When I turn on I cant access my desktop

Please post back here the error number and the exact words you see on the
blue screen.
Some times a virus can cause this problem , Reboot your computer into safe
mode. Keep hitting the F8 key the page will allow you to select safe mode,
when is safe mode run you antivirus program. And see if it finds a
virus.............anyway post back here as much details as you can.



"Jonno" <Jonno@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> The other night i was an idiot and turned off my computer without logging
> off
> first. the next day when I switched on it makes all the noises of turning
> on
> but then stops at a windows screen. nothing else happens - I have a blue
> screen with some writing that says windows XP - my mouse arrow works but
> that
> is it. I can access Bios from the startup. but have not changed
> anything.
> Has anyone ever had something similar or could help out.
>
> thanks