XP startup problem

Attempting to start the computer, the computer freezes at the initial XP
logo, but it is very faint/dim. If I manually restart, DEL to entere startup
options, then exit that, it will allow me to start in safe mode. I then use
system restore and restart with everything seeming normal. However, after a
restart I have the same issue. Today is the first issue like this, however
I've used system restore as far back as two weeks, and as recent as 20
minutes ago. They all work to startup and operate, but not on subsequent
starts. Help?

Sometimes Windows begins to load but then stops responding during the startup
process. In most cases, the problem is a new piece of hardware, a new
program, or a corrupted system file. Follow the instructions below to
troubleshoot the problem. Try to start your computer after each step.
Continue to the next step only if Windows continues to fail during startup.

To troubleshoot startup problems

1. Restart your computer. Immediately after the screen goes blank for the
first time, press the F8 key repeatedly. The Windows Advanced Options menu
appears. If the menu does not appear, restart your computer and try again.
Use the cursor keys on your keyboard (your mouse will not work) to select
Last Known Good Configuration, and then press ENTER. Windows XP attempts to
start.

2. If you recently installed new hardware, shut down your computer and
disconnect the hardware. Then, restart Windows XP and troubleshoot your
hardware to get it working properly.

3. Restart your computer and press F8 again. This time, choose Safe Mode
and press ENTER. Windows XP attempts to start in Safe Mode. If Windows XP
starts successfully in Safe Mode, you can remove any programs or updates you
have recently installed that you think can cause the problem. You can also
perform
virus and antispyware scans scans. Then, try restart your computer normally.


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Hope I could help.


"Matt" wrote:

> Attempting to start the computer, the computer freezes at the initial XP
> logo, but it is very faint/dim. If I manually restart, DEL to entere startup
> options, then exit that, it will allow me to start in safe mode. I then use
> system restore and restart with everything seeming normal. However, after a
> restart I have the same issue. Today is the first issue like this, however
> I've used system restore as far back as two weeks, and as recent as 20
> minutes ago. They all work to startup and operate, but not on subsequent
> starts. Help?