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rocky Joined: Nov 21, 2007 Posts: 10 Other Topics	Posted Apr 21, 2008 at 1:36:13 PM Subject: What A Problem? I have been handling a server from last 2 months.Actually this server as owner says got restart suddenly then when it started working suddenly all machine attached to it got dump error.After manually restarting the server the attached machine came back to life but server got out off order.Its getting restart continuously after every 10 seconds.It reaches till booting point then suddenly dump error screen flashes for a second or two then again it gets restart. I am trying to solve this problem but am not getting where it is actually.So now I have decided to format its C drive,but problem is that office persons will loose there database as they didnt took backup from last week. What to do? RockAway Technology www.rtginc.net
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marketraise Joined Apr 15, 2008 Posts: 10 Other Topics	Posted: Apr 21, 2008 1:39:50 PM Subject: What A Problem? Your problem seem to be strange dear.I will suggest to go for virus check before going for format.If this don't work then go for format and don't worry about backup of the data base now a days many backup softwares are available in the market.These are cheap and useful to get the backup.
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proopnarine Joined Apr 03, 2008 Posts: 399 Location:San Francisco Other Topics	Posted: Apr 22, 2008 6:34:35 AM Subject: What A Problem? From your mention of a "C drive", should we assume that you are running a Windows server? If yes, then you would be better off posting this question to a Windows forum. Take the red pill www.calacademy.org/blogs
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marketraise Joined Apr 15, 2008 Posts: 10 Other Topics	Posted: Apr 24, 2008 8:16:56 AM Subject: What A Problem? Quote proopnarine: From your mention of a "C drive", should we assume that you are running a Windows server? If yes, then you would be better off posting this question to a Windows forum. Hmm... You might be right on your part but I thought some guys like may be here too solve my problem will you???Actually I need the solution as early as possible thats why?
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proopnarine Joined Apr 03, 2008 Posts: 399 Location:San Francisco Other Topics	Posted: Apr 25, 2008 6:05:24 AM Subject: What A Problem? Sorry, I don't use Windows, so I can't be of very much help. Take the red pill www.calacademy.org/blogs
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Shashank Sharma Joined Jan 01, 1970 Posts: 1536 Location:New Delhi, India Other Topics	Posted: Apr 27, 2008 8:35:44 PM Subject: What A Problem? It could also be a hardware issue. There can be two possible explanations besides bad disks: 1. over-heating. Check if the machine is not overheating. Keep it off for some time and then switch on again, if it still restarts immediately, then you can rule out over-heating. 2. RAM: a faulty RAM can cause the system to restart. Most times the RAM is just loose but the chances of that happening are rare. Still it's a possibility so check your RAM. Coauthor of Beginning Fedora: From Novice to Professional published by Apress. Please follow the Forum Guidelines
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marketraise Joined Apr 15, 2008 Posts: 10 Other Topics	Posted: Apr 28, 2008 1:02:32 PM Subject: What A Problem? Quote Shashank Sharma: It could also be a hardware issue. There can be two possible explanations besides bad disks: Quote Shashank Sharma: 1. over-heating. Check if the machine is not overheating. Keep it off for some time and then switch on again, if it still restarts immediately, then you can rule out over-heating. Quote Shashank Sharma: 2. RAM: a faulty RAM can cause the system to restart. Most times the RAM is just loose but the chances of that happening are rare. Still it's a possibility so check your RAM. Quote Shashank Sharma: Friend I think you are absolutely right I think he should go with your suggestion I am impressed the way you put forward your suggestion in a very systematic manner.I would to to get some of my queries solved by you if you don't mind. [Modified by: marketraise on April 28, 2008 01:03 PM]
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Shashank Sharma Joined Jan 01, 1970 Posts: 1536 Location:New Delhi, India Other Topics	Posted: Apr 28, 2008 3:01:29 PM Subject: What A Problem? marketraise, happy to help :) I believe I've posted to two of your threads already. Any more questions you can post a new thread and we'll look it over. Cheers! Coauthor of Beginning Fedora: From Novice to Professional published by Apress. Please follow the Forum Guidelines
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Chris Joined May 01, 2008 Posts: 2 Other Topics	Posted: May 01, 2008 10:12:57 PM Subject: What A Problem? Head over to the trk folks. They have a live linux disk that has multiple virus scanners attached to it allong with other windows recovery goodies. Grab you data off the disk then promply switch to FreeBSD or Linux. The Windows masters at TRK. P.S. If it can't be fixed with trk it probably can't be fixed.
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marketraise Joined Apr 15, 2008 Posts: 10 Other Topics	Posted: May 03, 2008 9:29:09 AM Subject: What A Problem? Thank you friend I will try this one too.Lets see my problem gets solved or not.
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Tom Reid Joined May 04, 2008 Posts: 6 Other Topics	Posted: May 04, 2008 4:34:09 AM Subject: What A Problem? Both Linux and Win have a "System Log" that has a huge amount of information that may help. Need help understanding some events..Google search that event. Linux (I believe all) have a "Start Up Log" also that could prove helpful, Again, the event or error can be googled. s/a "Error loading something" will open up a lot of information for you. Just google "error loading abc" or "xyz Failed" what ever you find for errors or Failed events someone out there will be able to help. Google never sleeps...Bet you wish you could. Best of luck tom
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Abhishek Joined Sep 05, 2008 Posts: 7 Other Topics	Posted: Sep 05, 2008 1:48:49 PM Subject: What A Problem? Well, I can see lot of wonderful solutions to your problem given here already. My suggestion may not be so excellent, yet there is no problem in giving a try. When you said it restarts after 10 seconds, its more likely to be a virus issue, although we can not neglect hardware issues, like checking RAM connection, dust, etc. If it doesn't work then - - Connect your existing hard disk on another working machine and run virus scanners. Many are available free of cost, just google it. When you have done, try to boot that machine with this hard disk. If it does, you can freely connect this back to your server.....and if it does not - - Arrange for a new/blank hard disk, connect it in your server and install fresh copy of windows in it. - You can recover your database from your old hard disk and can restore you data to your new hard disk of server. - After restoring, you can format the old one and install it back to your server if you need to. Hope this works for you. Also I would like to mention that I have been using Linux for a few months and have never seen such issues. Suggest you switch to Linux if migration is easy for you. Cheers !!! Abhishek
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