It looks like Safe Mode but with the background display and everything else in the XP style. Its like a 64 bit gaming system or something How do I get it back to normal? Hello once more, I have an update on my Safe Mode freezing problem the original post is below. I was able finale able to boot into Safe Mode. Even though successful how it did it it still raises a question.
I will explain below. If you read my original post at the top of this thread you In order to attempt to switch to the Welcome Remember Me? Find questions to answer Find today's questions Find unanswered questions. Search Topics. Show Questions Show Posts. Login Not a member?
Join our community. Jun 23, , AM. I have a Dell Dimension Desktop nearly three months old. First let me say I religiously keep my antivirus up to date. I only use one of the Spyware programs for active protection. I can account for all of my running processes and startup entries including those starting from the Registry. I scan my system Spyware and viruses after turning off system restore then I booted into safe mode that was my routine before this problem.
I keep my web surfing to a minimum. I use my banks site, news sites etc. This problem only recently happened. I have no problems booting up into Windows and every thing runs great. I never have had a virus or been hit with spy ware etc because of that routine. The problem only when try to boot into Safe Mode. I press F8 then select Safe Mode.
It runs the process of booting into Safe Mode all the way to the Welcome screen where it displays the picture for my Administrator Account and my personal Account also an Administrator Account.
My mouse works fine, it moves freely around the screen to mouse over what ever account I choose to log into but when I click the picture and the password box comes up for me to type into my system freezes right there.
The password box has that blinking line like its ready for me to type in my password but when I type none of my key strokes work, nothing goes into the box. I am sitting there locked up and the only way I can get out is to unplug my computer were it it boots up perfectly into Windows. Disconnect the sound card, and then see if the computer will boot in normal mode. There are also other heat monitoring programs out there, see if they support PIIIs.
Since you had some errors in the installation, try reinstalling Windows again. You can also try to download a Linux install, like Ubuntu, and try loading that up onto your computer, see if that runs better. But you really should start considering upgrading at some point.
Computers only last so long before they wear out. Is linux or ubunto free of charge is it like a new operations system or waht i need to know these details please if oyu can give them thank you. If you boot from CD, you can see if it recognizes your hardware or not. I burned the software to the disk and then i restarted the system and it came up and then it said : failed to initialise graphics card so now what shall i do by the way i like the operating system and i like is their any other operating system which is free something like that or what shall i do now???
So it looks like its the graphics card. You might be able to pick up a cheap card to replace it on e-bay or something, and see if that works. Until then run it in safe mode. Your computer is pretty old, if its been in continuous use since its been manufactured, then its probably reached the end of its useful life. If your computer was brand new then it could be something could be fixed, but when you're dealing with old hardware age is just as likely for the reason that its failing as anything.
Until you can discover the exact model of your PC and find out it's original specification, you won't get far. If you aleady have a video card and it's not a motherboard chip doing the video, then find an identical card. A P3 processor could have an early AGP, which is your best bet, but they came in x1 x2 x4 and x8 versions - you see the problems? Computer boot sales will certainly get you something at little cost, but you're going to need to know exactly what you are looking for. If you can't find the model number, you can maybe take a few photos of your motherboard and post them, or at least of your video card, should be able to figure out which type you have.
I'm guessing AGP at best. Have a look at the connectors for the monitor. Are they on a lttle riser off the motherboard, or on the end of a plugged-in card? In the first case, you have motherboard graphics, and you can get a suitable video card of whatever type you have vacant slot to put it in.
Finally install the appropriate XP drivers, which XP will probably prompt you for. In the second case, where you already have a card, start in safe mode and uninstall the existing driver unless an identical card, of course. The screen might go black immediately, but usually not, and you just shut down, remove the existing card and put the new one in, then on restart Windows will take you through the process of installing the new driver.
Even if the drivers are not available with the card, XP is often capable of finding a suitable driver for you, although the most advanced features of the card will not then be available. You must log in or register to reply here. Similar threads. PC Blue screens but works in safe mode.
TimTom Jun 25, Ask a Question. Replies 5 Views Jun 29, Kshipper. PC freezes after few minutes of use but not when gaming or in a call. Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. Hi, Have you installed any new hardware or software?
Can you boot into Safe Mode to diagnose the issue futher? Have you performed a malware scan? How satisfied are you with this reply? Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site. In reply to mposello's post on June 25, Hi, Does it normally only freeze on this one screen? In reply to ClickStartComp's post on June 25, Hi, It always freezes on this screen.
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