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 Oct 2 2005, 06:26 PM
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I had narrowed it down to my startup entries but i cannot figure out the ONE that is causing it - Oldtimer reviewed my HT log and sees no malware and suggested i post in this forum for help with configuration, etc Would Spybot's Tea Timer cause a problem? i am at a loss - this computer is not even 1 year old and Dell refuses to help me! |
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Oct 2 2005, 09:41 PM
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See if this will solve your problem.
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm Line #34 (left side) If this does not work: What video card do you have? |
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Oct 3 2005, 06:55 AM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 25-September 05 Member No.: 35,166 |
Sorry, i am not the best at this stuff - i was not sure how to do the regisry thing -
How do I figure out what my video card is? thanks for your patience - |
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Oct 3 2005, 07:18 AM
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Distinguished Member Group: Members Posts: 773 Joined: 4-October 04 From: SW Oklahoma - USA Member No.: 3,299 |
Click on the link to Kelly's page then go to Line #34 and click on the link on the left side that reads Restore Fast User Switching then click Run and see it will solve your problem.
Kelly's Page: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm You can find the video card by going to the Device Manager>Click the + sign by Display Adapter and you will see the name of your video adapter. Device Manager: Right Click My Computer>Properties>Hardware Tab>Device Manager Button This post has been edited by River_Rat: Oct 3 2005, 07:19 AM |
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Oct 5 2005, 07:45 AM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 25-September 05 Member No.: 35,166 |
Ok, thank you -
the video card is XGI Volari-XP5 v 2.113.DELL_C |
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Oct 5 2005, 07:57 AM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 25-September 05 Member No.: 35,166 |
It didn't work
 I restarted and did the switch and it didn't go into the normal 'loading personal settings', it just brings me back to the user account icons in an endless loop without starting the actual account up - does that make sense? |
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Oct 9 2005, 07:35 AM
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Does anyone have any other ideas? I am at the point of reinstalling Windows - i just know that a <1 year old computer shouldn't act like this - i can't believe Dell won't help me with this issue - it is beyond aggravating
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