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michaelw · 08-28-2003, 04:25 PM

When starting up windows xp, it hangs at "Windows is starting up..." just before the logon screen appears

any idea why and how i can fix this?
using amd xp 2800+, xp sp2 beta, 512 ddr

michaelw · 08-28-2003, 04:25 PM

format c:

(the above option is already taken

)

MattO · 08-28-2003, 04:26 PM

sp2 beta? Might not be a good idea

Jay_StandAhead · 08-28-2003, 04:30 PM

My XP does that too, it annoys the fuck out of me...

It started when I installed SP1.

there's also the install shield wizard that hangs for 10 mins before installing or uninstalling shit

MattO · 08-28-2003, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jay[neX]
My XP does that too, it annoys the fuck out of me...

It started when I installed SP1.

there's also the install shield wizard that hangs for 10 mins before installing or uninstalling shit

the hanging on install is from the system restore feature built into XP, what's probably happening is the system is setting a restore point, which can take forever.
You can disable it at
control panel>system>system restore

KMR Stitch · 08-28-2003, 04:41 PM

Did you get your copy of windows of Kazaa?

WiredGuy · 08-28-2003, 05:17 PM

Do you have Bell Sympatico by any chance?
WG

michaelw · 08-28-2003, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jay[neX]
My XP does that too, it annoys the fuck out of me...

It started when I installed SP1.

there's also the install shield wizard that hangs for 10 mins before installing or uninstalling shit

having the same damn problem

michaelw · 08-28-2003, 05:46 PM

asuna · 08-28-2003, 05:50 PM

It's part of windows, the next windows will have a fix for it, so we'll have to buy that

michaelw · 08-28-2003, 07:00 PM

getting rid of system restore didnt help

iroc409 · 08-28-2003, 07:03 PM

sometimes it's because windows doesn't like or isn't cooperating with something on your system. sorry it's not very specific, but it's sometimes the problem. and, of course, this can be both harware or software issues. if you haven't changed the hardware recently, i'd check your softwarez first.

Project-Shadow · 08-28-2003, 07:08 PM

start -> Run -> msconfig
check for any unusual shit in your startup tab

beemk · 08-28-2003, 07:15 PM

theres no hope, get a new computer

michaelw · 08-29-2003, 10:02 AM

still no luck.. any ideas? (and its not msconfig, that stuff loads up after someone logs in)

nobull · 08-29-2003, 10:06 AM

there have been a million reports of this same problem and NO answers. Microsoft has been told about the bug(s) a million times and have not even commented on it. I finally did get to the point where i just re-installed the OS, but I went from XP back to 2000.

michaelw · 08-29-2003, 02:06 PM

damn so therse no fix?

michaelw · 08-29-2003, 05:04 PM

sumphatpimp · 08-29-2003, 05:49 PM

i say this with a word of caution.

you might want to check out microsoft.com for updates and or pathes to fix this problem.

could work, could fuck it up worse than ever.

back up your data before any downloads !!!!!!!!

Lonny · 08-29-2003, 05:55 PM

been their
try runing disk clean up
then defrag that should help. had the same prob and im using dual 3200 amds

irishfury · 08-29-2003, 08:54 PM

Boot off a boot disc go to repair

pull up command promp

and type in chkdsk /r see if that helps it will repair boot file.....

michaelw · 08-30-2003, 10:43 AM

no luck

michaelw · 09-04-2003, 01:17 AM

anoyne know?

im getting the installer lag too

extreme · 09-04-2003, 01:47 AM

Maybe some odd driver searching for some hardware that doesn't exist anymore? ..

Or a automapped network drive and your net is unplugged .. usually causes long timeouts.

the indigo · 09-04-2003, 01:51 AM

Buy more RAM and never shut down your computer again.

Rorschach · 09-04-2003, 02:26 AM

That's not a bug, it's a feature.

Easily solved.

michaelw · 09-04-2003, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by extreme
Maybe some odd driver searching for some hardware that doesn't exist anymore? ..

Or a automapped network drive and your net is unplugged .. usually causes long timeouts.

how do you check for an automapped network drive?

btw - for some reason i cant even open up "System" in control panel - i open it and the control panel loses focus but nothing opens

michaelw · 09-04-2003, 08:23 PM

still cant figure it out

pauliewalnutz · 09-04-2003, 08:27 PM

format and reinstall

michaelw · 09-04-2003, 11:18 PM

i did, doesnt help

Chris · 09-04-2003, 11:25 PM

defrag

michaelw · 09-04-2003, 11:26 PM

its a new installation of xp

it has to be a service or something thats fucking it up - not a defrag problem

michaelw · 09-05-2003, 02:03 AM

no suggestions?

Probono · 09-05-2003, 02:09 AM

Welcome to the wonderful world of Windows. But don't fret Microsoft will fix it all in Windows 2004.

cash69 · 09-05-2003, 02:12 AM

xp does the same thing for me.. i had to get a new laptop it just stuck on the screen to boot up for 2 days.. now i only reboot once every 2 - 3 months .. afraid it will never come back up.. if your using xp.. network another computer to it and save the whole hd before you reboot.. it might never come back up.. happened twice

jas1552 · 09-05-2003, 02:12 AM

Prayer is the answer.

Rorschach · 09-05-2003, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Probono
Welcome to the wonderful world of Windows. But don't fret Microsoft will fix it all in Windows 2004.

lol

michaelw · 09-08-2003, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jay[neX]
My XP does that too, it annoys the fuck out of me...

It started when I installed SP1.

there's also the install shield wizard that hangs for 10 mins before installing or uninstalling shit

fucking shit its STILL doing it

prophit · 09-08-2003, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by michaelw
When starting up windows xp, it hangs at "Windows is starting up..." just before the logon screen appears

any idea why and how i can fix this?
using amd xp 2800+, xp sp2 beta, 512 ddr

Hmmm... This could be caused by your broadband connection believe it or not. Something about seeking network or something if your broadband connection is jacked in. Mostly w/ DSL and never experience it w/ cable. Think if this is the prob you can seek it out in technical support forums on web because it is a big issue.

michaelw · 09-08-2003, 07:27 PM

dont have dsl

michaelw · 09-08-2003, 07:47 PM

this is ridiculous - 30 mins waiting for fucking things to install

goBigtime · 09-08-2003, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MattO
sp2 beta? Might not be a good idea

I would assume (so I could be very wrong) that SP2 beta implies the beta to the Service Pack itself, but the patches and stuff in that beta would all be "final" patches, updates & upgrades.

JSA Matt · 09-08-2003, 07:52 PM

I'm not sure if you got this resolved yet but I had the exact same problem with windows lagging on boot up and installshield freezing up for a long time. I replaced the ATA cable from my harddrive to the motherboard and all problems were resolved. Replaced it with an 18" copper one from frozencpu.com

This may not work for you but it worked for me, the magic of computers : )

edit: I have an athlon xp 2200+

goBigtime · 09-08-2003, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by nobull
I finally did get to the point where i just re-installed the OS, but I went from XP back to 2000.

Best advice ever

Olivier · 09-08-2003, 08:19 PM

I have a 5 secs lag... it might be due to a shitty C drive tho...

but well, windows is windows, and Mr. Bill Hahahahahaha is making sure that MicroShit is producing the best quality shit in Town

michaelw · 09-08-2003, 08:46 PM

this is what startup is supposed to look like

this is mine - notice the HUGE interval between 30 and 54 seconds where it does nothing

michaelw · 09-08-2003, 08:52 PM

installshield is even worse, with a 30 minute lag time or something inbetween

michaelw · 09-08-2003, 09:51 PM

michaelw · 09-08-2003, 10:59 PM

helis · 09-08-2003, 11:55 PM

hard drive cable caused the same problem for me...got a new ide cable and problem was fixed

08-28-2003, 04:25 PM	#1
michaelw Confirmed User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 1,342	Windows is starting up... (lags there for like 20 seconds) When starting up windows xp, it hangs at "Windows is starting up..." just before the logon screen appears any idea why and how i can fix this? using amd xp 2800+, xp sp2 beta, 512 ddr __________________ <b><a href="http://www.hotlinkprotector.com"><font color="yellow">Hotlink Protector</font></a> - Protect all your file types from hotlinking the professional way. <br> See a demo <a href="http://www.hotlinkprotector.com/demo.html"><font color="yellow">here</font></a>, and testimonials <a href="http://www.hotlinkprotector.com/testimonials.html"><font color="yellow">here</font></a><br>ICQ: 146423631

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08-29-2003, 10:02 AM	#15
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08-29-2003, 05:55 PM	#20
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08-29-2003, 08:54 PM	#21
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09-04-2003, 02:26 AM	#26
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09-05-2003, 02:12 AM	#35
cash69 So Fucking Banned Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: chandler, az Posts: 1,052	xp does the same thing for me.. i had to get a new laptop it just stuck on the screen to boot up for 2 days.. now i only reboot once every 2 - 3 months .. afraid it will never come back up.. if your using xp.. network another computer to it and save the whole hd before you reboot.. it might never come back up.. happened twice

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09-08-2003, 07:47 PM	#41
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