Urgent Help Needed

> Not much because your problem indicates an issue with the user account.
> Your best option is to back up your data, then install XP clean as

> setup new user accounts and restore your data from backup to the user
> account of your choice. NOTE: this will wipe your drive so be sure you

> backed up. Instead of this procedure, again, assuming you have an actual

> CD, you can try a repair install as outlined under the clean install
> instructions but I don't think a repair install will solve your problems.
>
> NEW INSTALL
>
> Boot with the XP CD in the drive. When you see the message on the boot
> screen to "Press any key in order to boot from the CD," do so.
>
> After loading drivers and files, you should be taken to a screen with
> the following:
>
> To Setup Windows XP now, press ENTER.
> To Repair a Windows XP Installation using Recovery Console press R.
> To Quit setup without installing Windows XP, press F3.
>
> In your case, press ENTER.
>
> Agree to the License agreement by pressing F8.
>
> You will then be taken to a screen with two options.
>
> To repair the selected Windows XP installation press R.
> To continue installing a fresh copy of Windows XP without repairing,
> press ESC.
>
> This will bring you to a partition map where you
> can delete, create and format partitions.
> Select the drive you wish to format, delete the partition, then create a

> partition, format as desired and continue with XP installation.
>
> REPAIR INSTALL
>
> NOTE, while a repair install should leave your data files intact, if
> something goes wrong during the repair install, you may be forced to start
> over and do a clean install of XP. If you don't have your data backed up,
> you would lose your data should that eventuality occur.
>
> Boot from the CD. If your system is set to be able to boot from the CD,

> should detect the disk and give a brief message, during the boot up, if

> wish to boot from the CD press any key.
>
> Once you have pressed a key, setup should begin. You will see a reference
> asking if you need to load special drivers and another notice that if you
> wish to begin the ASR (Automatic Recovery Console) depress F2. Just let
> setup run past all of that. It will continue to load files and drivers.
>
> Then it will bring you to a screen. Eventually, you will come to a screen
> with the option to (1) setup Windows or (2) Repair Windows Installation
> using the Recovery console.
>
> The first option, to setup Windows is the one you want and requires you to
> press enter. When asked, press F8 to accept the end user agreement.

> will then search for previous versions of Windows. Upon finding your
> version, it will ask if you wish to Repair your current installation or
> install fresh. Press R, that will run a repair installation. From there
> on, follow the screens.
>
> If you only have a recovery CD, your options are quite limited. You can
> either purchase a retail version of XP will allow you to perform the above
> among other tools and options it has or you can run your system recovery
> routine with the Recovery CD which will likely wipe your drive, deleting

> files but will restore your setup to factory fresh condition.
>
>
>
>
> --
> Michael Solomon MS-MVP
> Windows Shell/User
> Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
> DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/
>
> "Nick" <ncody71@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
> news:##6bw4FtDHA.2360@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...

> > Starting yesterday, sometimes when I turn the computer on it gets stuck

> with

> > a blue screen that says Windows is Starting Up. I don't know if this is

> tied

> > in with the problem I am having logging on (I'm working on changing the
> > password). When it works okay the Welcome screen says something like it
> > can't logon because the password is wrong but if I click on that, I do

> > the desktop and everything works fine. I need to know what to do if it

> gets

> > stuck again with the screen that says Windows is Starting Up. For all I
> > know, this could be the last time I get the computer to go beyond that
> > screen.
> > I would appreciate some help with this very much,
> > Nick
> >
> >

>
>

> Not much because your problem indicates an issue with the user account.
> Your best option is to back up your data, then install XP clean as

> setup new user accounts and restore your data from backup to the user
> account of your choice. NOTE: this will wipe your drive so be sure you

> backed up. Instead of this procedure, again, assuming you have an actual

> CD, you can try a repair install as outlined under the clean install
> instructions but I don't think a repair install will solve your problems.
>
> NEW INSTALL
>
> Boot with the XP CD in the drive. When you see the message on the boot
> screen to "Press any key in order to boot from the CD," do so.
>
> After loading drivers and files, you should be taken to a screen with
> the following:
>
> To Setup Windows XP now, press ENTER.
> To Repair a Windows XP Installation using Recovery Console press R.
> To Quit setup without installing Windows XP, press F3.
>
> In your case, press ENTER.
>
> Agree to the License agreement by pressing F8.
>
> You will then be taken to a screen with two options.
>
> To repair the selected Windows XP installation press R.
> To continue installing a fresh copy of Windows XP without repairing,
> press ESC.
>
> This will bring you to a partition map where you
> can delete, create and format partitions.
> Select the drive you wish to format, delete the partition, then create a

> partition, format as desired and continue with XP installation.
>
> REPAIR INSTALL
>
> NOTE, while a repair install should leave your data files intact, if
> something goes wrong during the repair install, you may be forced to start
> over and do a clean install of XP. If you don't have your data backed up,
> you would lose your data should that eventuality occur.
>
> Boot from the CD. If your system is set to be able to boot from the CD,

> should detect the disk and give a brief message, during the boot up, if

> wish to boot from the CD press any key.
>
> Once you have pressed a key, setup should begin. You will see a reference
> asking if you need to load special drivers and another notice that if you
> wish to begin the ASR (Automatic Recovery Console) depress F2. Just let
> setup run past all of that. It will continue to load files and drivers.
>
> Then it will bring you to a screen. Eventually, you will come to a screen
> with the option to (1) setup Windows or (2) Repair Windows Installation
> using the Recovery console.
>
> The first option, to setup Windows is the one you want and requires you to
> press enter. When asked, press F8 to accept the end user agreement.

> will then search for previous versions of Windows. Upon finding your
> version, it will ask if you wish to Repair your current installation or
> install fresh. Press R, that will run a repair installation. From there
> on, follow the screens.
>
> If you only have a recovery CD, your options are quite limited. You can
> either purchase a retail version of XP will allow you to perform the above
> among other tools and options it has or you can run your system recovery
> routine with the Recovery CD which will likely wipe your drive, deleting

> files but will restore your setup to factory fresh condition.
>
>
>
>
> --
> Michael Solomon MS-MVP
> Windows Shell/User
> Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
> DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/
>
> "Nick" <ncody71@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
> news:##6bw4FtDHA.2360@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...

> > Starting yesterday, sometimes when I turn the computer on it gets stuck

> with

> > a blue screen that says Windows is Starting Up. I don't know if this is

> tied

> > in with the problem I am having logging on (I'm working on changing the
> > password). When it works okay the Welcome screen says something like it
> > can't logon because the password is wrong but if I click on that, I do

> > the desktop and everything works fine. I need to know what to do if it

> gets

> > stuck again with the screen that says Windows is Starting Up. For all I
> > know, this could be the last time I get the computer to go beyond that
> > screen.
> > I would appreciate some help with this very much,
> > Nick
> >
> >

>
>

> Thanks very much for the explicit directions - I've never done a backup
> before. I just save documents onto CDRs. Do you know of some good backup
> software?
> Nick
>
> "Michael Solomon (MS-MVP Windows Shell/User)" <user@#notme.com> wrote in
> message news:uJBvftGtDHA.1756@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...

> > Not much because your problem indicates an issue with the user account.
> > Your best option is to back up your data, then install XP clean as

> follows,

> > setup new user accounts and restore your data from backup to the user
> > account of your choice. NOTE: this will wipe your drive so be sure you

> are

> > backed up. Instead of this procedure, again, assuming you have an

> XP

> > CD, you can try a repair install as outlined under the clean install
> > instructions but I don't think a repair install will solve your

> >
> > NEW INSTALL
> >
> > Boot with the XP CD in the drive. When you see the message on the boot
> > screen to "Press any key in order to boot from the CD," do so.
> >
> > After loading drivers and files, you should be taken to a screen with
> > the following:
> >
> > To Setup Windows XP now, press ENTER.
> > To Repair a Windows XP Installation using Recovery Console press R.
> > To Quit setup without installing Windows XP, press F3.
> >
> > In your case, press ENTER.
> >
> > Agree to the License agreement by pressing F8.
> >
> > You will then be taken to a screen with two options.
> >
> > To repair the selected Windows XP installation press R.
> > To continue installing a fresh copy of Windows XP without repairing,
> > press ESC.
> >
> > This will bring you to a partition map where you
> > can delete, create and format partitions.
> > Select the drive you wish to format, delete the partition, then create a

> new

> > partition, format as desired and continue with XP installation.
> >
> > REPAIR INSTALL
> >
> > NOTE, while a repair install should leave your data files intact, if
> > something goes wrong during the repair install, you may be forced to

> > over and do a clean install of XP. If you don't have your data backed

> > you would lose your data should that eventuality occur.
> >
> > Boot from the CD. If your system is set to be able to boot from the CD,

> it

> > should detect the disk and give a brief message, during the boot up, if

> you

> > wish to boot from the CD press any key.
> >
> > Once you have pressed a key, setup should begin. You will see a

> > asking if you need to load special drivers and another notice that if

> > wish to begin the ASR (Automatic Recovery Console) depress F2. Just let
> > setup run past all of that. It will continue to load files and drivers.
> >
> > Then it will bring you to a screen. Eventually, you will come to a

> > with the option to (1) setup Windows or (2) Repair Windows Installation
> > using the Recovery console.
> >
> > The first option, to setup Windows is the one you want and requires you

> > press enter. When asked, press F8 to accept the end user agreement.

> Setup

> > will then search for previous versions of Windows. Upon finding your
> > version, it will ask if you wish to Repair your current installation or
> > install fresh. Press R, that will run a repair installation. From

> > on, follow the screens.
> >
> > If you only have a recovery CD, your options are quite limited. You can
> > either purchase a retail version of XP will allow you to perform the

> > among other tools and options it has or you can run your system recovery
> > routine with the Recovery CD which will likely wipe your drive, deleting

> all

> > files but will restore your setup to factory fresh condition.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Michael Solomon MS-MVP
> > Windows Shell/User
> > Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
> > DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/
> >
> > "Nick" <ncody71@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
> > news:##6bw4FtDHA.2360@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...

> > > Starting yesterday, sometimes when I turn the computer on it gets

> > with

> > > a blue screen that says Windows is Starting Up. I don't know if this

> > tied

> > > in with the problem I am having logging on (I'm working on changing

> > > password). When it works okay the Welcome screen says something like

> > > can't logon because the password is wrong but if I click on that, I do

> get

> > > the desktop and everything works fine. I need to know what to do if it

> > gets

> > > stuck again with the screen that says Windows is Starting Up. For all

> > > know, this could be the last time I get the computer to go beyond that
> > > screen.
> > > I would appreciate some help with this very much,
> > > Nick
> > >
> > >

> >
> >

>
>

> I just thought of something - yesterday I installed Popup Manager - do you
> think that could have caused this problem? I just uninstalled it in case.
> Nick
>
> "Michael Solomon (MS-MVP Windows Shell/User)" <user@#notme.com> wrote in
> message news:uJBvftGtDHA.1756@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...

> > Not much because your problem indicates an issue with the user account.
> > Your best option is to back up your data, then install XP clean as

> follows,

> > setup new user accounts and restore your data from backup to the user
> > account of your choice. NOTE: this will wipe your drive so be sure you

> are

> > backed up. Instead of this procedure, again, assuming you have an

> XP

> > CD, you can try a repair install as outlined under the clean install
> > instructions but I don't think a repair install will solve your

> >
> > NEW INSTALL
> >
> > Boot with the XP CD in the drive. When you see the message on the boot
> > screen to "Press any key in order to boot from the CD," do so.
> >
> > After loading drivers and files, you should be taken to a screen with
> > the following:
> >
> > To Setup Windows XP now, press ENTER.
> > To Repair a Windows XP Installation using Recovery Console press R.
> > To Quit setup without installing Windows XP, press F3.
> >
> > In your case, press ENTER.
> >
> > Agree to the License agreement by pressing F8.
> >
> > You will then be taken to a screen with two options.
> >
> > To repair the selected Windows XP installation press R.
> > To continue installing a fresh copy of Windows XP without repairing,
> > press ESC.
> >
> > This will bring you to a partition map where you
> > can delete, create and format partitions.
> > Select the drive you wish to format, delete the partition, then create a

> new

> > partition, format as desired and continue with XP installation.
> >
> > REPAIR INSTALL
> >
> > NOTE, while a repair install should leave your data files intact, if
> > something goes wrong during the repair install, you may be forced to

> > over and do a clean install of XP. If you don't have your data backed

> > you would lose your data should that eventuality occur.
> >
> > Boot from the CD. If your system is set to be able to boot from the CD,

> it

> > should detect the disk and give a brief message, during the boot up, if

> you

> > wish to boot from the CD press any key.
> >
> > Once you have pressed a key, setup should begin. You will see a

> > asking if you need to load special drivers and another notice that if

> > wish to begin the ASR (Automatic Recovery Console) depress F2. Just let
> > setup run past all of that. It will continue to load files and drivers.
> >
> > Then it will bring you to a screen. Eventually, you will come to a

> > with the option to (1) setup Windows or (2) Repair Windows Installation
> > using the Recovery console.
> >
> > The first option, to setup Windows is the one you want and requires you

> > press enter. When asked, press F8 to accept the end user agreement.

> Setup

> > will then search for previous versions of Windows. Upon finding your
> > version, it will ask if you wish to Repair your current installation or
> > install fresh. Press R, that will run a repair installation. From

> > on, follow the screens.
> >
> > If you only have a recovery CD, your options are quite limited. You can
> > either purchase a retail version of XP will allow you to perform the

> > among other tools and options it has or you can run your system recovery
> > routine with the Recovery CD which will likely wipe your drive, deleting

> all

> > files but will restore your setup to factory fresh condition.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Michael Solomon MS-MVP
> > Windows Shell/User
> > Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
> > DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/
> >
> > "Nick" <ncody71@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
> > news:##6bw4FtDHA.2360@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...

> > > Starting yesterday, sometimes when I turn the computer on it gets

> > with

> > > a blue screen that says Windows is Starting Up. I don't know if this

> > tied

> > > in with the problem I am having logging on (I'm working on changing

> > > password). When it works okay the Welcome screen says something like

> > > can't logon because the password is wrong but if I click on that, I do

> get

> > > the desktop and everything works fine. I need to know what to do if it

> > gets

> > > stuck again with the screen that says Windows is Starting Up. For all

> > > know, this could be the last time I get the computer to go beyond that
> > > screen.
> > > I would appreciate some help with this very much,
> > > Nick
> > >
> > >

> >
> >

>
>

> If your problems started after that installation, it's certainly a
> possibility. If you suspect it as the culprit you might try removing it

> see if you continue to have the problem.
>
> --
> Michael Solomon MS-MVP
> Windows Shell/User
> Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
> DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/
>
> "Nick" <ncody71@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
> news:unGSPjItDHA.1872@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...

> > I just thought of something - yesterday I installed Popup Manager - do

> > think that could have caused this problem? I just uninstalled it in

> > Nick
> >
> > "Michael Solomon (MS-MVP Windows Shell/User)" <user@#notme.com> wrote in
> > message news:uJBvftGtDHA.1756@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...

> > > Not much because your problem indicates an issue with the user

> > > Your best option is to back up your data, then install XP clean as

> > follows,

> > > setup new user accounts and restore your data from backup to the user
> > > account of your choice. NOTE: this will wipe your drive so be sure

> > are

> > > backed up. Instead of this procedure, again, assuming you have an

> actual

> > XP

> > > CD, you can try a repair install as outlined under the clean install
> > > instructions but I don't think a repair install will solve your

> problems.

> > >
> > > NEW INSTALL
> > >
> > > Boot with the XP CD in the drive. When you see the message on the

> > > screen to "Press any key in order to boot from the CD," do so.
> > >
> > > After loading drivers and files, you should be taken to a screen with
> > > the following:
> > >
> > > To Setup Windows XP now, press ENTER.
> > > To Repair a Windows XP Installation using Recovery Console press R.
> > > To Quit setup without installing Windows XP, press F3.
> > >
> > > In your case, press ENTER.
> > >
> > > Agree to the License agreement by pressing F8.
> > >
> > > You will then be taken to a screen with two options.
> > >
> > > To repair the selected Windows XP installation press R.
> > > To continue installing a fresh copy of Windows XP without repairing,
> > > press ESC.
> > >
> > > This will bring you to a partition map where you
> > > can delete, create and format partitions.
> > > Select the drive you wish to format, delete the partition, then create

> > new

> > > partition, format as desired and continue with XP installation.
> > >
> > > REPAIR INSTALL
> > >
> > > NOTE, while a repair install should leave your data files intact, if
> > > something goes wrong during the repair install, you may be forced to

> start

> > > over and do a clean install of XP. If you don't have your data backed

> up,

> > > you would lose your data should that eventuality occur.
> > >
> > > Boot from the CD. If your system is set to be able to boot from the

> > it

> > > should detect the disk and give a brief message, during the boot up,

> > you

> > > wish to boot from the CD press any key.
> > >
> > > Once you have pressed a key, setup should begin. You will see a

> reference

> > > asking if you need to load special drivers and another notice that if

> you

> > > wish to begin the ASR (Automatic Recovery Console) depress F2. Just

> > > setup run past all of that. It will continue to load files and

> > >
> > > Then it will bring you to a screen. Eventually, you will come to a

> screen

> > > with the option to (1) setup Windows or (2) Repair Windows

> > > using the Recovery console.
> > >
> > > The first option, to setup Windows is the one you want and requires

> to

> > > press enter. When asked, press F8 to accept the end user agreement.

> > Setup

> > > will then search for previous versions of Windows. Upon finding your
> > > version, it will ask if you wish to Repair your current installation

> > > install fresh. Press R, that will run a repair installation. From

> there

> > > on, follow the screens.
> > >
> > > If you only have a recovery CD, your options are quite limited. You

> > > either purchase a retail version of XP will allow you to perform the

> above

> > > among other tools and options it has or you can run your system

> > > routine with the Recovery CD which will likely wipe your drive,

> > all

> > > files but will restore your setup to factory fresh condition.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Michael Solomon MS-MVP
> > > Windows Shell/User
> > > Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
> > > DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/
> > >
> > > "Nick" <ncody71@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
> > > news:##6bw4FtDHA.2360@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > > Starting yesterday, sometimes when I turn the computer on it gets

> stuck

> > > with
> > > > a blue screen that says Windows is Starting Up. I don't know if this

> is

> > > tied
> > > > in with the problem I am having logging on (I'm working on changing

> the

> > > > password). When it works okay the Welcome screen says something like

> it

> > > > can't logon because the password is wrong but if I click on that, I

> > get

> > > > the desktop and everything works fine. I need to know what to do if

> > > gets
> > > > stuck again with the screen that says Windows is Starting Up. For

> I

> > > > know, this could be the last time I get the computer to go beyond

> > > > screen.
> > > > I would appreciate some help with this very much,
> > > > Nick
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >

> >
> >

>
>

> As long as you have your data files saved somewhere other than this
> partition, that should be sufficient. I use multiple means, one of which

> what you do and I also use a specific backup application, BackUp MyPC,
> http://www.stompinc.com/index.phtml?stp, I don't know if it's still the

> but they used to have a fully functional downloadable trial version you

> test before buying. While I only recommend restoring data from a full
> backup, the software is useful because it helps prevent you from

> something you needed but forgot to copy.
>
> I also recommend setting up a separate partition on your hard drive where
> you can store backups in addition to using CDs. Also, a backup file might
> be way to large for a CD-R but having it on your hard drive, gives you two
> different types of backup, one on your hard drive and one on CD, that way

> one type of media fails, you have a fall back option.
>
> Additionally, I also use imaging software, just another form of backup. I
> know it sounds fanatical but one year, I had 3 hard drives go bad all on

> same machine so I'm careful.:-)
>
> --
> Michael Solomon MS-MVP
> Windows Shell/User
> Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
> DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/
>
> "Nick" <ncody71@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
> news:#gVJ9hItDHA.2148@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...

> > Thanks very much for the explicit directions - I've never done a backup
> > before. I just save documents onto CDRs. Do you know of some good backup
> > software?
> > Nick
> >
> > "Michael Solomon (MS-MVP Windows Shell/User)" <user@#notme.com> wrote in
> > message news:uJBvftGtDHA.1756@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...

> > > Not much because your problem indicates an issue with the user

> > > Your best option is to back up your data, then install XP clean as

> > follows,

> > > setup new user accounts and restore your data from backup to the user
> > > account of your choice. NOTE: this will wipe your drive so be sure

> > are

> > > backed up. Instead of this procedure, again, assuming you have an

> actual

> > XP

> > > CD, you can try a repair install as outlined under the clean install
> > > instructions but I don't think a repair install will solve your

> problems.

> > >
> > > NEW INSTALL
> > >
> > > Boot with the XP CD in the drive. When you see the message on the

> > > screen to "Press any key in order to boot from the CD," do so.
> > >
> > > After loading drivers and files, you should be taken to a screen with
> > > the following:
> > >
> > > To Setup Windows XP now, press ENTER.
> > > To Repair a Windows XP Installation using Recovery Console press R.
> > > To Quit setup without installing Windows XP, press F3.
> > >
> > > In your case, press ENTER.
> > >
> > > Agree to the License agreement by pressing F8.
> > >
> > > You will then be taken to a screen with two options.
> > >
> > > To repair the selected Windows XP installation press R.
> > > To continue installing a fresh copy of Windows XP without repairing,
> > > press ESC.
> > >
> > > This will bring you to a partition map where you
> > > can delete, create and format partitions.
> > > Select the drive you wish to format, delete the partition, then create

> > new

> > > partition, format as desired and continue with XP installation.
> > >
> > > REPAIR INSTALL
> > >
> > > NOTE, while a repair install should leave your data files intact, if
> > > something goes wrong during the repair install, you may be forced to

> start

> > > over and do a clean install of XP. If you don't have your data backed

> up,

> > > you would lose your data should that eventuality occur.
> > >
> > > Boot from the CD. If your system is set to be able to boot from the

> > it

> > > should detect the disk and give a brief message, during the boot up,

> > you

> > > wish to boot from the CD press any key.
> > >
> > > Once you have pressed a key, setup should begin. You will see a

> reference

> > > asking if you need to load special drivers and another notice that if

> you

> > > wish to begin the ASR (Automatic Recovery Console) depress F2. Just

> > > setup run past all of that. It will continue to load files and

> > >
> > > Then it will bring you to a screen. Eventually, you will come to a

> screen

> > > with the option to (1) setup Windows or (2) Repair Windows

> > > using the Recovery console.
> > >
> > > The first option, to setup Windows is the one you want and requires

> to

> > > press enter. When asked, press F8 to accept the end user agreement.

> > Setup

> > > will then search for previous versions of Windows. Upon finding your
> > > version, it will ask if you wish to Repair your current installation

> > > install fresh. Press R, that will run a repair installation. From

> there

> > > on, follow the screens.
> > >
> > > If you only have a recovery CD, your options are quite limited. You

> > > either purchase a retail version of XP will allow you to perform the

> above

> > > among other tools and options it has or you can run your system

> > > routine with the Recovery CD which will likely wipe your drive,

> > all

> > > files but will restore your setup to factory fresh condition.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Michael Solomon MS-MVP
> > > Windows Shell/User
> > > Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
> > > DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/
> > >
> > > "Nick" <ncody71@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
> > > news:##6bw4FtDHA.2360@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > > Starting yesterday, sometimes when I turn the computer on it gets

> stuck

> > > with
> > > > a blue screen that says Windows is Starting Up. I don't know if this

> is

> > > tied
> > > > in with the problem I am having logging on (I'm working on changing

> the

> > > > password). When it works okay the Welcome screen says something like

> it

> > > > can't logon because the password is wrong but if I click on that, I

> > get

> > > > the desktop and everything works fine. I need to know what to do if

> > > gets
> > > > stuck again with the screen that says Windows is Starting Up. For

> I

> > > > know, this could be the last time I get the computer to go beyond

> > > > screen.
> > > > I would appreciate some help with this very much,
> > > > Nick
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >

> >
> >

>
>

> Thanks again for all the good info.
> Nick
>
> "Michael Solomon (MS-MVP Windows Shell/User)" <user@#notme.com> wrote in
> message news:eF9eM1ItDHA.3744@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...

> > As long as you have your data files saved somewhere other than this
> > partition, that should be sufficient. I use multiple means, one of

> is

> > what you do and I also use a specific backup application, BackUp MyPC,
> > http://www.stompinc.com/index.phtml?stp, I don't know if it's still the

> case

> > but they used to have a fully functional downloadable trial version you

> can

> > test before buying. While I only recommend restoring data from a full
> > backup, the software is useful because it helps prevent you from

> overlooking

> > something you needed but forgot to copy.
> >
> > I also recommend setting up a separate partition on your hard drive

> > you can store backups in addition to using CDs. Also, a backup file

> > be way to large for a CD-R but having it on your hard drive, gives you

> > different types of backup, one on your hard drive and one on CD, that

> if

> > one type of media fails, you have a fall back option.
> >
> > Additionally, I also use imaging software, just another form of backup.

> > know it sounds fanatical but one year, I had 3 hard drives go bad all on

> the

> > same machine so I'm careful.:-)
> >
> > --
> > Michael Solomon MS-MVP
> > Windows Shell/User
> > Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
> > DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/
> >
> > "Nick" <ncody71@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
> > news:#gVJ9hItDHA.2148@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...

> > > Thanks very much for the explicit directions - I've never done a

> > > before. I just save documents onto CDRs. Do you know of some good

> > > software?
> > > Nick
> > >
> > > "Michael Solomon (MS-MVP Windows Shell/User)" <user@#notme.com> wrote

> > > message news:uJBvftGtDHA.1756@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > > > Not much because your problem indicates an issue with the user

> account.

> > > > Your best option is to back up your data, then install XP clean as
> > > follows,
> > > > setup new user accounts and restore your data from backup to the

> > > > account of your choice. NOTE: this will wipe your drive so be sure

> you

> > > are
> > > > backed up. Instead of this procedure, again, assuming you have an

> > actual

> > > XP
> > > > CD, you can try a repair install as outlined under the clean install
> > > > instructions but I don't think a repair install will solve your

> > problems.

> > > >
> > > > NEW INSTALL
> > > >
> > > > Boot with the XP CD in the drive. When you see the message on the

> boot

> > > > screen to "Press any key in order to boot from the CD," do so.
> > > >
> > > > After loading drivers and files, you should be taken to a screen

> > > > the following:
> > > >
> > > > To Setup Windows XP now, press ENTER.
> > > > To Repair a Windows XP Installation using Recovery Console press R.
> > > > To Quit setup without installing Windows XP, press F3.
> > > >
> > > > In your case, press ENTER.
> > > >
> > > > Agree to the License agreement by pressing F8.
> > > >
> > > > You will then be taken to a screen with two options.
> > > >
> > > > To repair the selected Windows XP installation press R.
> > > > To continue installing a fresh copy of Windows XP without repairing,
> > > > press ESC.
> > > >
> > > > This will bring you to a partition map where you
> > > > can delete, create and format partitions.
> > > > Select the drive you wish to format, delete the partition, then

> a

> > > new
> > > > partition, format as desired and continue with XP installation.
> > > >
> > > > REPAIR INSTALL
> > > >
> > > > NOTE, while a repair install should leave your data files intact, if
> > > > something goes wrong during the repair install, you may be forced to

> > start

> > > > over and do a clean install of XP. If you don't have your data

> > up,

> > > > you would lose your data should that eventuality occur.
> > > >
> > > > Boot from the CD. If your system is set to be able to boot from the

> CD,

> > > it
> > > > should detect the disk and give a brief message, during the boot up,

> if

> > > you
> > > > wish to boot from the CD press any key.
> > > >
> > > > Once you have pressed a key, setup should begin. You will see a

> > reference

> > > > asking if you need to load special drivers and another notice that

> > you

> > > > wish to begin the ASR (Automatic Recovery Console) depress F2. Just

> let

> > > > setup run past all of that. It will continue to load files and

> drivers.

> > > >
> > > > Then it will bring you to a screen. Eventually, you will come to a

> > screen

> > > > with the option to (1) setup Windows or (2) Repair Windows

> Installation

> > > > using the Recovery console.
> > > >
> > > > The first option, to setup Windows is the one you want and requires

> you

> > to

> > > > press enter. When asked, press F8 to accept the end user agreement.
> > > Setup
> > > > will then search for previous versions of Windows. Upon finding

> > > > version, it will ask if you wish to Repair your current installation

> or

> > > > install fresh. Press R, that will run a repair installation. From

> > there

> > > > on, follow the screens.
> > > >
> > > > If you only have a recovery CD, your options are quite limited. You

> can

> > > > either purchase a retail version of XP will allow you to perform the

> > above

> > > > among other tools and options it has or you can run your system

> recovery

> > > > routine with the Recovery CD which will likely wipe your drive,

> deleting

> > > all
> > > > files but will restore your setup to factory fresh condition.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Michael Solomon MS-MVP
> > > > Windows Shell/User
> > > > Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
> > > > DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/
> > > >
> > > > "Nick" <ncody71@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
> > > > news:##6bw4FtDHA.2360@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > > > Starting yesterday, sometimes when I turn the computer on it gets

> > stuck

> > > > with
> > > > > a blue screen that says Windows is Starting Up. I don't know if

> > is

> > > > tied
> > > > > in with the problem I am having logging on (I'm working on

> > the

> > > > > password). When it works okay the Welcome screen says something

> > it

> > > > > can't logon because the password is wrong but if I click on that,

> do

> > > get
> > > > > the desktop and everything works fine. I need to know what to do

> it

> > > > gets
> > > > > stuck again with the screen that says Windows is Starting Up. For

> all

> > I

> > > > > know, this could be the last time I get the computer to go beyond

> that

> > > > > screen.
> > > > > I would appreciate some help with this very much,
> > > > > Nick
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >

> >
> >

>
>