crashing on start up (xp)

[staffraj]

Hi, i have just developed a problem with my computer crashing on startup. It either freezes or goes blank. At times it doesnt startup at all, or it goes after a minute or so when i've managed to get onto the internet. However once its been ok for a few minutes its fine , it never crashes once the system is going.Any help would be great.

thanks Russ

[Raptor]

AVG Free
-- Anti virus scanner
Adaware SE Personal
-- Anti spyware scanner
Microsoft Antispyware
-- Anti spyware scanner. Windows XP Home and Professional only.
Spybot Search & Destroy
-- Anti spyware scanner
ZoneAlarm Free
-- Free firewall - more user friendly
Sygate Personal
-- Free firewall - more configuration options

[russ]

hi

i have almost all the prgramme you listed,is it possible for this to be caused by a problem with a start up programme

[Raptor]

Try the following:

1. Before Windows XP loads, press F8
2. Select Last known working configuration and press Enter.

What type of programs are running at startup?

[staffraj]

thanks raptor, i'll try that when i get home tonight and get back 2 you if thats ok,presently on works computer!

[staffraj]

hi

sorry to bother you, thanks for your advice (startup crashing) By looking into what you said  i've made a bloody stupid mistake and got the computer stuck in diagonstic mode!! (I know i'm an idoit!!),i've posted this thread..."Hi

I've managed to get my computer to be stuck in diagonstic mode;after doing msconfig; i,ve tries to get back to normal set up , but after rebooting it stays in diagonstic. Hence the internet wont load ..I get PPP error or modem not plugged in (when it is). I've reloaded my internet connection disc,but to no avail.  Any ideas how to get back to "normal". Thanks  Russ (clueless)", i wonder if you have any advice,thanks once again

russ

[Raptor]

You are using Dial-up?

You may need to reinstall Modem or Network Interface card drivers.

[merlin_2]

reboot pc......and hold down the f8 ...keep tapping it....now chose safemode............type msconfig  in the run box......and tick the use orignal boot ini.......normal start up/or selective start up......

[staffraj]

hi thanks for your replies; i'm on broadband 512k;merlin, i've clicked on   normal start up  from safe mode  ..still the same problem cheers russ

[merlin_2]

If its a broardband problem unplug the modem......and reboot machince......now plug it in?