Re: System hangs on start-up. ???

From: Nel (Nel_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 01/23/05 

Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2005 11:19:01 -0800

Thanks Mr. Vogel,
I very much appreciate your cooperation. However, the matter remains
unresolved.
I worked my way around the issue by logging on in Safe Mode as an
adminstrator and added another user account. This new account enabled the
icons, start menu, programs, etc. to reappear. I then set up the new user
account as an adminstrator and changed the former account to restricted user.
 For some reason, since converting the original account (admin.) to a
restricted user level, the desktop in both user accounts display normally
with all icons, etc. in view. Hmm??
Enjoy the balance of your day, Vogel. Thanks again.

"Wesley Vogel" wrote:

> Nel,
>
> dllhost.exe = COM Surrogate or DCOM. Or maybe not...
>
> Where is your dllhost.exe file located?
>
> I hope not C:\Windows\System32\Wins.
>
> dllhost.exe should be here >>
> C:\WINDOWS\system32
> and
> C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache
>
> If you have a dllhost.exe file located in C:\Windows\System32\Wins...
>
> See these...
>
> How to Remove Welchia worm
> or MSBLAST.D worm virus
> What is the Welchia worm aka MSBlast.D, LoveSan.D or Nachia?
> http://www.pchell.com/virus/welchia.shtml
>
> A tool is available to remove Blaster worm and Nachi worm infections from
> computers that are running Windows 2000 or Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;833330
>
> --
> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>
> Wes
> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>
> In news:18874782-5994-4461-A7D8-C07483EF1E38@microsoft.com,
> Nel <Nel@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked:
> > The Start menu does not appear when I press CTRL+ESC.
> > Perhaps the problem may center on the dllhost.exe not responding.
> > How may I disable dllhost.exe from the command prompt?
> > Yes, I meant taskmgr.exe
> > I appreciated your feedback, Mr. Vogel
> >
> > "Wesley Vogel" wrote:
> >
> >> When you press CTRL+ESC, does the Start menu not appear?
> >>
> >> [[CAUSE
> >> This problem may occur if you have a built-in video adapter on your
> >> computer's motherboard, and then you install second video adapter on
> >> your computer.
> >> RESOLUTION
> >> To correct this problem, turn off the built-in video adapter.
> >>
> >> For more information about how to turn off the built-in video
> >> adapter, see the documentation that came with your computer.]]
> >>
> >> Start Menu and Windows Task Bar Are Missing After You Upgrade to
> >> Windows XP
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;818150
> >>
> >> If you press CTRL+ESC, the Start menu does not appear.
> >>
> >> Taskbar Is Missing When You Log On to Windows
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q318027
> >>
> >> In Windows, why do my Start button and Taskbar seem to be missing?
> >> http://kb.indiana.edu/data/abhv.html?cust=838017.91984.30
> >>
> >> taskmng.exe is not a valid XP file. I hope that you mistyped this
> >> and meant taskmgr.exe.
> >>
> >> ALIAGP.sys is an Acer Laboratories Inc. ALi AGP Filter Driver.
> >> Whatever that is.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Hope this helps. Let us know.
> >>
> >> Wes
> >> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
> >>
> >> In news:6053EBCC-D9B4-49CE-B32A-CEC624D8275D@microsoft.com,
> >> Nel <Nel@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked:
> >>> Windows XP pro, service pack 1
> >>> CAUSE:
> >>> An installation of Turbo Tax 2004 froze the system; subsequently,
> >>> user prematurely shut off power by manually depressing power switch
> >>> for five seconds.
> >>>
> >>> ISSUE:
> >>> Subsequent to Windows XP pro normal boot up, screen is blank with
> >>> the exception of desktop background (Bliss).
> >>> Icons, Start menu, etc. are no longer visible nor accessible on
> >>> desktop. Ctrl,Alt,Del ineffective. Unable to use programs.
> >>> Mouse moves, but mouse buttons are ineffective. Right click on
> >>> desktop to no avail.
> >>>
> >>> SYMPTOMS:
> >>> Program not responding:
> >>> dllhost.exe
> >>>
> >>> The application failed to initialize properly:
> >>> taskmng.exe (0XC0000142)
> >>>
> >>> Boot to safe mode hangs at the following prompt for a few minutes
> >>> before continuing to safe mode screen:
> >>> multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS\System32\DRIVERS\ALIAGP.sys
> >>>
> >>> Boots to Safe Mode with the following banner:
> >>> (Build 2600.xpsp2.030422-1633:service pack 1)
> >>>
> >>> ASSUMPTION:
> >>> A program is consuming 100% CPU when loading settings upon power up.
> >>>
> >>> ANY ASSISTANCE WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANKS IN ADVANCE.
>
>

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