Windows XP Startup Stops After Splash Screen

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When I boot up my computer, it goes through the regular startup routine. The
Windows screen comes up and then it goes black. Normally, the cursor pops up
in a few seconds and then the logon screen. Instead, my computer goes to the
black screen, the cursor never shows up, and it stays at that black screen.

I can get into safe mode but that is it although one night I just left it
in the "hang" status and went to bed. The next morning, it had finally
started. Help!!??!!
 
What cahnges have you made to computer? software or hardware?

Perform System Restore while in Safe Mode!!!
 
HC said:
When I boot up my computer, it goes through the regular startup routine. The
Windows screen comes up and then it goes black. Normally, the cursor pops up
in a few seconds and then the logon screen. Instead, my computer goes to the
black screen, the cursor never shows up, and it stays at that black screen.

I can get into safe mode but that is it although one night I just left it
in the "hang" status and went to bed. The next morning, it had finally
started. Help!!??!!

What's the computer's configuration - stand alone or networked -
peripherals attached, OS Home or Pro, what SP level, updated? What
changed prior to this starting?

Do some clean boot troubleshooting:
How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560

How to perform advanced clean-boot troubleshooting in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=316434
 
Thanks for the suggestions. I went back day by day with the System Restore
and a couple days back restore appears to have solved the problem. I
appreciate the help. Thanks.
 

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