Re: Xp lock up

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From: Rich Barry (rbarry_at_NOTsocal.rr.com)
Date: 09/27/04 

Date: Mon, 27 Sep 2004 13:19:36 -0700

    Mark, if you can boot up into Safe Mode Ok, then try a System Restore.
Start>All Programs>Accessories>System Tools>System Restore.
"Mark" <mark@gossdodge.com> wrote in message
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> Just started happening, when I start the computer it boots
> up to the windows screen then freezes,I ran task manager
> and found EXPLORER.EXE using 100% of the processer,I tried
> going in to last known good configuration no luck, I can
> boot up fine in safe mode and work with files, Any ideas
> Mark

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