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

From: Wesley Vogel (123WVogel955_at_comcast.net)
Date: 01/23/05 

Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2005 15:09:50 -0700

Nel,

I read one of your posts incorrectly. I thought you couldn't get into Safe
Mode, I now see that it just takes a while.

Glad you got it worked out.

I would suggest that you update your antivirus software and run a full
system scan while logged in under the new administrator account. 

-- 
Hope this helps.  Let us know.
Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
In news:D836BF79-646D-4833-B63D-3C2BECB6C836@microsoft.com,
Nel <Nel@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked:
> 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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