Every every time? Even if you shut down normally?

yep

i turn on the comp it shows the windows logo then the dell logo, then the message

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and the comp can't really be turned off normally

i have to press and hold the power button

This is where I get lazy and as long as it boots up every time I just ignore it :rofl2: THC can probably help you more.

Is it the screen that asks you to pick an option like "Last Good Configuration" or whatever?

yep its that screen

:fp:

You're gonna hafta fix that before you get normal booting again.

What happens if you try to turn it off normally?

fuckin anti double post son of a bitch made me miss this part :pissedfist:
:word: the reason you get the message is because windows isn't shutting down completely, you are killing it with the power button

:pissed:


so, how does i fix it?

Close your eyes when that message comes up, open them after its gone :thumbsup:

:fistbump:

Well, tell us why you have to hold the power button instead of a proper shut down.

sometimes the comp freezes and its a no go on normal shut down

how long have you had it? have you ever reinstalled windows?

like 4 years

and a couple times

virus

don't think its a virus

run on safe mode.






just kidding, im just talking out me ass. dont take my advice

Windows XP SP3?

Whenever I get stumped, I ask Cez for IT advize

what the hell is SP3

service pack?

Yes, service pack. Right-click My Computer, click Properties, it'll tell you exact version and SP info.

Windows 98 used to have lots of shutdown freezing, an update fixed it. I think XP has had a few similar problems.

i can't get to the desktop to right click anything

i'm stuck at the opening sequence

safe mode

wtf i thought you said it would boot fine after that message passed??

:headpalm:

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Boot in safe mode. Click Start. Click run. Type sfc /scannow and click ok. Be ready with your Windows XP CD.

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It'll take a long time to run.

Cez shoots and scores.