Re: XP Boot Problem

From: Cliff (spencer_at_wn.com.au)
Date: 08/22/04 

Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2004 23:51:15 +0800

Tks Michael and Will, but I'm still stuck as
- I can't get up Dell's diagnostic tool by pressing the DEL
key
- Last known good configuration doesn't solve the problem

But, I can
- start in Safe Mode and get to my desktop OK

Though
- when I restart from Safe Mode I still lose my screen
display after the Windows XP Professional splash screen
comes up.

I'll have a look at Will's suggestion of loading the BIOS
defaults tomorrow when I find my Dell handbook that will
hopefully tell me how!

Regards,
Cliff

"Cliff" <spencer@wn.com.au> wrote in message
news:41284290@quokka.wn.com.au...
> Hi,
>
> I'm having trouble stating my laptop (Dell Insp 8200 - XP
> Pro). The monitor seems to switch off after it gets to
the
> Window XP splash screen. The PC's still on and the HDD
> light still indicates the HDD is being read. It's not
> switching off - just hangs with a black screen.
>
> I tried a Repair Re-install after booting from the XP Pro
> CD, but this didn't fix my problem.
>
> I'd be extremely greatfull for any assistance.
>
> Regards,
> Cliff
>
>