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beesharp:
Hi Folks,
Can anyone help me, pleeeze?
My machine will not boot up properly (Did so 3 times last weekend) it appears ok "Loading desktop" then it just hangs on a light blue screen, with cursor still moveable.

It may also be relevant,  have also found that Windows update is not working. Apparently I have C. 35 updates outstanding, 15 Critical ones, tried  & tried to launch update but - nothing.[Could be it can't be done in Safe Mode?)
I am operating in Safe Mode With Networking, to enable this post.

Please bear in mind I am a Silver Surfer, and as they say around these parts, "As thick as two short Planks." :confused:

Shane:
First thing to do, while in safe mode is to make a new user account and then reboot and log into that new account.

Does it load normally for you? If so then the problem may be something with your current profile on the computer.

Shane

beeky:
Thanks, it seems to have improved matters, but not fully.
Booting-up now starts to load desk top then either goes to a black screen or stays on Desktop but in both cases I get a top left hand message "Personalized Settings - Not responding"
Hopefully I am close to a normal boot, what do you think?

Shane:
That happens even on a new profile?

In safe mode open msconfig and disable every single non MS program and service from startup and reboot. Lets find out if the problem is a program you have installed :wink:

Shane

beeky:
Hi Shane,
Thanks for response.
Just done as you suggested, it booted straight to my normal desktop. (Without my Avast & Internet)
Tried a couple of programs, Irfanview & Open Office, both worked ok.
I had to return to Safe mode to get the Intenet connection to send this.
Where on earth do I go now?

cheers

Beeky

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