PC hangs at startup

  • Thread starter Thread starter Sia.G
  • Start date Start date
S

Sia.G

Hi. I have a 64-bit processor and due to the SP2
incompatibility I've JUST overcome major problems with
SP2 and reverting my PC back to SP1a... not an easy task!
Anyway, now I got to repair install windows, everything
works fine except for this. Just after ther boot up
screen when you're about to enter the logon screen, it
displays "Windows is startiing up" (a message I never see
because the PC is too fast to stop there) and it just
hangs there for a minute or two before it displays the
usernames and lets me login.
Anyone know what the problem could be?

Thanx.
Sia.G
 
There are a number of things in the startup process that can cause Windows
XP to pause (or outright hang) at the "Windows is starting up..." screen.
The best place to start troubleshooting this issue is the Application Event
log. Also check the System Event log. Look for any events that indicate a
service or driver that fails to start. Search the MS knowledge base at
TechNet (http://www.microsoft.com/technet) with the event id and key
phrases in the error message text for possible corrective actions.

I would also recommend making sure the video card and system board drivers
are current. They may also cause problems at this point. Especially the
video card drivers.


Mark Wilson [MS]
"This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
rights."
--------------------

Hi. I have a 64-bit processor and due to the SP2
incompatibility I've JUST overcome major problems with
SP2 and reverting my PC back to SP1a... not an easy task!
Anyway, now I got to repair install windows, everything
works fine except for this. Just after ther boot up
screen when you're about to enter the logon screen, it
displays "Windows is startiing up" (a message I never see
because the PC is too fast to stop there) and it just
hangs there for a minute or two before it displays the
usernames and lets me login.
Anyone know what the problem could be?

Thanx.
Sia.G
 
Back
Top