startup screen blank when booting up computer

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Have this problem quite frequently, maybe someone can help. I'm running
windows xp and when I boot the computer up first thing in the morning, what
happens is that occasionally all the bells and whistles are activated and
churning, but the monitor is blank like the computer is off. When I shut it
off manually and then reboot it, it is fine. One time however I did this and
wiped out the OS from the hard drive and all my files and such. Can this be
fixed, anyone got any suggestions???? Thanks for any help on this issue
 
Hi Faceman,

Firstly you have to try and find out what is causing the problem before
trying to resolve it, you could try updating your graphics card drivers or
trying a different monitor, test each try with a few days and see if the
problem continues.

Hope that helps ?

Andy W
 
Have this problem quite frequently, maybe someone can help. I'm running
windows xp and when I boot the computer up first thing in the morning, what
happens is that occasionally all the bells and whistles are activated and
churning, but the monitor is blank like the computer is off. When I shut it
off manually and then reboot it, it is fine. One time however I did this and
wiped out the OS from the hard drive and all my files and such. Can this be
fixed, anyone got any suggestions???? Thanks for any help on this issue
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The next time it happens, try turning off the monitor for a few seconds and then turn it back
on. If that fixes it, look for driver updates for the monitor. If not, try updating the video
drivers.
 
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