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    Vista Restart Problem

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by djk21108, Sep 23, 2007.

  1. djk21108

    djk21108 Notebook Consultant

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    A lot of times when I restart vista it doesn't actually restart. A black screen comes up with a flashing white underscore. The computer never starts up. I have to turn it off and then turn it back on.

    I've heard this happens when new hardwares just being plugged in. I don't have any NEW hardware. I have my same iPod I've had for a while and a wireless logitech mouse.
     
    djk21108, Sep 23, 2007
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    cvx5832 Notebook Evangelist

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    For what it's worth :

    I experienced this same issue with a bad dock, and a similar issue when my iPod is plugged in when I boot.

    Regards,
    Paolo
     
    cvx5832, Sep 23, 2007
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  3. djk21108

    djk21108 Notebook Consultant

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    but i like keeping my ipod plugged in
    anything i can do
     
    djk21108, Sep 23, 2007
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    djk21108 Notebook Consultant

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    boom ticka bump
     
    djk21108, Sep 23, 2007
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    cvx5832 Notebook Evangelist

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    Try removing the check mark (or number) before "USB" as a boot device in BIOS. See if that works.

    Paolo
     
    cvx5832, Sep 23, 2007
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  6. ScuderiaConchiglia

    ScuderiaConchiglia NBR Vaio Team Curmudgeon

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    Anything you can do? Ya, try having a little patience. You seem to expect folks to repond to your questions instantly. Bumping a thread less than an hour latter is a bit much don't ya thinlk?

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Sep 23, 2007
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    djk21108 Notebook Consultant

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    thanks for the free bump.
    considering this is a verrrrry popular computer forum, i would think my post might get buried fast.

    excuse me for wanting my problem resolved by a talented and intelligent community.
     
    djk21108, Sep 23, 2007
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    Padmé NBR Super Pink Princess

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    Time to read the forum rules regarding bumping. Thanks.
     
    Padmé, Sep 24, 2007
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  9. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    Did this computer Ship with Vista or did you upgrade & if so, did it work before.
    Also, have you installed all of the Vista Updates? I would suggest doing them manually & installing them all. & have you got the latest version of iTunes?
     
    Thomas, Sep 24, 2007
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    Thomas McLovin

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    Also, the latest iPod firmware updates? & unchecked USB as the first boot device in the BIOS?
     
    Thomas, Sep 24, 2007
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    I recieved my Sager NP 9262 today with Windows Vista Home Premium (64 bit) and I have been having the same problem! Sometimes when I try to restart I get a black screen and nothing happens, so I must restart manually (sometimes, not always, ctrl+alt+del will restart it, without having to hold the power button down).

    What can I do to prevent this from happening?
     
    ithxan, Feb 19, 2008
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