Computer Hope
Microsoft => Microsoft Windows => Windows XP => Topic started by: tahaadamji on May 10, 2007, 11:22:35 AM
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When I boot my computer, it freezes with a blank, black screen. This happens after the black Windows XP loading screen appears. At this point I have to turn off the computer manually by pressing the on/off button and then try again. It comes up with the screen asking for Safe Mode/With Networking/Last Known Good Configuration etc. The computer usually always works and loads perfectly after this (I have tried both Last Known Good Configuration and Start Windows Normally several times, but I still get the same problem. I don't know why my computer never works the first time but usually works the second or third time, after I turn it off. ??? By the way, this problem also occurs when I restart the computer.
Hope this is enough information and that you can help me.
Thanks.
BTW my computer:
Dell Dimension 5150
Pentium 4 HT
1GB Ram
hope this is enough
I'm new to this forum thing... but I know a fair deal about computers (I think!)
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ok when did this start??
have you made any changes to the computer?? hardware software?
what protections do you have? antivirus anti-spyware etc.
unlovedwarrior
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Well as far as i'm aware i haven't made any MAJOR changes to my computer or installed any hardware. I have downloaded and installed some things from the internet - media monkey, worms 3d (a game) and cucusoft ipod video converter. However if i remember right, I had the problem before i installed them.
It has been happening for about a month now. I don't think its a virus as I do have Mcafee Security Center, Adaware, Spybot and the rest of my computer is working perfectly.
Thanks
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ummm
dl superantispyware
avg antispyware
Ccleaner
first run ccleaner to clean junk files out
then reboot in safe mode
rapidly press f8 before windows loads
run all of your scans and make sure they are up to date.
is your windows up to date too?
unlovedwarrior
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Sounds to me like a bad connection somewhere. Try reseating everything, ram. video card, sound card, etc. If that doesn't work, it could be something on the motherboard, such as a cold solder joint. When it works after some warmup time but not from a cold start, a bad electrical connection will almost always be the culprit. While the case is open go ahead and clean it out. Don't forget to use ESD precaution.
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Don't think your alone! My computer is doing the same thing and has been for a month or so now? I also have problems loading games with the cd drive, if there is more than one cd involved.... it will not take any after the first one? I have run scans and updated drivers and done all I can think of and still have the problem? Still don't know if it's hardware or software problem! I do Hope someone can help you.....if I find a cure for mine, I'll let you know!
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Don't think your alone! My computer is doing the same thing and has been for a month or so now? I also have problems loading games with the cd drive, if there is more than one cd involved.... it will not take any after the first one? I have run scans and updated drivers and done all I can think of and still have the problem? Still don't know if it's hardware or software problem! I do Hope someone can help you.....if I find a cure for mine, I'll let you know!
if your having the same issue plz post another topicwith has much detail as possible(if you havent done so already
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And it might be worthwhile to borrow a known good PSU and swap it in there to see if that is the culprit...