Serious Error -Windows XP

[Rick67]

What do you mean by blank password? Just hit enter without typing anything? I've tried that if that's what you're talking about. I also removed the password jumper on the motherboard and it still wants a admin password! :|:|:| Thanks for the help anyway.

 

[DocDoo]

<< I also removed the password jumper on the motherboard and it still wants a admin password! >>


Rick67... That clip on the motherboard is for the password for entry into your BIOS, not Windows XP. Before you get yourself into trouble, I would call Dell (only if you still have free tech support).

Generally speaking, if I were in your situation I would remove all PCI card (except the video AGP card) and start the process of elimination... Unfortunately in your case, the drivers will still be present but could at least tell you if its a .DLL issue.

BTW: It sounds like you have an Intel motherboard in that Dell?

 

[Rick67]

It looks like I've fixed my problem with the error message on reboot. I booted to the XP CD and instead of selecting repair, I opted for reinstall. I was then asked again if I wanted to repair XP and I selected yes. Instead of wanting a admin password, I was asked for the CD key. Anyway, everything seems to be working except now my PC is booting up slower and running slower. Should I do a reformat and reinstall? Thanks,

 

[Ryan]

Yea, I think you should. I had the same problem when I installed my gateway OEM XP cd. What I did was, feformat, shut my machine down, removed EVERYTHING except the video card (all usb, printer, the whole shebang!) and installed with just the video card. Then, after that I started installing my components piece by piece 🙂

 

[Jace]

Ricky67 - That's the repair I was talking about (and which I did), I just couldn't remember how to tell you to get there exactly.

After I repaired my installation I reinstalled any newer drivers that I had gotten because XP reinstalls native drivers during the repair. Really what appears to happen to me is that XP installs over itself, more than looking for problems and "repairing" them. Anyway, I don't know if you need to format and reinstall, it just depends on how much trouble it is to reconfigure your system, and backup and restore any data files you may have.

Good luck.