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Can't get past Windows login - not even in Safe mode

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by davidwillmott, 2009/08/21.

  1. 2009/08/21
    davidwillmott

    davidwillmott Inactive Thread Starter

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    I have been away on holiday for 10 days to return my computer wont open up to desk top keeps showing login page even in safe mode, so cant access any files etc. sending this from my laptop.

    Any clues how I and sort this?


    DDS (Ver_09-06-26.01)

    Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
    Boot Device: \Device\HarddiskVolume2
    Install Date: 04/11/2005 14:45:51
    System Uptime: 17/07/2009 12:22:58 (12 hours ago)

    Motherboard: Dell Inc. | | 0RD203
    Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz | Microprocessor | 2992/800mhz
     
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  2. 2009/08/21
    PeteC

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    At the login page what happens when you log in?
     
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    davidwillmott

    davidwillmott Inactive Thread Starter

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    it shows amin and 2 users when you click on one it just goes back to show click on one user, nothing happens.
     
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    Evan Omo

    Evan Omo Computer Support Technician Staff

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  6. 2009/08/22
    davidwillmott

    davidwillmott Inactive Thread Starter

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    i have a sp3 but don't understand the cd thing on page 4
     
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  7. 2009/08/22
    Evan Omo

    Evan Omo Computer Support Technician Staff

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    On page 4 it says that you need to set up the computer to be able to boot from a CD. If you don't have any blank CD's then see if you can borrow one from a friend or coworker. You have to enter the computer BIOS and set the CD as the first boot device.
     
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    davidwillmott

    davidwillmott Inactive Thread Starter

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    i guess i will have to take somewhere to get repaired. I don't have any Cds of spare computer.
    Thanks for you help.
     
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    Evan Omo

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    Your Welcome, and I hope you can get the pc repaired. :)
     
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