Computer is Beeping and Flashing Red

Summary

How to fix computer beeping and flashing red

Body

Issue/Question

Computer won't turn on

Computer keeps beeping and flashing red when turning on

My desktop computer is beeping and a light is flashing and will not boot

Environment

  • Microsoft Windows
  • HP Desktop Computer

Cause

Hardware or software failure

Resolution

  1. Hold down power button for at least 20 seconds
  2. Wait 30 seconds
  3. Turn system back on

If the system still does not turn on, please contact the Service Desk to request assistance with this issue

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  1. Follow the steps in the Article Computer Beeping and Light Flashing - Will Not Boot
 

Details

Details

Article ID: 911
Created
Wed 10/17/18 9:39 AM
Modified
Thu 11/3/22 5:06 PM
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