • perryjon1
    • Thread
    • ac power bios devices error diagnosis event log graphics card hardware issues hardware upgrade motherboard post errors power issues ram sleep issues system freeze system repair troubleshooting usb user support video output windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  5. J

    Windows 7 Entire System Stops Responding

    I built this system a year ago specifically for Windows Vista. I installed Windows 7 32 bit a couple days ago. There were no issues during the install. Everything was detected and I had absolutely no conflicts after installation. Smooth, fast and wonderful. Now for the issue... I was...
    • Jynx
    • Thread
    • bios settings boot issues error recovery hardware issues installation issues keyboard issues mouse issues post errors power management power saving software issues system crash system lockup tech support troubleshooting upgrade user experience windows 7 windows vista
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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