6600gt not seen in windows

bit of a problem here chaps...

that would ned some quick asisstance, as ive some PCW's to get playing, and a lan to go to :(

ok so my 6600gt just stops working after a power cut, not stops working, but doesnt work in windows, let me explain...

i boot up with it all, i see the post screen, the screen after that, i see the windows loading screen, i see the disk checking screen, everything is ok, but afer that i get no signal in windows, and the monitor turns off :mad:

ive tried resetting the cmos, and am currently on 'onboard' graphics (shudder)

any ideas?

driver uninstall then reinstall be the way forward? or is that just pointless?

Boot's with a different G/C yeah?

havent tried with a different one, just this one, and onboard graphics

If it doesn't boot with another G/C, that suggests your hard drive has corrupted/busted. Try putting in the Windows XP installation CD, going through it until you see the partitioning. If things look a little wrong, like there are no partitions etc, then you can safely say the HDD works, but you've lost your installation of Windows.

USE A SURGE PROTECTOR. They are so cheap these days! I got a Belkin one, with 7 plus sockets, tv arial protector, RJ-45 protector, RJ-11 protector and gold plated cables AND an unlimited warranty, all for £14. It really is worth its weight in gold.

Can you boot into safe mode by pressing F8 on boot? Does this show any display in windows. Can you test a different monitor?

I think its your HDD m8, so I suggest you reinstall Windows. I'd be surprised if it is the Graphics Card