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Laptop hanging on startup

  • 30-07-2011 8:56am
    #1
    bunglemark2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 96 ✭✭


    Morning :)
    Have a problem with my laptop running Windows 7 Home Premium. The machine starts up, i can hear the motor whirring, but windows doesn't start automatically unless hit Enter or Escape twice - THEN it starts up and I'm prompted for my password. This is a home PC, not a work PC. After that it's all fine
    Just wondering why the OS doesn't start automatically ? I ran some diagnostics and all seems fine - it's puzzling
    Cheers


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  • #2
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 93,581 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    some clues would be handy

    what does it say before you press the key ?

    - still don't know if laptop or windows problem

    have you tried pressing F8 to get the safe mode menu ?


  • #3
    bunglemark2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 96 ✭✭bunglemark2


    Cheers mate
    It doesn't say anything - the screen is dark. Then I hit Enter, there's a cursor in the top LHS, hit Enter again and Windows starts up.
    Very puzzling
    Haven't tried F8 but will do now and post an update


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