Bootup Stalls

[Ray]

My computer has started freezeing up on bootup sometimes.
It doesnt do it every time. It gets to the Welcome
Screen, and freezes. Restart doesnt work. I have to shut
down, then start again. Some times, one time does it.
Sometimes, it takes two or three times. No error
messages. Any help appreciated.
Thank You,
Tom

Using WindowsXP Pro

 

[Malke]

My computer has started freezeing up on bootup sometimes.
It doesnt do it every time. It gets to the Welcome
Screen, and freezes. Restart doesnt work. I have to shut
down, then start again. Some times, one time does it.
Sometimes, it takes two or three times. No error
messages. Any help appreciated.
Thank You,
Tom

Using WindowsXP Pro

If the lockups are random, then you may have a hardware issue. Have you
changed any hardware lately? Here are generic hardware troubleshooting
steps:

1) open the computer and run it open, cleaning out all dust bunnies and
observing all fans (overheating will cause system freezing); 2) test
the RAM - I like Memtest86 from www.memtest86.com - let the test run
for an extended (like overnight) period of time - unless errors are
seen immediately; 3) test the hard drive with a diagnostic utility from
the mftr.; 4) the power supply may be going bad or be inadequate for
the devices you have in the system; 5) test the motherboard with
something like TuffTest from www.tufftest.com. Testing hardware
failures often involves swapping out suspected parts with known-good
parts. If you can't do the testing yourself and/or are uncomfortable
opening your computer, take the machine to a good local computer repair
shop (not a CompUSA or Best Buy type of store).

Malke

 

[Tom]

-----Original Message-----
My computer has started freezeing up on bootup sometimes.
It doesnt do it every time. It gets to the Welcome
Screen, and freezes. Restart doesnt work. I have to shut
down, then start again. Some times, one time does it.
Sometimes, it takes two or three times. No error
messages. Any help appreciated.
Thank You,
Tom

Using WindowsXP Pro
.