Starting up issue....

[lorne]

Hi all,
i am a bit stumped on this new issue.... my computer boots up ok (seemingly)
up the windows xp splash window, then after a few moments, the screen just
goes black but the cursor arrow is there (and i can move it around).
i tried safe mode and it almost the same except in safe mode, i have the
words safe mode in the corners.

its a fairly new computer p4 2.8, 512mb ram, 40gb hard drive. integrated
video and audio and LAN.

any suggestions are welcome!!!

 

[Guest]

OS corrupt.
Try R option using XP CD.
Regards!

 

[lorne]

caused by a virus?
what do i do at the repair console?
should i try sfc /scannow ?

 

[Wesley Vogel]

It sounds like you're in Safe Mode with Command Prompt.

This option is the same as Safe mode, except that Cmd.exe starts instead of
Windows Explorer.

What happens if you type: explorer and hit the Enter key?

Or...
Open Task Manager...
Ctrl + Shift + Esc | Click File | Click New Task (Run...) | Type: explorer
| Click OK |

If your Desktop appears after the Desktop Warning: Windows is running in
safe mode message, open Task Manager...
Ctrl + Shift + Esc | Click File | Click New Task (Run...) | Type: msconfig
| Click OK |

UNSelect: /SAFEBOOT under the boot.ini tab | Click Apply |
Under the General tab Select: Normal Startup - load all device drivers and
services | Click Apply and Close

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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[lorne]

nothing happens when i type explorer and then hit the enter key.
crtl+shift+esc ... nothing happens
the desktop does not appear.... that is, there are no icons/colour... just a
black screen with cursor arrow.

 

[lorne]

should i try to reinstall windows?

It sounds like you're in Safe Mode with Command Prompt.

This option is the same as Safe mode, except that Cmd.exe starts instead of
Windows Explorer.

What happens if you type: explorer and hit the Enter key?

Or...
Open Task Manager...
Ctrl + Shift + Esc | Click File | Click New Task (Run...) | Type: explorer
| Click OK |

If your Desktop appears after the Desktop Warning: Windows is running in
safe mode message, open Task Manager...
Ctrl + Shift + Esc | Click File | Click New Task (Run...) | Type: msconfig
| Click OK |

UNSelect: /SAFEBOOT under the boot.ini tab | Click Apply |
Under the General tab Select: Normal Startup - load all device drivers and
services | Click Apply and Close

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

 

[Wesley Vogel]

lorne,

Without physically seeing your machine, I hesitate to even guess what's
wrong. My first guess was incorrect.

Start in Safe Mode and run your antivirus software, if it will run.
Try sfc /scannow
If you have no data that you cannot afford to lose, then try re-installing.
If you have data that you cannot afford to lose, back it up first. I can
tell you from experience, that you will forget something and you will lose
it.

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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[Rownix]

I have this exact same problem and I have started the computer in saf
mode, safemode with CMD.exe, last known config, but it just boots u
with the cursor on the screen. In Safe Mode it shows safe mode in th
corners but no OS functions available

This problem occurs on my Dell Inspiron laptop, and I have also trie
to connect to external monitor. This brings the same result with th
corsor on black screen. The function keys is also responding so th
keyboard seems ok. This due to I had to press Fn key and F8 (CRT
LCD

Any suggestions??????? :smirk

 

[Wesley Vogel]

See if the Task Manager will open and if explorer.exe will start.

Open the Task Manager...
Ctrl + Shift + Esc | Click File | Click new Task (Run...) |
Type: explorer | Click OK

If your desktop, taskbar and start button appear, run your antivirus and
anti-spyware programs.

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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[Rownix]

No, I have tried to get the task manager to run but this won`t happen
(I even tried it again just to make sure.

When I shut down the computer and try to start it again I just get t
startup alternatives whan windows didnt start properly

 

[Guest]

I have the sam e problem. Were you able to get anywhere? Please let me know.

 

[Guest]

I've got the same problem.
I've found someone else with the same problem in google. (also Microsoft
forum)
with: windows xp only cursor -> Major Problem

I hope anyone can post a working solution, rather than completly reinstall
the os.