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WIndows vista freezing after a couple of seconds after booting. But Mouse Icon still

  • 16-07-2011 02:53PM
    #1
    Mr_Hat
    Closed Accounts Posts: 206 ✭✭


    I have Vista 32 bit running on a HP DV5 series. In the last 24 hours a problem has emerged. Windows will open. But after 30 or 40 seconds freeze up. BUT I can still move the mouse Icon. I can click away but nothing responds. I've tried using system restore. But it hasnt helped. As far as Im aware there have been no recent system updates, and I havent instaleed any new software. For obious reasons I cant run a anti virus or mal ware check. So can anybody help. Im afraid Im not very tech savey. SO baby steps. Thanks guys


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  • #2
    Mr_Hat
    Closed Accounts Posts: 206 ✭✭Mr_Hat


    Uh oh, Ive just tried to get into Safe mode. Which I had no problem doing earlier. Now a blue screen is flashing up (to fast for me to read) and the laptop just restarts.


  • #3
    SickBoy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 3,585 ✭✭✭SickBoy


    Press F8 before OS begins to load and choose "Disable restart on system failure" and tell us what the blue screen says.


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