XP laptop won't boot - period

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From: Ken (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 08/12/04 

Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2004 04:24:28 -0700

I have a Compaq Presario that was fine last night, but
this morning simply won't boot either normally, in safe
mode, or in 'last known good configuration'. It seems
to start ok then hangs on the XP Windows screen, exact
same place, in all three scenarios. All new ideas on how
to possibly get this going are welcome. It's XP Home
Edition. The mouse moves ok on the Window where it
hangs. Other than that, it just stops dead for no
apparent reason. No errors displayed.

Thanks, Ken

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