Start-up Troubleshooting

[ACP]

Each time I start up I get to the "Windows is starting up"
blue screen and it stays there for infinity. I pressed F5
during start-up and tried to boot-up in Safe Mode, but
again I got to a blue screen with an hourglass for
infinity. I recently downloaded and installed AOL 9.0. I
have heard that has an effect or it could have nothing to
do with the problem. What should I do?

 

[Kelly]

Try pressing the Escape key for more info. In the meantime:

How to Perform a Clean Boot in Windows XP
How to Use Clean Boot Troubleshooting for Windows XP
How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_conflicts.htm

How to Recover from a Corrupted Registry that Prevents Windows XP from
Starting
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;q307545

How to Disable a Service that Prevents Windows XP from Booting
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q244/9/05.asp

Use System Files to Create a Boot Disk to Guard Against Being Unable to
Start Win XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_setup.htm

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

You need to press F8 to get to the screen for Safe Mode. When you get to
that screen try 'Last Known Good Configuration'. If that doesn't help try a
System Restore from Safe Mode.

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Will Denny
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
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| Each time I start up I get to the "Windows is starting up"
| blue screen and it stays there for infinity. I pressed F5
| during start-up and tried to boot-up in Safe Mode, but
| again I got to a blue screen with an hourglass for
| infinity. I recently downloaded and installed AOL 9.0. I
| have heard that has an effect or it could have nothing to
| do with the problem. What should I do?

 

[Kelly]

F5 works as well. )

 

[Will Denny]

Oh - thanks. Someone asked about Ctrl - as in Win ME - but haven't tried it
yet.

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Will Denny
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
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| F5 works as well. )
|
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| Kelly
|
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|
| | > Hi
| >
| > You need to press F8 to get to the screen for Safe Mode. When you get
to
| > that screen try 'Last Known Good Configuration'. If that doesn't help
try
| > a
| > System Restore from Safe Mode.
| >
| > --
| >
| > Will Denny
| > MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
| > Please reply to the News Groups
| >
| >
| > | > | Each time I start up I get to the "Windows is starting up"
| > | blue screen and it stays there for infinity. I pressed F5
| > | during start-up and tried to boot-up in Safe Mode, but
| > | again I got to a blue screen with an hourglass for
| > | infinity. I recently downloaded and installed AOL 9.0. I
| > | have heard that has an effect or it could have nothing to
| > | do with the problem. What should I do?
| >
|
|

 

[Kelly]

)

 

[Jay]

Each time I start up I get to the "Windows is starting up"
blue screen and it stays there for infinity. I pressed F5
during start-up and tried to boot-up in Safe Mode, but
again I got to a blue screen with an hourglass for
infinity. I recently downloaded and installed AOL 9.0. I
have heard that has an effect or it could have nothing to
do with the problem. What should I do?

If you paid that person for their advice then ask for your money back!
It could be this but then it might not be?

I'll let a more seasoned XP'er offer software advice but in the meantime,
try popping the lid and ensuring that all your cards and RAM sticks are
seated securely.

Jay