Re: XP Suddenly Slow to Boot [Long/Detailed]
From: Bob H (H_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 11/22/04
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Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2004 06:29:03 -0800
"Patty MacDuffie" wrote:
> Bill, I've seen this a couple of times. The first time it was clearly a
> case of where SP2 failed to install; upon reboot an error message was
> displayed saying so, and instructing the user to go to Add/Remove programs
> and remove the service pack. User didn't have a clue and so dismissed the
> message. When the next Windows Update came down, installed and rebooted, her
> machine was fried. This is because her machine was in some hybrid state
> between SP1a and SP2, it was corrupted beyond repair.
>
> The second machine there was no known reason for the failure, but it was
> simply an SP2 issue. It was a laptop, totally clean of viruses and spyware,
> no odd programs in there, just very standard stuff like Office. A very
> clean machine. We went to the manufacturer's website, they had no patches
> for SP2. But everytime we tried to install it, the machine crashed big
> time. We were, in this case, able to uninstall it via the Recovery Console.
> At this point, we're waiting to see if the manufacturer comes up with
> anything.
> --
> Patty MacDuffie
> www.computerhaven.info
>
> "Bill" <Bill@no.invalid> wrote in message
> news:mtydnVNHg-EvWj3cRVn-sA@comcast.com...
> > In news:eiN3Fy2zEHA.1860@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl,
> > Rex <rexr64@hotmail.com> typed:
> >
> >
> > Thanks to all who replied. Unfortunately the computer made the decision
> > to format for me last night, when it finally just wouldn't boot "normally"
> > at all.
> >
> > Format and a clean reinstall, a trip to the Windows update site, and I'm
> > all set.
> >
> > Problem solved. Boots like a champ. Sure wish I knew what the hell
> > happened though. :-(
> >
> > By the way? The supposedly "updated driver" for my Radeon video card
> > suggested for download by the Windows Update site, completely broke my
> > display. Set it to bare minimum, and crashed the machine when I tried to
> > change the settings. Good thing I set a restore point before I install
> > *anything*, from anywhere, anymore. :-)
> >
> > Thanks again, everybody.
> >
> > Bill
> >
>
Ok folks i have ben reading with interest since i have the same problem. A
few more details. My computer is set up for me and the kids to use. About
three weeks ago this happened, but returned to normal the next day. Now it
has happened again.
-slow start up
-after logging on to my screen i will get the background picture, but no
icons and no toolbars
-I can some time log in on one of my kids names and there will be icon and
and the start bar at the bottom of the screen.
- a message sometimes appears saying i may be running out of resources or
memory
Where do i start?
>
>
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