Computer hangs when I boot.

[MightyToad]

I have a Dell XP Windows computer. 

This occured because my laptop was not shutting down -- it was taking a long time and probably had hung up as it closed.  So I just closed it by closing the lid.

Next time I tried to boot it it would hang after the Windows logo.  I can log onto the BIOS (pressing F12) and even tried to log on to Windows using the D drive with the repair disk.  I do get the repair disk but I am not sure what to do.  I tried fixing the boot (fixboot) but that did not work.

Right now I have a half booted computer that says Resuming Windows and below the timer - For troubleshooting and advanced startup options for windows, press f8.

Once it gets to this point I can do nothing.
I can get F2 Set up and F12 at the start of the boot.

Help.  This computer is used for a large but unfunded advocacy group and we are all volunteers and have less than a few thousand dollars for the phone.  We are charged as a small business so it is expensive for us.

Thanks. 

Mighty Toad

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

Welcome to the Forums!

When you turn on the computer, keep tapping the F8 key.

Can you get into Safe Mode?

[MightyToad]

I get the message System restart has been paused:

Continue with system restart
Delete restoration data and proceed to system boot menu.

I selected Delete restoration data and proceed to system boot menu.

And voila windows started to boot up. Some things did not initialize right or were evidentally stopped in the middle of initializing, so I used the task manager to shut it down and I let everything shut down.

When I booted it back up everything came back -- except it seems that it takes a long time for the task bar to come up.  This may just be the computer initializing things but I think it is fixed.

I can't believe it after about 6 weeks.  I have been using a new laptop that weighs a ton and I have trouble carrying it anywhere.  The little Dell is light and easy to carry -- old but it is pretty faithful and this was one of the few times I have had trouble with it.

Thank you for directing me -- I was just stumped.  I was looking for something that was harder than it was to fix.

Mighty Toad

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

Glad you got it working!

When you get the change, I suggest performing the steps listed in this post:
http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,62253.msg395334.html#msg395334

If you have the time, I would go through that entire FAQ. It would help speed up/clean up your computer.