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    Window XP

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Niwa, Sep 11, 2009.

  1. Niwa

    Niwa Notebook Enthusiast

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    Dell laptop on the Window XP Loading screen it just stucks there repeating the loading bar. How to fix?
     
    Niwa, Sep 11, 2009
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    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    See if you can boot into Safe Mode. If not, grab an OS disk and repair install, or a recovery disk and reformat.
     
    Lithus, Sep 11, 2009
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    garetjax NBR Freelance Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    Agreed. To get into Safe Mode, reboot the laptop and hit the F8 key repeatedly until you get a screen which gives you the option to boot into Safe Mode.
     
    garetjax, Sep 11, 2009
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    Also try Last Known Good Configuration, if it works.
     
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  5. D2 Ultima

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    Last Known Good Configuration I don't think it appears in Windows XP, at least i haven't seen it, however if it's windows XP SP3 that may be the problem. SP3 XP alone was problems.

    Just remember that it's best you use a Dell reinstall disc if you have one, because normal discs may not give you what you need. Dell and HP especially often tweak their copies of windows so a normal, fresh disc may not work right in repairing
     
    D2 Ultima, Sep 11, 2009
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    I would run a system recovery............Reboot >>>>>>>before anything shows up on the monitor>>>>>>keep pressing F10 until U C the "system recovery" starting. When the window prompts U 2 do so.....click the ADVANCE button at the bottom left-hand corner then just follow the rest of the instructions...............Good Luck!!!!!!!

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    dannydesiliva, Sep 12, 2009
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  7. D2 Ultima

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    System recovery only allows system restores without an install disc though, not much else can be done unless he's fluent in cmd prompt language or has a reinstall disc. If he had the disc I doubt he'd be having this problem anymore hehe
     
    D2 Ultima, Sep 12, 2009
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  8. gerryf19

    gerryf19 I am the walrus

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    safe mode should work--without going into great detail, the scrolling bar splash is mostly drivers loading. Since safe mode loads a minimal driver set, the safe mode would load without most drivers.

    Also, last known good configuration should reload the last registry hive that worked. Yes, LKGC is in XP--and should be accessible with the start menu you achieve tapping the f8 key
     
    gerryf19, Sep 12, 2009
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