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Old 10-12-2010, 11:29   #1
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HP Netbook freezes on boot - WinXP
I have Win XP Pro installed on my netbook

To my dismay it now freezes part way through attempting to boot windows

I have managed to fully boot in safe mode, so I suspect a BIOS setting

....am I correct? If so what should I be looking for? (its a long time since I have fiddled in there )

any suggestions gratefully recieved
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Re: HP Netbook freezes on boot - WinXP
ERRR

seems my wife has not only bust my netbook, but used my log in to try and fix it before I found out!!!!!!

(.....oh how we laughed at this one )

now I know, what she`s done I will reboot in safe mode and "msconfig" or try a "restore".

If that dont work will re post again...

....anyone need a slightly bruised woman?????
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Re: HP Netbook freezes on boot - WinXP
Try hitting f8 at start to get boot options menu then select 'last known..'
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Re: HP Netbook freezes on boot - WinXP
does that work with wifes too?????
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Re: HP Netbook freezes on boot - WinXP
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does that work with wifes too?????
If not, can I have a go at pressing her buttons and see if she behaves??

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Re: HP Netbook freezes on boot - WinXP
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If not, can I have a go at pressing her buttons and see if she behaves??

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Re: HP Netbook freezes on boot - WinXP
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I have Win XP Pro installed on my netbook

To my dismay it now freezes part way through attempting to boot windows

I have managed to fully boot in safe mode, so I suspect a BIOS setting

....am I correct? If so what should I be looking for? (its a long time since I have fiddled in there )

any suggestions gratefully recieved
Wouldn't be BIOS if it booted into safe mode anyway It's more likely to be spyware/virus/incorrect or corrupt registry or something like that.

You're right to try MSConfig first
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