Fixing Windows Boxes that Crash After Blackouts?

UnseenTomorrow asks: "Everytime there's a power outage in my house, my Gateway computer crashes. It's only 2.5 yrs old. After the crash the computer just will not allow Windows to boot (yes, this includes "Safe Mode" and every other boot option in that menu). Should I explicitly say that I'm tired of rebuilding or restoring the image everytime? Does anyone have any idea of what could be the problem. I've other computers running fine after the power outage with the same OS but different hardware manufacturer. Any clues or suggestions would be greatly appreciated."

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[nerd65536]

There's obviously a problem with your operating system. Reinstall from scratch (not image).

...Or you could just go with Linux.

Buy a UPS

[Matt Perry]

There's not enough information to speculate on what the problem could be. When you say "will not allow Windows to boot" what do you mean? What displays on the screen? Is it blank or do you see an error? If there's an error what exactly does it say?

Also, have you looked into purchasing a UPS? They are pretty cheap now (less than $100). You would have enough time to shut down your machine safely if there was a power outage.

BIOS backup battery?

[Kris_J]

About a quarter of the Dells in our computer labs forget all their BIOS settings after being without power for a few hours. That's the sort of place I'd look for your problems.

I think I know what it is

[Profane MuthaFucka]

Everytime there's a power outage in my house, my Gateway

Well, there's your problem right there! Buy yourself a new computer and quit bothering us.