Laptop issues on start up HELP!

largepkg · 04-17-2008, 12:47 PM

OK, I have a Dell 1705 around 14 months old. When I turn it on it takes a bit to get through the normal start up screens then gets locked on my windows desktop backround image. Just the image is there and nothing else and it just sits there.

I can boot in safe mode and I tried to go back to a previous working image from a few weeks ago and nada. I know it's kinda vague but do any of you have suggestions? I need my porn!

DOMS · 04-17-2008, 12:54 PM

Does it work okay in safe mode?

danzik17 · 04-17-2008, 12:59 PM

Yea, he said he can boot it into safe mode.

I would download Spybot S&D and AdAware and run both of those in safe mode to start you off. That will help get rid of any spyware that you have accumulated from your porn adventures which is most likely what is causing this. You should also turn off any unnecessary programs from starting up on boot as that can seriously slow down performance.

DOMS · 04-17-2008, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by danzik17

Yea, he said he can boot it into safe mode.

Just because he can boot into safe mode doesn't mean that it worked correctly. There have been times when I could get into safe mode, but couldn't get explorer to run.

danzik17 · 04-17-2008, 01:02 PM

If that's the case, you can often hit Ctrl+Alt+Delete and in Task Manager Select File --> Run and type explorer. That will jump start it more often than not.

largepkg · 04-17-2008, 01:08 PM

I really haven't played around in safe mode to know if it runs fine but it did allow me to go back to a previous image to no avail.

One question, am I still able to connect to the internet in safe mode via the wireless connection I have? I really don't have a lot of porn, just a little. Also, I have Norton 2008 running so I don't think a virus is the issue.

DOMS · 04-17-2008, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by danzik17

If that's the case, you can often hit Ctrl+Alt+Delete and in Task Manager Select File --> Run and type explorer. That will jump start it more often than not.

I've been doing this for ten years. I know.

DOMS · 04-17-2008, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by largepkg

I really haven't played around in safe mode to know if it runs fine but it did allow me to go back to a previous image to no avail.

One question, am I still able to connect to the internet in safe mode via the wireless connection I have? I really don't have a lot of porn, just a little. Also, I have Norton 2008 running so I don't think a virus is the issue.

Have you recently installed any new software, done any new software upgrades, or done any hardware upgrades?

largepkg · 04-17-2008, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DOMS

Have you recently installed any new software, done any new software upgrades, or done any hardware upgrades?

Me, no. The wife??? She says she doesn't think so...

**Mudge** · 04-17-2008, 02:24 PM

Select bootlog.txt mode then print out the file and see what the last line is.

danzik17 · 04-17-2008, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DOMS

I've been doing this for ten years. I know.

I know - it was more for other people's benefit than yours. Screw helping you

danzik17 · 04-17-2008, 02:30 PM

I would still start off with those two programs I mentioned. Virus scans won't necessarily pick up all spyware/malware depending on what Virus scanner you use.

DOMS · 04-17-2008, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danzik17

I know - it was more for other people's benefit than yours. Screw helping you

I'm beyond help.

**Mudge** · 04-17-2008, 02:37 PM

Yep, spyware is a bigger problem than virus' last time I was a computar geek.

largepkg · 04-18-2008, 01:58 PM

It turned out to be Norton that was the problem.

Big thanks to DOMS for the one on one! I really appreciate the help brother! Sorry I had to bail so quick like that.

You got me thinking about the options now as well. When I have some free time I'm going to study it more in depth.

DOMS · 04-18-2008, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by largepkg

It turned out to be Norton that was the problem.

Big thanks to DOMS for the one on one! I really appreciate the help brother! Sorry I had to bail so quick like that.

You got me thinking about the options now as well. When I have some free time I'm going to study it more in depth.

Glad I could help!

If you want some help with the options, I can help you with that too.

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largepkg FAT JESUS Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: S FLA Posts: 3,690 Photos: 2	Laptop issues on start up HELP! OK, I have a Dell 1705 around 14 months old. When I turn it on it takes a bit to get through the normal start up screens then gets locked on my windows desktop backround image. Just the image is there and nothing else and it just sits there. I can boot in safe mode and I tried to go back to a previous working image from a few weeks ago and nada. I know it's kinda vague but do any of you have suggestions? I need my porn!

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danzik17 Gender: MALE Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 3,074	Yea, he said he can boot it into safe mode. I would download Spybot S&D and AdAware and run both of those in safe mode to start you off. That will help get rid of any spyware that you have accumulated from your porn adventures which is most likely what is causing this. You should also turn off any unnecessary programs from starting up on boot as that can seriously slow down performance. Ron Paul 2012 Journal: danzik17's Log - 4-6 Week Strength/Bulk Journal: Sub 10% by April <old>

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Mudge Dieting I swear! Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Here Posts: 23,477 Photos: 1	Select bootlog.txt mode then print out the file and see what the last line is. Kinesiology Comp Bench MaxCalc Motivation Bench form Charles Poliquin When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. Lao-Tzu

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danzik17 Gender: MALE Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 3,074	I would still start off with those two programs I mentioned. Virus scans won't necessarily pick up all spyware/malware depending on what Virus scanner you use. Ron Paul 2012 Journal: danzik17's Log - 4-6 Week Strength/Bulk Journal: Sub 10% by April <old>

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largepkg FAT JESUS Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: S FLA Posts: 3,690 Photos: 2	I really haven't played around in safe mode to know if it runs fine but it did allow me to go back to a previous image to no avail. One question, am I still able to connect to the internet in safe mode via the wireless connection I have? I really don't have a lot of porn, just a little. Also, I have Norton 2008 running so I don't think a virus is the issue.

04-17-2008, 02:37 PM	#14
Mudge Dieting I swear! Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Here Posts: 23,477 Photos: 1	Yep, spyware is a bigger problem than virus' last time I was a computar geek. Kinesiology Comp Bench MaxCalc Motivation Bench form Charles Poliquin When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. Lao-Tzu

04-18-2008, 01:58 PM	#15
largepkg FAT JESUS Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: S FLA Posts: 3,690 Photos: 2	It turned out to be Norton that was the problem. Big thanks to DOMS for the one on one! I really appreciate the help brother! Sorry I had to bail so quick like that. You got me thinking about the options now as well. When I have some free time I'm going to study it more in depth.

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