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Title: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: Amicale on April 05, 2012, 04:40:36 PM
Hey, guys. When I boot my laptop, it seems to load everything up normally to my login screen, and once I enter my username and password to log into Windows, it just goes to a black screen, and doesn't do anything. When I boot it in safe mode, safe mode works fine, so I'm using that at the moment. I just don't know how to fix the 'black screen' issue on the regular mode, and I really need it for my work!

So far I've tried:
- fixing the computer and hitting F8 as it booted to manually do a system fix/restore. Didn't work.
- At the black screen that goes nowhere, hitting ctrl+alt+delete and then trying to manually start up dwm.exe or explorer.exe in case one or both of them were frozen. No go.

I have an HP G62 Notebook PC, 64-bit OS, and I haven't recently installed anything that I know of that would make the black screen happen.

Someone help? Please? I'll make you cookies.  :P
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: AnimatedDirt on April 05, 2012, 04:51:34 PM
I'm so out of the PC arena these days...I have nothing to help with other than to suggest you may've turned your screen down?  See...I'm no help.

I did do a search and the first thing that popped up was:

http://en.kioskea.net/forum/affich-24155-laptop-screen-blank-when-switched-on

Maybe some more help?
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: Siz on April 05, 2012, 04:55:54 PM
Quote from: AnimatedDirt on April 05, 2012, 04:51:34 PM
I'm so out of the PC arena these days...I have nothing to help with other than to suggest you may've turned your screen down?  See...I'm no help.

I did do a search and the first thing that popped up was:

http://en.kioskea.net/forum/affich-24155-laptop-screen-blank-when-switched-on

Maybe some more help?

Interesting! Would love to know if this works for you...
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: Amicale on April 05, 2012, 05:05:41 PM
Hmm... well, I have graphics on the screen when I boot up, it goes to my Windows login, lets me put my username and password in, and then instead of loading my desktop it boots to a black screen. Grrr...

I'll give that idea a try, though. Thanks for the suggestion. And any others are very appreciated!!
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: AnimatedDirt on April 05, 2012, 05:09:31 PM
Quote from: Amicale on April 05, 2012, 05:05:41 PM
Hmm... well, I have graphics on the screen when I boot up, it goes to my Windows login, lets me put my username and password in, and then instead of loading my desktop it boots to a black screen. Grrr...

I'll give that idea a try, though. Thanks for the suggestion. And any others are very appreciated!!

Which OS are you running?  XP?
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: Buddy on April 05, 2012, 05:11:04 PM
Could it be some sort of virus? What antivirus do you use?
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: Amicale on April 05, 2012, 05:11:30 PM
Quote from: AnimatedDirt on April 05, 2012, 05:09:31 PM
Quote from: Amicale on April 05, 2012, 05:05:41 PM
Hmm... well, I have graphics on the screen when I boot up, it goes to my Windows login, lets me put my username and password in, and then instead of loading my desktop it boots to a black screen. Grrr...

I'll give that idea a try, though. Thanks for the suggestion. And any others are very appreciated!!

Which OS are you running?  XP?

Vista, home edition.
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: Buddy on April 05, 2012, 05:14:09 PM
Quote from: Amicale on April 05, 2012, 05:11:30 PM

Vista, home edition.

I'm no expert, but that may be your problem. I have heard nothing but bad things about Vista.
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: AnimatedDirt on April 05, 2012, 05:23:28 PM
Try:  http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f217/vista-black-screen-after-login-421825.html
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: Amicale on April 05, 2012, 05:24:45 PM
Quote from: Scissorlegs on April 05, 2012, 04:55:54 PM
Quote from: AnimatedDirt on April 05, 2012, 04:51:34 PM
I'm so out of the PC arena these days...I have nothing to help with other than to suggest you may've turned your screen down?  See...I'm no help.

I did do a search and the first thing that popped up was:

http://en.kioskea.net/forum/affich-24155-laptop-screen-blank-when-switched-on

Maybe some more help?

Interesting! Would love to know if this works for you...

It WORKED!! AD, thank you! I just took the battery out, put it back in, did the 'hold the power button thing for a bit', and then when I tried to boot it back to normal mode, it came on no problem! *happydance!* Thank you!  ;D
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: Amicale on April 05, 2012, 05:25:57 PM
Quote from: AnimatedDirt on April 05, 2012, 05:23:28 PM
Try:  http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f217/vista-black-screen-after-login-421825.html

Thanks! And saving this in case I need it!  ;D
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: AnimatedDirt on April 05, 2012, 05:32:57 PM
Quote from: Amicale on April 05, 2012, 05:24:45 PM
Quote from: Scissorlegs on April 05, 2012, 04:55:54 PM
Quote from: AnimatedDirt on April 05, 2012, 04:51:34 PM
I'm so out of the PC arena these days...I have nothing to help with other than to suggest you may've turned your screen down?  See...I'm no help.

I did do a search and the first thing that popped up was:

http://en.kioskea.net/forum/affich-24155-laptop-screen-blank-when-switched-on

Maybe some more help?

Interesting! Would love to know if this works for you...

It WORKED!! AD, thank you! I just took the battery out, put it back in, did the 'hold the power button thing for a bit', and then when I tried to boot it back to normal mode, it came on no problem! *happydance!* Thank you!  ;D

Heh...Awesome!  Chocolate Chip, plz.  ;)
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: AnimatedDirt on April 05, 2012, 05:38:06 PM
Quote from: Amicale on April 05, 2012, 05:25:57 PM
Quote from: AnimatedDirt on April 05, 2012, 05:23:28 PM
Try:  http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f217/vista-black-screen-after-login-421825.html

Thanks! And saving this in case I need it!  ;D

I SOOOO remember my days with a PC.  Many evenings I'd be searching out problems I'd been experiencing.  Much trial and error fixes did I go through.  Too much time spent on that.  Just refer to The Mac Thread (http://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=9690.0)...  ;)
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: Amicale on April 05, 2012, 05:58:02 PM
Quote from: AnimatedDirt on April 05, 2012, 05:32:57 PM
Quote from: Amicale on April 05, 2012, 05:24:45 PM
Quote from: Scissorlegs on April 05, 2012, 04:55:54 PM
Quote from: AnimatedDirt on April 05, 2012, 04:51:34 PM
I'm so out of the PC arena these days...I have nothing to help with other than to suggest you may've turned your screen down?  See...I'm no help.

I did do a search and the first thing that popped up was:

http://en.kioskea.net/forum/affich-24155-laptop-screen-blank-when-switched-on

Maybe some more help?

Interesting! Would love to know if this works for you...

It WORKED!! AD, thank you! I just took the battery out, put it back in, did the 'hold the power button thing for a bit', and then when I tried to boot it back to normal mode, it came on no problem! *happydance!* Thank you!  ;D

Heh...Awesome!  Chocolate Chip, plz.  ;)

LOL, just tell me where to send 'em and they'd be on their way. Seriously.  ;D
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: AnimatedDirt on April 05, 2012, 06:27:14 PM
Quote from: Amicale on April 05, 2012, 05:58:02 PM
LOL, just tell me where to send 'em and they'd be on their way. Seriously.  ;D

Your nearest Seventh Day Adventist youth group...  haha.  Jus-joshin'.

I'm glad a few stabs did the trick.  :)
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: Amicale on April 05, 2012, 06:58:36 PM
Quote from: AnimatedDirt on April 05, 2012, 06:27:14 PM
Quote from: Amicale on April 05, 2012, 05:58:02 PM
LOL, just tell me where to send 'em and they'd be on their way. Seriously.  ;D

Your nearest Seventh Day Adventist youth group...  haha.  Jus-joshin'.

I'm glad a few stabs did the trick.  :)

I'm glad a few stabs did the trick, too!  ;D

Tell you what, my kiddo and I will bake some cookies that she can take to her next playgroup. There's one child there with SDA parents. Close enough, right?   :D
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: AnimatedDirt on April 05, 2012, 08:07:21 PM
Quote from: Amicale on April 05, 2012, 06:58:36 PM
Tell you what, my kiddo and I will bake some cookies that she can take to her next playgroup. There's one child there with SDA parents. Close enough, right?   :D

Watch out...those SDA's are a shady bunch...they may think you are looking to be converted.  :)
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: Amicale on April 05, 2012, 08:39:41 PM
Quote from: AnimatedDirt on April 05, 2012, 08:07:21 PM
Quote from: Amicale on April 05, 2012, 06:58:36 PM
Tell you what, my kiddo and I will bake some cookies that she can take to her next playgroup. There's one child there with SDA parents. Close enough, right?   :D

Watch out...those SDA's are a shady bunch...they may think you are looking to be converted.  :)

Nah, no way. I'm the one giving the cookies out. They're magical. If you bite into an AtheistCookieTM, its delicious goodness slides down your throat and you suddenly acquire the mad desire to read Christopher Hitchens...  ;D
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: Asmodean on April 05, 2012, 08:56:12 PM
That there error is pretty common with certain laptop manufacturers (Naming no names...) and has several potential causes, from unnatural screen resolution to catastrophic hardware failure (Macs get that too, for those who would try to use this as advertisment for that, due to shared component manufacturers with the rest of the IT world)

Whatever you do, do NOT install that anti-spyware crap the Internet is full of these days unless you are sure that spyware is the cause of the problem. If you know what you are doing on the web, it probably is not.

If you do get some sort of spyware removal tool other than that bundled in your antivirus, make sure it's a good and proper one and not one of the many scams.
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: AnimatedDirt on April 05, 2012, 08:57:28 PM
Quote from: Amicale on April 05, 2012, 08:39:41 PM
Nah, no way. I'm the one giving the cookies out. They're magical. If you bite into an AtheistCookieTM, its delicious goodness slides down your throat and you suddenly acquire the mad desire to read Christopher Hitchens...  ;D

A bit of Hitchens mixed in with a stereotypical SDA would probably be a good thing.  
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: Whitney on April 06, 2012, 03:44:24 AM
When you decide to update from vista to 7...buy a full install of 7.  If you just update all the crap from vista will migrate over and cause problems when using 7.  I know this from experience.  I can't let my computer hibernate because of it (hibernate leads to a 'rare' glitch where it loses the hibernation recovery point and makes you go through a long system check process); only solution is to buy a full install of windows 7 and wipe the system.  I didn't even want vista, I just had to get a computer to work and couldn't wait a few months till 7 was released.  I'm just glad I have free tech support with my service plan; but that ends in like June or something when the plan expires; at least now it's not my main work computer as I have a company laptop now.
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: Amicale on April 06, 2012, 03:54:27 AM
Quote from: Whitney on April 06, 2012, 03:44:24 AM
When you decide to update from vista to 7...buy a full install of 7.  If you just update all the crap from vista will migrate over and cause problems when using 7.  I know this from experience.  I can't let my computer hibernate because of it (hibernate leads to a 'rare' glitch where it loses the hibernation recovery point and makes you go through a long system check process); only solution is to buy a full install of windows 7 and wipe the system.  I didn't even want vista, I just had to get a computer to work and couldn't wait a few months till 7 was released.  I'm just glad I have free tech support with my service plan; but that ends in like June or something when the plan expires; at least now it's not my main work computer as I have a company laptop now.

Thank you! Yikes, sorry about the issues you've had, but I really appreciate you warning me in advance! When I finally do get 7, I'll get the full install for sure. Won't be for a bit, though. I just got this laptop this last summer, and I'm not looking to upgrade my OS just yet. Vista seriously makes me miss XP, ha... but yeah, I lean more towards broke than wealthy (a common experience, I'm guessing  :P ), so as long as this laptop holds out, I don't think I'll be upgrading anything, at least for now!
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: The Magic Pudding on April 06, 2012, 05:21:59 AM
Quote from: Whitney on April 06, 2012, 03:44:24 AM
When you decide to update from vista to 7...buy a full install of 7.  If you just update all the crap from vista will migrate over and cause problems when using 7.  I know this from experience.  I can't let my computer hibernate because of it (hibernate leads to a 'rare' glitch where it loses the hibernation recovery point and makes you go through a long system check process); only solution is to buy a full install of windows 7 and wipe the system.  I didn't even want vista, I just had to get a computer to work and couldn't wait a few months till 7 was released.  I'm just glad I have free tech support with my service plan; but that ends in like June or something when the plan expires; at least now it's not my main work computer as I have a company laptop now.

If you have a windows 7 update disk but you want a clean install, it can be done.
You just boot from the win 7 disk go through the install process but don't enter your serial number.
When all is installed get the win 7 disk to run from within windows and go through the process of a clean install.
In other words you have to install win7 twice, enter your serial number only during the second install.
You may have to delete a very large windows old folder when done.
It's not really that dodgy a thing to do, MS recommend it in certain circumstances.
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 06, 2012, 06:41:19 AM
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Oh, you mean actual technical stuff. *whistles while quietly leaving the thread*
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: Amicale on April 06, 2012, 06:58:18 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 06, 2012, 06:41:19 AM
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Oh, you mean actual technical stuff. *whistles while quietly leaving the thread*

LOL, I love it! I was soooo ready to do that last night!  :D
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: AnimatedDirt on April 06, 2012, 03:43:47 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 06, 2012, 06:41:19 AM
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Oh, you mean actual technical stuff. *whistles while quietly leaving the thread*

Or you get a Mac and never worry about this stuff again...  ;)
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: Asmodean on April 06, 2012, 03:48:56 PM
Quote from: AnimatedDirt on April 06, 2012, 03:43:47 PM
Or you get a Mac and never worry about this stuff again...  ;)
OR you can get a proper PC - not some mismatched hardware thing that costs less than half a month's salary.
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: Ali on April 06, 2012, 04:14:59 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on April 06, 2012, 03:48:56 PM
Quote from: AnimatedDirt on April 06, 2012, 03:43:47 PM
Or you get a Mac and never worry about this stuff again...  ;)
OR you can get a proper PC - not some mismatched hardware thing that costs less than half a month's salary.

I thought the whole "two months salary" thing was for engagement rings, not laptops.  I'm surfing the net on my laptop, not spending my life with it and bearing its children.   ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: Asmodean on April 06, 2012, 04:21:55 PM
Well, if all you do is graze the Interwebs, pretty much anything will do. If, however, your uses involve something more demanding, I would not recommend a laptop that costs less than about 1500USD (Norwegian prices. From what I hear, 10 to 20% cheaper in States)
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: Ali on April 06, 2012, 04:24:45 PM
For $1500 I want more than a laptop.  I want a little robot that cleans my house and gives me hugs when I'm sad.   :D
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: Asmodean on April 06, 2012, 04:31:32 PM
Really?  ???

I don't know how much coin 1500USD is over there, but here, it won't get you too far. Oh, it's a fair amount, but proper IT equipment does cost a fair amount.
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: Tank on April 06, 2012, 04:33:48 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on April 06, 2012, 04:31:32 PM
Really?  ???

I don't know how much coin 1500USD is over there, but here, it won't get you too far. Oh, it's a fair amount, but proper IT equipment does cost a fair amount.
1 dollar is approximately 1 Euro if that helps.
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: Ali on April 06, 2012, 04:35:48 PM
Well again, I wouldn't really say that my laptop is "proper IT equipment."  (Is it weird that I picture your avatar with a mustache when I picture you saying that?)  I don't know what proper IT equipment costs.  But for $1500 I could at least get a Roomba (vacuums the floor) and most likely pay someone to hug me.   8)
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: AnimatedDirt on April 06, 2012, 04:55:31 PM
Macbook Air starts at $999.00 USD

Macbook Air (http://www.apple.com/macbookair/)
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: Amicale on April 06, 2012, 05:31:07 PM
Quote from: Ali on April 06, 2012, 04:35:48 PM
Well again, I wouldn't really say that my laptop is "proper IT equipment."  (Is it weird that I picture your avatar with a mustache when I picture you saying that?)  I don't know what proper IT equipment costs.  But for $1500 I could at least get a Roomba (vacuums the floor) and most likely pay someone to hug me.   8)

I'd hug you for free! Just let me use your Roomba from time to time, those things are fun!  ;D
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: Ali on April 06, 2012, 05:41:49 PM
Quote from: Amicale on April 06, 2012, 05:31:07 PM
Quote from: Ali on April 06, 2012, 04:35:48 PM
Well again, I wouldn't really say that my laptop is "proper IT equipment."  (Is it weird that I picture your avatar with a mustache when I picture you saying that?)  I don't know what proper IT equipment costs.  But for $1500 I could at least get a Roomba (vacuums the floor) and most likely pay someone to hug me.   8)

I'd hug you for free! Just let me use your Roomba from time to time, those things are fun!  ;D

Deal *shakes on it*
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: Buddy on April 06, 2012, 06:04:21 PM
Quote from: Amicale on April 06, 2012, 05:31:07 PM
Quote from: Ali on April 06, 2012, 04:35:48 PM
Well again, I wouldn't really say that my laptop is "proper IT equipment."  (Is it weird that I picture your avatar with a mustache when I picture you saying that?)  I don't know what proper IT equipment costs.  But for $1500 I could at least get a Roomba (vacuums the floor) and most likely pay someone to hug me.   8)

I'd hug you for free! Just let me use your Roomba from time to time, those things are fun!  ;D

Especially if you have a cat to ride it!  ;D
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: Amicale on April 06, 2012, 06:05:31 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on April 06, 2012, 06:04:21 PM
Quote from: Amicale on April 06, 2012, 05:31:07 PM
Quote from: Ali on April 06, 2012, 04:35:48 PM
Well again, I wouldn't really say that my laptop is "proper IT equipment."  (Is it weird that I picture your avatar with a mustache when I picture you saying that?)  I don't know what proper IT equipment costs.  But for $1500 I could at least get a Roomba (vacuums the floor) and most likely pay someone to hug me.   8)

I'd hug you for free! Just let me use your Roomba from time to time, those things are fun!  ;D

Especially if you have a cat to ride it!  ;D

(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ficanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F08%2Ffunny-pictures-gif-cat-room.gif&hash=8c483b66bf804e20e53459f18853d27b3a692d92)
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: Buddy on April 06, 2012, 06:28:39 PM
Quote from: Amicale on April 06, 2012, 06:05:31 PM

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:D Poor dog
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: Asmodean on April 06, 2012, 07:47:34 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 06, 2012, 04:33:48 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on April 06, 2012, 04:31:32 PM
Really?  ???

I don't know how much coin 1500USD is over there, but here, it won't get you too far. Oh, it's a fair amount, but proper IT equipment does cost a fair amount.
1 dollar is approximately 1 Euro if that helps.
Not what I mean, I think. I was talking about what you actually get for the said amount - I know the relation between USD and NOK and EUR and NOK, but that's not the point.
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: Amicale on April 06, 2012, 07:52:53 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on April 06, 2012, 07:47:34 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 06, 2012, 04:33:48 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on April 06, 2012, 04:31:32 PM
Really?  ???

I don't know how much coin 1500USD is over there, but here, it won't get you too far. Oh, it's a fair amount, but proper IT equipment does cost a fair amount.
1 dollar is approximately 1 Euro if that helps.
Not what I mean, I think. I was talking about what you actually get for the said amount - I know the relation between USD and NOK and EUR and NOK, but that's not the point.

I know what you're saying, Asmo. Here in Canada, $1,500 US would be a pretty steep price to pay for a pretty decent laptop. Even the higher end ones that people would use for gaming, programming etc seem to run in the $800-$900 range, taxes included. I got my current laptop for about $500, maybe a little more, can't recall. But I just use it for internet browsing and work online (editing/proofreading, writing, teaching, etc) so I don't need the power that others might. I prettymuch just need it to work  :D and having a fast enough internet connection's a good thing, too.
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: Asmodean on April 06, 2012, 08:11:19 PM
My programming laptop was about 2500 USD brand new... It's high-end, but not too high. A nice top model is over 3000USD.
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: Ali on April 06, 2012, 08:23:45 PM
I paid around $500 for my current laptop as well.  I'm sure it's not programmer quality, but it does the trick for checking out the internet and occasionally working from home (basically Microsoft Office and Outlook.) 
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: Whitney on April 06, 2012, 08:38:47 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on April 06, 2012, 08:11:19 PM
My programming laptop was about 2500 USD brand new... It's high-end, but not too high. A nice top model is over 3000USD.

$1300 gaming laptop:  http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0373584
High end enough to run 3d rendering program smoothly.
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: Asmodean on April 06, 2012, 08:40:25 PM
My low end ACER (The one I'm on now) was just under 1000 USD, and what a piece of shit..!
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: Crow on April 10, 2012, 04:34:51 PM
The problem with 99.9% of PC's no matter how much you spend they are still flipping ugly and a pain in the arse to use.
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: Asmodean on April 10, 2012, 04:50:17 PM
Quote from: Crow on April 10, 2012, 04:34:51 PM
The problem with 99.9% of PC's no matter how much you spend they are still flipping ugly and a pain in the arse to use.
It's because "99.9%" of time, that's what customers are willing to pay for. You do, after all, get what you pay for.
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: Crow on April 10, 2012, 05:14:08 PM
Quote from: Asmodean on April 10, 2012, 04:50:17 PM
It's because "99.9%" of time, that's what customers are willing to pay for. You do, after all, get what you pay for.

Listen up people asmo is speaking the truth.
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: Amicale on April 11, 2012, 03:58:30 AM
Speaking of PC's messing up, mine has an odd problem. Again. (ha, and the number of surprised people: 0 )

My capslock key sometimes randomly decides to reverse its function. I don't know what to make of it. When I hit the key to turn it on, it indicates that capslock is on... and then gives me a lowercase letter. When I turn it off, then it goes to uppercase. Bizarre! It doesn't do it all the time though. Anyone ever have this?
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: AnimatedDirt on April 11, 2012, 03:54:19 PM
Quote from: Amicale on April 11, 2012, 03:58:30 AM
Speaking of PC's messing up, mine has an odd problem. Again. (ha, and the number of surprised people: 0 )

My capslock key sometimes randomly decides to reverse its function. I don't know what to make of it. When I hit the key to turn it on, it indicates that capslock is on... and then gives me a lowercase letter. When I turn it off, then it goes to uppercase. Bizarre! It doesn't do it all the time though. Anyone ever have this?

When I used a PC, I sometimes had this problem.  It was usually some dust and/or food particles getting into the keyboard.  You can normally just pop the key and clean it.  Some keyboards are very simple and others have exposed small springs that may be difficult to get back on just right.  If it isn't the keyboard itself, sometimes just restarting may clear out the problem.
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: Amicale on April 11, 2012, 03:56:35 PM
Quote from: AnimatedDirt on April 11, 2012, 03:54:19 PM
Quote from: Amicale on April 11, 2012, 03:58:30 AM
Speaking of PC's messing up, mine has an odd problem. Again. (ha, and the number of surprised people: 0 )

My capslock key sometimes randomly decides to reverse its function. I don't know what to make of it. When I hit the key to turn it on, it indicates that capslock is on... and then gives me a lowercase letter. When I turn it off, then it goes to uppercase. Bizarre! It doesn't do it all the time though. Anyone ever have this?

When I used a PC, I sometimes had this problem.  It was usually some dust and/or food particles getting into the keyboard.  You can normally just pop the key and clean it.  Some keyboards are very simple and others have exposed small springs that may be difficult to get back on just right.  If it isn't the keyboard itself, sometimes just restarting may clear out the problem.

:) Thanks. Yup, tried cleaning it as best I could (it's a laptop with keys that don't pop out easily) and tried rebooting it. Ah well. I can live with it!  :P

....what I really feel like doing is drop-kicking it through my window!  :D
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: AnimatedDirt on April 11, 2012, 04:06:12 PM
Maybe:

http://www.vistaheads.com/forums/microsoft-public-fr-windows-vista-general/165055-keyboard-has-bone-besrk.html
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: Amicale on April 12, 2012, 06:30:12 PM
Sigh. I'm still having computer issues. I think I'm just going to have to take the blasted thing in and have it fixed, or something. Now when I boot up Windows normally, it's just freezing and not responding properly. I've tried Microsoft Security Essentials, I've tried Avast Anti-Virus (I never run them at the same time of course), I've tried adware and spyware removal programs, I've run all kinds of checks for any of the normal stuff... and it's not picking up any viruses. My drivers SEEM to be up to date... I don't know what it's doing. I'm just loading all of my most important documents onto a flash drive, in case they need to reinstall the whole thing. So, so frustrating... mostly because I use my computer to work from. If I just used it for messing around on, I wouldn't care as much.  >:(
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: AnimatedDirt on April 12, 2012, 07:09:46 PM
Quote from: Amicale on April 12, 2012, 06:30:12 PM
Sigh. I'm still having computer issues. I think I'm just going to have to take the blasted thing in and have it fixed, or something. Now when I boot up Windows normally, it's just freezing and not responding properly. I've tried Microsoft Security Essentials, I've tried Avast Anti-Virus (I never run them at the same time of course), I've tried adware and spyware removal programs, I've run all kinds of checks for any of the normal stuff... and it's not picking up any viruses. My drivers SEEM to be up to date... I don't know what it's doing. I'm just loading all of my most important documents onto a flash drive, in case they need to reinstall the whole thing. So, so frustrating... mostly because I use my computer to work from. If I just used it for messing around on, I wouldn't care as much.  >:(

Sorry that you're having so many problems.  I feel your pain as I was in these kinds of messes all the time with my PC's.  As a Mac only person now, this is where I would go to the Genius Bar for some free fixin'...
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: Asmodean on April 12, 2012, 07:11:57 PM
Avast was, last I checked, POS.

That said, did I ever mention that I don't think malware is your problem?
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: Hector Valdez on April 22, 2012, 08:49:25 AM
*smirk*

You don't have enough ram. Another possible issue is that your graphics card runs out of memory when Xactive is loaded.

*takes geek hat off*

(although, if upgrading ram doesn't work, then it's possibly you have one too many registry errors, in which case a complete re-install is necessary. Ain't windows a bitch?)
Personally, I wouldn't even bother re-installing vista. Go with windows 7.
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: Amicale on April 22, 2012, 05:18:38 PM
Guess I forgot to mention here. Ended up doing a complete Windows reinstall with Windows 7 home premium. Liking things much, much more now. :)
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: Firebird on April 23, 2012, 12:25:22 AM
Ah yes, the nuke option. Often works best  ;D
People used to be afraid to tell me they used a Mac, because I do IT and they thought I would mock them. Most of my department opts for Macs over Windows now though. Wish I could switch, but I'm too used to Windows, and they also have better gaming options.
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 23, 2012, 09:21:30 PM
Quote from: Firebird on April 23, 2012, 12:25:22 AM
Ah yes, the nuke option. Often works best  ;D

;D

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Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: Hector Valdez on April 24, 2012, 04:04:01 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 23, 2012, 09:21:30 PM
Some Thumbs

You know, that would be considered offensive in the Middle east. *O*
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: Amicale on April 24, 2012, 05:23:01 AM
Quote from: The Semaestro on April 24, 2012, 04:04:01 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 23, 2012, 09:21:30 PM
Some Thumbs

You know, that would be considered offensive in the Middle east. *O*

And in parts of Italy and Greece, yes. But I'm sure that SilverPhinx isn't telling any of us to sit on her phallus.  :D
Title: Re: Need help with a computer booting issue
Post by: xSilverPhinx on April 24, 2012, 05:50:24 AM
Quote from: Amicale on April 24, 2012, 05:23:01 AM
Quote from: The Semaestro on April 24, 2012, 04:04:01 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on April 23, 2012, 09:21:30 PM
Some Thumbs

You know, that would be considered offensive in the Middle east. *O*

And in parts of Italy and Greece, yes. But I'm sure that SilverPhinx isn't telling any of us to sit on her phallus.  :D

Dan Brown mentioned something about that symbolisim in the Da Vinci Code (or was it the other book, Angels and Demons? ???)

LOL