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help: Computer halts during mid-bootup

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LakerGod

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hi fellas...

my computer seems to freeze at the same spot during the bootup...the windows xp window that loads before the desktop appears...it always freezes in the same spot, yet i'm able to move my mouse. i've changed RAM and have figured it's not a hardware issue. any idea of what this might be?

your help is appreciated :beer:
 
Quick....someone in OT fix this guys computer problem!

BTW, the wealth of information you've provided is sure to help us solve the problem for you. Personally I won't solve your problem unless you pay me $5.
 
Originally posted by: MisterJackson
Quick....someone in OT fix this guys computer problem!

BTW, the wealth of information you've provided is sure to help us solve the problem for you. Personally I won't solve your problem unless you pay me $5.
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But if he pays you five dollars, that will be considered cheating!!!
 
Originally posted by: jndietz
Originally posted by: MisterJackson
Quick....someone in OT fix this guys computer problem!

BTW, the wealth of information you've provided is sure to help us solve the problem for you. Personally I won't solve your problem unless you pay me $5.
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But if he pays you five dollars, that will be considered cheating!!!
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Just don't rat me out man!
 
did it just start happening or did you just ghost a drive to a new one? cuz that's happened to me with a ghosted drive sometimes, but only when going from or going to a WD for some strange reason 😕 had to mess with master/slave positions and jumper settings
 
Originally posted by: SparkyJJO
did it just start happening or did you just ghost a drive to a new one? cuz that's happened to me with a ghosted drive sometimes, but only when going from or going to a WD for some strange reason 😕 had to mess with master/slave positions and jumper settings
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it just started happening a few nights ago...i haven't messed with the drives at all.
 
Originally posted by: CadetLee
Originally posted by: LakerGod
Originally posted by: CadetLee
http://forums.anandtech.com/categories.aspx?catid=27&flcache=9102266&entercat=y

..or..

http://forums.anandtech.com/categories.aspx?catid=34&flcache=9102266&entercat=y


Try safe mode. 🙂
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i tried safe mode, last known good configuration, everything i could. it still halts at the same place
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Run the WinXP setup/restore option, maybe?
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thanks, i'll probably end up doing that. i was wondering if the symptoms my computer has reminds anybody of any current viruses...Norton expired a few months ago and i never renewed...😱
 
Originally posted by: LakerGod
Originally posted by: CadetLee
Originally posted by: LakerGod
Originally posted by: CadetLee
http://forums.anandtech.com/categories.aspx?catid=27&flcache=9102266&entercat=y

..or..

http://forums.anandtech.com/categories.aspx?catid=34&flcache=9102266&entercat=y


Try safe mode. 🙂
Click to expand...


i tried safe mode, last known good configuration, everything i could. it still halts at the same place
Click to expand...

Run the WinXP setup/restore option, maybe?
Click to expand...

thanks, i'll probably end up doing that. i was wondering if the symptoms my computer has reminds anybody of any current viruses...Norton expired a few months ago and i never renewed...😱
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Possibly..I have no idea. I use Avast, though - free updates for life..or until they decide to start charging me, anyway. 😛
 
Originally posted by: LakerGod
hi fellas...

my computer seems to freeze at the same spot during the bootup...the windows xp window that loads before the desktop appears...it always freezes in the same spot, yet i'm able to move my mouse. i've changed RAM and have figured it's not a hardware issue. any idea of what this might be?

your help is appreciated :beer:
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Whoa whoa...you changed the RAM and came to the conclusion it isn't a hardware issue? 😕

It could be your CPU, your HDs, your mobo, heck even maybe your vid/sound card.

Just b/c you changed RAM doesn't mean all your hardware is fine and dandy ... lol yeesh.
 
Originally posted by: Schfifty Five
Originally posted by: LakerGod
hi fellas...

my computer seems to freeze at the same spot during the bootup...the windows xp window that loads before the desktop appears...it always freezes in the same spot, yet i'm able to move my mouse. i've changed RAM and have figured it's not a hardware issue. any idea of what this might be?

your help is appreciated :beer:
Click to expand...


Whoa whoa...you changed the RAM and came to the conclusion it isn't a hardware issue? 😕

It could be your CPU, your HDs, your mobo, heck even maybe your vid/sound card.

Just b/c you changed RAM doesn't mean all your hardware is fine and dandy ... lol yeesh.
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haha i guess i didn't give a better background...i've always had issues iwth my ram. usually that's what causes all my computer problems, so i figured that was the main culprit.
 
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