When I start up XP, everything appears to be moving along smoothly. But
within a few seconds of opening the screen with the list of users, the screen
suddenly goes black. Please post any suggestions about how to stop this
problem. Thanks!

"richardbelldc" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> When I start up XP, everything appears to be moving along smoothly. But
> within a few seconds of opening the screen with the list of users, the
> screen
> suddenly goes black. Please post any suggestions about how to stop this
> problem. Thanks!

Does it happen in Safe Mode too?

I can't get the machine to go into Safe mode. I have rebotted and pressed
away on the F8 button, but no menu options appear, the screen goes to the
Users screen, and then blackout.

"Pegasus (MVP)" wrote:

>
> "richardbelldc" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:54F4CF2B-3415-4D10-A7F3-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > When I start up XP, everything appears to be moving along smoothly. But
> > within a few seconds of opening the screen with the list of users, the
> > screen
> > suddenly goes black. Please post any suggestions about how to stop this
> > problem. Thanks!
>
> Does it happen in Safe Mode too?
>
>
>

I can't get the machine to go into Safe mode. I have rebotted and pressed
away on the F8 button, but no menu options appear, the screen goes to the
Users screen, and then blackout.

"Pegasus (MVP)" wrote:

>
> "richardbelldc" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:54F4CF2B-3415-4D10-A7F3-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > When I start up XP, everything appears to be moving along smoothly. But
> > within a few seconds of opening the screen with the list of users, the
> > screen
> > suddenly goes black. Please post any suggestions about how to stop this
> > problem. Thanks!
>
> Does it happen in Safe Mode too?
>
>
>

If you can get to the logon screen then you can get to the
Safe Mode menu. Have a closer look at your keyboard -
I suspect it requires you to press a certain key up the top
in order to activate the function keys F1-F12. If you cannot
work it out, check the manual that came with your keyboard.


"richardbelldc" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>I can't get the machine to go into Safe mode. I have rebotted and pressed
> away on the F8 button, but no menu options appear, the screen goes to the
> Users screen, and then blackout.
>
> "Pegasus (MVP)" wrote:
>
>>
>> "richardbelldc" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in
>> message
>> news:54F4CF2B-3415-4D10-A7F3-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> > When I start up XP, everything appears to be moving along smoothly. But
>> > within a few seconds of opening the screen with the list of users, the
>> > screen
>> > suddenly goes black. Please post any suggestions about how to stop this
>> > problem. Thanks!
>>
>> Does it happen in Safe Mode too?
>>
>>
>>

Are you using a wireless or USB keyboard ?

Try with a "standard" PS/2 keyboard..


richardbelldc a présenté l'énoncé suivant :
> I can't get the machine to go into Safe mode. I have rebotted and pressed
> away on the F8 button, but no menu options appear, the screen goes to the
> Users screen, and then blackout.
>

I am using a Dell Inspiron 600 laptop, so I am working with the keyboard
that's built into that laptop. Is there a trick to getting this keyboard to
pay attention or register the function keys?

Thanks.



"Michel S." wrote:

> Are you using a wireless or USB keyboard ?
>
> Try with a "standard" PS/2 keyboard..
>
>
> richardbelldc a présenté l'énoncé suivant :
> > I can't get the machine to go into Safe mode. I have rebotted and pressed
> > away on the F8 button, but no menu options appear, the screen goes to the
> > Users screen, and then blackout.
> >
>
>
>