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    Start-up problem

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by vistanoob18, Feb 18, 2009.

  1. vistanoob18

    vistanoob18 Notebook Guru

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    This is the error I'm receiving when trying to start my computer

    "Interactive logon process initializatiion has failed"

    Does anyone know how to fix this or what this means? Thank you.
     
  2. gerryf19

    gerryf19 I am the walrus

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    vistanoob18 Notebook Guru

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    Thank you very much for that. That's going to be a fun process! :O
     
  4. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    Yep, the best bet is to reinstall or performing a straight repair.

    cheers ...