Hi I am trying to fix a problem with my sons G1S. Its just under 2yrs old and was fine until a few months ago when it crashed. Reloaded using the Asus Vista recovery DVD and everything was fine for a few weeks then it would not boot up. On attempting to boot it would get so far and then start again in a continuous loop until it was powered off.
The pc was reloaded again but it sometimes runs for only a day until I get the same problem. Last time on trying to boot there was a message saying there was a fault on the registry. It can also take several attempts to recover using the DVD, it will load 100%, display the message windows is preparing to start for the first time, and then a message appears to say it has failed and to load the DVD and try again.
Unfortunately it is out of warranty. I was told by somone that it is probably a hard disk error and I should replace it. I have looked at a Toshiba MK3265GSX drive to replace it with, will this be oK? Anyone got any ideas please. Or should I bin it as reading the forum gives me the impression that the next thing to go will be the motherboard!!
Also does anyone know if I am covered by the sale of goods act. I bought it from PC world and I am sure it should be expected to last over 2yrs.