Computer slow to start up, or doesn't start at all

Papillon · 1 Feb 2008 at 15:37

Hi,

I've just started experiencing a problem with my machine. I am running Windows XP. It will freeze during the start up process when the large Windows XP logo is displayed on screen. The little 'scrolling bar' at the bottom will stop for a long time, then maybe start again. It can take over 10 minutes to start and sometimes doesn't start at all. I have to cut the power and try again. It prompts me to start using the last known 'good' configuration.

What could be causing this?

Thank you.

.walls · 1 Feb 2008 at 16:21

pc is knackered. run chkdsk. if that comes up with errors (which it most probably will), fixes them and the problem persists, run

Code:

sfc /scannow

. if that doesn''t fix it, rebuild.

ChoÞÞer · 1 Feb 2008 at 16:24

back up your files and format!

Papillon · 1 Feb 2008 at 16:29

ChoÞÞer said:
back up your files and format!

Does that mean re-install the operating system? Sorry, I'm not great with computers!

quackers · 1 Feb 2008 at 16:43

See if it will load up in Safe Mode, that might give you some ideas on what is causing the problem