I've been trying to solve my problem for a while, but couldn't find the solution so I'm writing on this forum
First of all, XP, Pentium IV, 1GB memory, 120GB HD, 2.4 GHz, CD & DVD+R burner
Whenever I log off of windows, my system usually just hangs when it says "saving your settings" and then I have to restart the computer for it to work again, or it does log off and then everything on the welcome screen is froze up but the mouse pointer, so I eventually have to close things down by holding the power button in. And even a lot of times (like 70% of the time) when I power back up I get the same result where I get to the welcome screen and again the screen gets froze up, except for the mouse pointer, and I can't click on anything. Usually when I start the computer up, I press F8, and start up with "Last known good configuration", but it's getting annoying having to do this everytime just to log on my computer. Can anyone help? It started about 2 1/2 months ago after I was gone for a week on vacation. I did unplug the computer while I was gone. Would that have something to do with it? Let me know if someone can help remedy the situation. Thanks!
JIM