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Strange hang in XP

  • 05-02-2009 5:56pm
    #1
    Reoil
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,126 ✭✭✭


    Hi Folks,
    Strange one here on a laptop with Windows XP.
    When I try to start windows, I get the Safe mode/Last known good configuration dialog.
    But when I choose any of the options, the machine hangs. No hardware changes were made.

    Any ideas how to fix it?


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  • #2
    Karoma
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,396 ✭✭✭✭Karoma


    Unplug all peripherals. Boot to Safe Mode. Take note of the last line as it hangs.


    (To jump ahead, just in case: Do you have a copy of Windows on CD?)


  • #3
    Reoil
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,126 ✭✭✭Reoil


    I can't boot into safe mode - any option on that screen just hangs.
    I'll be able to get access to a Windows disk yeah, I work for a software company.
    I was hoping that I didn't have to go near re-installing.
    I can do a repair windows without loosing data, can't I?


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