If you are trying to start your system using the power button, you must hold it in for a few seconds to start, it won't respond to a quick press. If you are experiencing this problem using Start|Shutdown|Restart, you might see if the information
here.
The message you are getting at startup is normal if you have unchecked any items on the startup tab of Msconfig. When the message appears, simply check the box that tells Windows not to display that message again.
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Message Edited on 07/14/01 10:21AM by Denny Denham
I just got my Dimension 8100 with Win ME 2 days ago and I have been having the same problem. When I try to do a restart from the windows shutdown the screen goes blank and then the power button starts to flash so I have to hold the button down to turn it off and then turn it back on. This also happens after installing a new software program and trying restart windows when prompted by the program. Sometimes it restarts like it should but other times I have to hit the power button. I don't think it has anything to do with any software that I have installed since it did it the first day I had it before I installed any of my own programs.
It's getting a little annoying so any help I can get would be much appreciated. Seems like a lot of people are having problems with the Win ME so hopefully the new Win XP will be better but that is months away.
nyfi
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July 14th, 2001 04:00
and when i start it says
system configuration utility
you are runing selective startup for troubleshooting your system
chaos00
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July 14th, 2001 04:00
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Denny Denham
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July 14th, 2001 14:00
If you are trying to start your system using the power button, you must hold it in for a few seconds to start, it won't respond to a quick press. If you are experiencing this problem using Start|Shutdown|Restart, you might see if the information here.
The message you are getting at startup is normal if you have unchecked any items on the startup tab of Msconfig. When the message appears, simply check the box that tells Windows not to display that message again.
Want to make a hyperlink in your post, want to add a graphic or sound file, need to troubleshoot a non-working Java applet, want to build an attractive signature? These capabilities can be yours if you visit Denny's DellT@lk Tutorials.
For help in deciding what can be eliminated from your Startup list, take a look here.
Want to get rid of Network Neighborhood, change your Registered Owner name? Check out the little utilities at Delltalk Tweekz.
Ready to sign up for Web server space? Want to learn FTP? Visit Web Presence for Beginners.
Note: I do not answer Instant Messages but I do answer email.
Message Edited on 07/14/01 10:21AM by Denny Denham
cde3cvr
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July 15th, 2001 05:00
It's getting a little annoying so any help I can get would be much appreciated. Seems like a lot of people are having problems with the Win ME so hopefully the new Win XP will be better but that is months away.