Computer freezes at starting windows xp screen
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From all I have read you have practically replaced your entire system less the Mobo. If you replace your mobo you will have to do a new install and you will never know what your real problem is on your current system.
You might get a message about having to restart your system "DO IT". You will get a message to restart "DO IT" post back your results:. Hi germ-x, and thank you for the advice. I didn't realize how slow my old stuff was. I would like all my machines, expect the old Gateway P4 2. I am interested in what the cause of the freezing problem is, and live giving new life to the old machines, but didn't expect it to be this time consuming and expensive to get an answer.
Since the system case fan power off the motherboard does not work, I have a feeling other motherboard power could be failing. Have you let it sit for maybe 30 to be sure minutes to see if it ends up booting into safe mode.
What about peripherals? The thing to note is that when booting into safe mode, the list does not update until the process completes for that driver.
SYS is fine, it is the next driver that is the problem. We have no way of knowing what that driver is. That being said, that is one old computer. Sounds like your ticket to an upgrade. I've heard worse excuses for replacing a machine Ok, so I've taken the drive out and connected it to my work computer as a USB drive.
I then scanned it and had it repair a few issues, I tried it in its own tower and got the same issue. I'm just going to wipe it and reinstall. To continue this discussion, please ask a new question. Get answers from your peers along with millions of IT pros who visit Spiceworks. Does anyone have any ideas this side of wiping it and starting fresh?
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Best Answer. Curtis This person is a verified professional. Verify your account to enable IT peers to see that you are a professional. Also it could be bad sector and a file needed to boot is on that sector. View this "Best Answer" in the replies below ».
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