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Platx

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    Gray screen on start up
    « on: November 21, 2012, 11:37:30 AM »
    I'm getting a gray screen whenever I start up my computer. It only stays on for a couple of minutes before the taskbar shows up along with the files on the screen. The gray screen started showing up after I downloaded WindowBlinds and changed my theme. I also changed my desktop background and changed it to a slideshow. I really doubt this is a virus since it disappears after a while but it's a nuisance. I ran a scanner with (updated) McAfee and Ccleaner. McAfee didn't pick up anything and Ccleaner didn't fix it.
    So, is the gray screen like a loading screen for my desktop? If so, how can I fix it?

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    Re: Gray screen on start up
    « Reply #1 on: November 21, 2012, 03:26:19 PM »
    WindowBlinds

    I would say that's what is causing the problem.
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    Re: Gray screen on start up
    « Reply #2 on: November 21, 2012, 06:15:48 PM »
    I would say that's what is causing the problem.

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      Re: Gray screen on start up
      « Reply #3 on: November 27, 2012, 03:58:03 AM »
      start windows in vga mode than try standard trouble shooting? mabey a display issue...
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