Re: Help me save my files - computer crashing

To get into Safe Mode try using a wired mouse and keyboard instead of
using a wireless mouse and keyboard. The function keys are most not
likely not working. On my keyboard you need to press the F Lock key to
get the Function keys to work and you need to get to to the Desktop
before the F Lock key works:

You can also get into Safe Mode from Normal Mode by selecting Start,
Run, type msconfig, click on OK, check Diagnostic Start-Up on the
General tab and restart the computer.

Disable automatic restart on system failure. This should help by
allowing time to write down the STOP code properly. Right click on
the My Computer icon on the Desktop and select Properties, Advanced,
Start-Up and Recovery, System Failure and uncheck box before
Automatically Restart.

Do not re-enable automatic restart on system failure even after you have
solved the problem as it's better disabled. Check for variants of the
Stop Error message.

Post a copy of the full stop error message.

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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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Stourport, England
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klbkrissy wrote:
Answers for Gerry:

I'm trying to back up everything (I can't stay on the system long
enough to be picky) to another computer on our network. I think this
would be the best way to copy about 12G of data.

I know I can't use the move command, too many files are in use.

File dates are fine and not changing, it's the folder dates that are.
(Microsoft says it's by design.) For the majority of folders this is
okay, but I have a few where the original creation date helps me
identify multiple similar data. I will change this in the future,
but for now this is why it concerns me.

I only get the System Halt (blue screen of death) about 5% of the
time. Mostly the system will freeze or hang (the cursor stops moving
and not even task manager will open) while I'm logged on and desktop
is running, OR more recently right after a restart with or without
the disc check in the Windows XP logon Welcome screen. I will find
the stop error report if I get the opportunity. Thanks.

I have a wireless Mouse, hard wired keyboard. I will research this
idea as soon as I can. I know others writing to this forum have also
stated they can't boot in safe mode.

Also, just so everyone knows, I am not using my computer right now.
I'm on another. I only turn mine on when I'm trying to save files.
So far I have been able to copy a few files at a time, before it
freezes.


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