Startup Problem
Hi guys,
Sorry to be a pest. But I've recently been experiencing some startup problems in Windows XP. Basically, I have to start the PC 3 or 4 times to actually get access to my desktop. The "Select User" screen sometimes loads but what normally happens is that PC comes on - gets to "Select User" screen and the monitor seemingly switches itself off...the Tower is obviously still running and so I have to keep restarting until I finally get in.
I've ran a full system scan, no viruses...
Enclosed is a copy of my DX Diag...
I'm hazarding a guess at my monitor being screwed...Incidently, the printing problem below still occurs, I guess I'd better reinstall the printer.
When I get into the desktop, everything is fine...so just a problem starting up.
Any suggestions? Your help would be very much appreciated as, obviously, I do not want to be restarting the PC 3/4 times.
Thanks
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openmind posted this at 10:47 — 5th September 2004.
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I get this occasionally but not every time. Have you tried starting in troubleshooting mode and stepping through the startup watching for errors?
Busy posted this at 02:17 — 6th September 2004.
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You wouldn't of installed SP2 by any chance would you, have heard this is a very common problem after installing it.
Timewell posted this at 14:41 — 12th September 2004.
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Yeah I have installed Service Pack 2....but...I think I've found the solution. After a "serious error" report was sent, the feedback given was that my graphics driver needed an update. I did so and it fixed the problem - though quite why it should go as far as "turning off" the monitor, I do not know...
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openmind posted this at 07:33 — 6th September 2004.
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Amonmgst many other thigs! A magazine I subscribe to www.netmag.co.uk did an excellent article on security changes for IE that could affect your site and the way it interacts with IE.
Troy1960 posted this at 12:25 — 1st October 2004.
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I might be a mixture of spyware and another problem. I make sure buy running msconfig.
Windows key + R then type in MSConfig
I make sure that on startup that nothing is running automatically.
Also run your virus scan software and try and see if that can't clean it up.
reciprocal_link posted this at 16:55 — 11th October 2004.
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I would recommend on downloading some spyware programs to get rid of any that must be in your computer.. A good source for this is: http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareguard.html
I use their programs all the time.. Also ad aware is a excellent program to get rid of pirating/scumware/maluware as well. Another program you may want to check out is hijackthis.exe its a program that will let you know of every thing that loads up in your computer and you can get rid of anything that your not wanting on your computer. You'll have to do a search for hijackthis.exe on the net because I can't remember where I got the program from.
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