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April 13th, 2007 16:00

Boot failure at checkpoint [Shut]

My computer initially returned a message about it failing to boot multiple times at checkpoint [Shut]. However a cold boot seemed to solve the issue. The system has been on a week straight prior to the error message, but everything seems to be fine, as I am back in the OS, and no data seems to have been corrupted, at least at first glance.

I would like to know what causes a failure at that checkpoint. When I tried to research the issue myself, I came across a page through Dell's search (tinyURL'd: http://tinyurl.com/39bxq3), which told me that I did not have enough 'privilege' to view the content.

Currently, I am running a Dimension 8100, Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 with 512 MB physical ram. Any assistance with deciphering this confusing checkpoint conundrum would be greatly appreciated

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April 17th, 2007 19:00

NogitsuneKitsune,
 
I'm not sure what's going on.  I got the same message.  I'm going to start asking around and I'll post back here as soon as I find out anything.

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April 18th, 2007 14:00

NogitsuneKitsune,
 
I'm sorry it's taking so long.  We're going all over Dell to find out why and as soon as we know I'll be right back...

April 18th, 2007 15:00

MichaelC,

No worries. I understand that it takes time to discern what a problem is at times; I'd like to thank you very much for looking into this.

~Nogitsune

April 20th, 2007 02:00

speakin of booten ho do i get my computer to go into safe mode the moment i start it.
or is this not the right thing to say on this topic

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April 20th, 2007 12:00

The-wild-wild-west,
 
Please start a new thread with your question.  Also, include your computer model if possible.
 
I see that you're new to the Forum so I would like to recommend that you take the time to read through our First Time Users notes.  You'll find them on the left side of this page under "New to the Forums?"

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April 20th, 2007 19:00

keep tappin the function key f2 when the computer starts and look for the option even log'
Clear the event log in the system bios tht will resolve the problem....many times

April 24th, 2007 02:00

ah yes i have now just read the info.
pressin the f2 while on the black screen does take me to some place that only lets me adjust things
without the option of safe mode!!!!
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