Problem botting up WIndows

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Hello, my computer is a couple years old and have no problems. Currently, when i try to boot up my computer, after the dell information screens, when windows should load i instead am greeted with a blank screen and I cannot load windows. I think the problem may have been caused by me installing a XP styles program which allowed me to change the boot screen into something more fun. How can I fix this problem?

ThePostman0 · Answer

.. and to boot up using ithe cd, I just have to put it in and wait?

mombodog · Answer

Yes.

ThePostman0 · Answer

nope, pressing f8 does nothing for me.

RoHe · Answer

If F8 isn't working, your only solution may be a repair/reinstall of XP. Personal files and installed software will be ok, but you will have to reinstall every XP update and hotfix again.

Boot from XP CD. Press Enter (not R) at first screen. XP user license should appear. Accept the license and press R at next screen for repair/reinstall. Then get firewall and antiviral software running and go directly to MS site for all the updates. Don't surf or read email until the updates are done or you'll get hit with lots of malware.

Ron

mombodog · Answer

F8 at the dell logo screen, choose safe mode. see if it boots, if it does, undo those changes you made.

ThePostman0 · Answer

thank you. Must I use the same xp CD that came with my system, because I tried to use an XP CD that came with another computer of mine, instead of my WIndows XP:media center edition CD which I could not find.

mombodog · Answer

Tap F8 continuously during the entire Dell splash screen duration.

ThePostman0 · Answer

booting from the xp cd does not work! it still brings me to a blank screen. ugh.....

ThePostman0 · Answer

does anybody know a possible solution to my dilemna?

mombodog · Answer

F12 at the dell logo screen and highlight cdrom, hit enter key, wait for a message 'press any key to boot from cdrom' and hit enter again.

RoHe · Answer

What model system is this?? You sure it booted from XP CD?

Disconnect all USB devices except mouse and keyboard. Try booting normally again. If that doesn't work, look at 4 LEDs on rear of tower. If not all green, look up error code in user manual, and post here.

Ron

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