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Computer Stalls At Start Up
HI all, when I start up my computer, it stalls at the start up. I see the Dell logo, and then all I get is a blinking cursor at the top left of the screen. Nothing else happens.
Pursuant to a Dell support suggestion, I ran the extended test diagnostic, but found no problems. After I completed the test (which took 1&1/2 hrs), however, the computer started up properly. I ran a virus scan and found nothing. Everything seems to be working great, but now I'm afraid to turn the computer off.
I haven't installed any new devices or software recently.
I have a Dimension 8400 running Windows XP.
I have no idea whether this is a hardware or software problem.
Any suggestions?
- It sounds like you can boot to the diagnostics but not Windows. However, your post also sounds like it gets stuck before trying to boot.
If Windows boot is the problem, you can always try a live CD version of Knoppix or similar and see if that boots (requires no install!). If it does, then I would focus on Windows problems. If not, I suspect a general hardware (RAM, etc) problem.
Peter - mkohm,
I don`t mean to sound cruel but you have two choices, leave the system on forever or throw caution to the wind and shutdown. Wait 5 to 10 minutes, turn it back on and see what happens.
Jenny
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Posted February 18th, 2006 15:00