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    Windows 7 login problem

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Dynamo44, Jul 23, 2011.

  1. Dynamo44

    Dynamo44 Notebook Consultant

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    My laptop had installed a few updates this morning and when I was prompted for a restart, I did. After getting to the login page, I entered my password and hit Enter.

    I have been waiting for at least 15 minutes now, but Windows still hasn't gone to my desktop. I just see the default Windows 7 background with "Windows 7 Home Premium" at the bottom.

    I know drivers were loaded since my mouse works. I can also see that indicators for Caps Lock and stuff like that function. Any ideas as to what's going on?

    Thanks.
     
    Dynamo44, Jul 23, 2011
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  2. Dreamliner330

    Dreamliner330 Notebook Evangelist

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    Try restarting in 'safe mode' or 'last known good'. If that works, try to 'repair' windows...if it doesn't work, reinstall.
     
    Dreamliner330, Jul 23, 2011
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  3. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    Pop in your Windows 7 DVD and use System Restore.
     
    Bog, Jul 24, 2011
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