On new install, xp pro freezes loading desktop b4 icons and taskbar loads, ctrl-alt-del wks, same in safe mode

Question

Processes reads;
slserv.exe,
taskmgr.exe,
spoolsv.exe,
svchost.exe--LOCAL SERVICE
svchost.exe--network service
svchost.exe--SYSTEM
svchost.exe--NETWORK SERVICE
svchost.exe--SYSTEM
lsass.exe
service.exe
winlogon.exe
csrss.exe
smss.exe
alg.exe
wscntf.exe
HelpSvc.exe
system
System Idle Process
My windows freezes also in the safe mode.
I can do msconfig, but I don't have anything to restore because this is a new installion...nvrsanvrcalhoun

Answer 1

Freezing at load? Sounds like you need a Windows Repair.

*WindowsXP Repair Explained*
This is an excellent link. Explains every aspect of repairing Windows.

http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/options_to_use_when_a_system_will_not_start.mspx?mfr=true

WindowsXP Repair Tools
http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm#How%20to%20Repair%20Windows%20XP%20by%20Installing%20Over%20top%20of%20Existing%20Setup:

http://www.download-download-this.com/4.html?OVRAW=Windows%20Installer%20corrupted&OVKEY=window%20installer&OVMTC=advanced


How to Perform an in-place upgrade (reinstallation) of WindowsXP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315341

How to Perform a clean WindowsXP Repair Install
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

Answer 2

I think u din install win xp properly. Insert the CD, boot from CD. Then follow the on screen process and click on Repair. It will repair the OS. After that , take out CD and check whetehr it is normal. Or reinstall Windows XP properly