Login Freeze

[Guest]

I'm running Windows XP Home edition. When I start the PC in safe mode and
attempt to login as Administrator the PC freezes about 80% of the time. Any
suggestions on how to fix this?

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Don't log in as administrator in Safe mode?

Ok, seriously now, freezing is often and indicator of a hardware issue. The
fact that it is doing this on a minimal boot tells you that this is even
more so the case. Have the system checked by a competent technician.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

 

[Guest]

Hmmm...if it were a hardware problem, wouldn't it also cause problems when
booting in normal mode? Everything runs fine except when trying to login as
Administrator.

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

Still quite likely, but your welcome to troubleshoot from the software
angle:

How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP [Q310560]
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310560

HOW TO: Perform Advanced Clean-Boot Troubleshooting in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=316434

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org