Re: XP Freezes

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From: schwalk (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 06/29/04


Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2004 15:43:33 -0700

the only thing i have installed is an antivirus software
>-----Original Message-----
>Have you installed any new applications that could be
causing a problem at
>bootup? Have you scanned your system for viruses,
Trojans, adware and other
>malware?
>
>"schwalk" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message
>news:2331801c45e26$d0a46760$a401280a@phx.gbl...
>> OK here is one for you...My windows will freeze up on me
>> everytime i reboot my computer after 30 seconds. I can
>> still move the mouse but nothing else will respond. If
I
>> open up a command prompt before the 30 seconds is
up..then
>> I can work in the prompt for ever...is this the new Blue
>> Screen of Death...or is there a simple answer.....and
>> don't say "Wipe the hard drive and reinstall". If I
wanted
>> to do that I would just go back to Windows 2000...
>
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