Computer Hope
Hardware => Hardware => Topic started by: kcF14 on December 26, 2006, 12:25:46 AM
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Recently had problems with computer flashing multiple windows of emails or advertisements. Thought the was computer infected so I just reformated the HD and reloaded XP Pro and SP2. After what appeared to be a successful load, I went to load the two programs, which also appeared to load successfully. When I went to load the new printer drivers, the computer became non responsive. It appeared to lock up. When I went to see if one of the new programs would boot up, I double clicked on the desk top, and mouse pointer/hour-glass would constantly flash at different points on the screen. So I went to the Start menu and went to 'all programs'. When I attempted to leave the 'all programs' to select the program I wanted, it would send me back to the dest top, and I couldn't get either of the programs to start. I tried a different video card but the problem is the same. I can't get any of the programs to respond. Appreciate any advice.
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Is it a real XP CD that says Microsoft all over it?
A good format and reinstall should solve all problems for a while IF the hardware is functioning correctly. Did you format the drive during the installation?