There was a power outage and my PC turned off. I had IE open and MSN there really wasn't much, but now when I turn on the PC it doesn't want to start up. It loads the OS but after the Windows XP screen it turns black and hangs. It sometimes brings up the desktop but most of the time I have to push Ctrl+Alt+Del to get any farther. When it does finally get off the black screen the desktop comes up, as in the bliss background and then it says loading personal settings, that window comes off. Then that's it. No Icons no Start Menu no Explorer. The comptuer works fine in Safe Mode but I don't wanna use safe mode all the time. It's all cheap looking and some programs don't work. I didn't install anything recently and I wanna use System Restore as a last resort, and re-installing as a last last resort.
Please help soon.
Ask if you need more info, thank you.
2006-09-18 04:51:50 · 9 answers · asked by Patrick M 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
The computer might have experienced some changes to the start up files due to the power surge. If you have your XP install disk, you can do a system file check from Safe Mode. Click start > run > type in "sfc /scannow" > OK (no quote marks and notice the space between sfc and /scannow.) If any damaged or missing files are found you'll be prompted to insert the install disk. The scan can take an hour or more depending on what it finds.
If this doesn't solve the problem, you might have to do a Repair Install. You'll overwrite the entire operating system with a fresh copy. You won't lose personal settings or programs, but you will have to visit the Windows Update site for all updates that came out after your install disk was made (including SP2 if its not on the disk.) This link will give you detailed instructions and actual screen shots for a Repair Install. I selected XP Pro but the steps are identical for XP Home.
http://www.windowsxpprofessional.windowsreinstall.com/installxpcdrepair/indexfullpage.htm
Hope this helps.
2006-09-18 05:07:43 · answer #1 · answered by Angry C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't necessarily need to re-install your OS. From what it sounds like, your best solution would be to do a Windows XP repair. You can do this with your Windows XP CD.
You would first of all need to load the CD, restart the computer and once it says press any key to load from CD... press any key. After a while, it asks what would you like to do. On the first screen, select the option where it says "Install Windows XP" (or something similar to that) and then on the 2nd screen make sure to select "Repair" not re-install. From there it will look like it's re-installing but it's just repairing your Windows.
You might want to make sure you have your Windows XP serial key because it might ask for it, but it's pretty straight forward. If you need more help, don't hesitate to ask.
Hope this helps!
2006-09-18 05:04:16 · answer #2 · answered by Minouners 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
System restore is your first resort, not last. Safe mode is used to repair your problems. So boot into safe mode and restore the system to the nearest restore point. System restore is reversible process. It does not delete or remove anything from your computer.
2006-09-18 04:59:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
System Restore is a first line of defense. That's why it's there.
Use it and restore your PC to the Last Good Configuration.
That is the easiest fix.
2006-09-18 05:05:13 · answer #4 · answered by Dick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go into safe mode and try running scandisk- full system scan. Its possible a file got corrupted and this might solve the problem
2006-09-18 05:03:49 · answer #5 · answered by Nick R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The sudden shutdown and surge could have currupted system preference information. Try reinstalling Windows (XP, ME, 2000, etc.) system files then redo your preferences options. This is why people shouldn't put half their life on their computer. Use the internet! :)
-Mr. Thunk-It
2006-09-18 05:03:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-27 21:59:25 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look like bios setting mess up, maybe the electrical surge can cause this.
You need to reset cmos. There jumper inside the computer where you can reset the cmos. Find it in the manual. There should be no prob.
2006-09-18 05:00:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like a reformat is the way to go. If that doesn't work, time to shell out some cash for a new one.
2006-09-18 04:59:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋