Problem with Win Xp at start

[Guest]

I had lots of problem with win xp so i decided to
reformat my cpu. I deided to reinstall Xp and told myself
that the problems were caused by some kind of virus. But
now, the first day with I reinstalled Xp the same
problems came back:
1. My computer froze during windowns is starting
2. I have to wait 1 minute after windows is finally
started to start any application because they just dont
open

 

[Malke Routh]

I had lots of problem with win xp so i decided to
reformat my cpu. I deided to reinstall Xp and told myself
that the problems were caused by some kind of virus. But
now, the first day with I reinstalled Xp the same
problems came back:
1. My computer froze during windowns is starting
2. I have to wait 1 minute after windows is finally
started to start any application because they just dont
open

Your problems may be hardware related, although you don't give enough
information about your system to get a definitive answer. Here are
generic troubleshooting steps for hardware:

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) test the motherboard. If you can't do this testing
yourself, take the machine to a good local computer repair shop (not a
CompUSA or Best Buy type of store).

Malke

 

[Rich Barry]

Did you do a XP hardware and software compatability check before
Install. Go here and take a look.
http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/hcl/default.mspx

 

[Plato]

I had lots of problem with win xp so i decided to
reformat my cpu. I deided to reinstall Xp and told myself
that the problems were caused by some kind of virus. But

Formatting doesn't kill boot sector viruses.