How to trouble shoot Windows startup problems

How to troubleshoot Windows startup problems

Sometimes Windows begins to load but then stops responding during the startup process. In most cases, the problem is a new piece of hardware, a new program, or a corrupted system file. Follow the instructions below to troubleshoot the problem. Try to start your computer after each step. Continue to the next step only if Windows continues to fail during startup.

To troubleshoot startup problems

1.	Restart your computer. Immediately after the screen goes blank for the first time, press the F8 key repeatedly. The Windows Advanced Options menu appears. If the menu does not appear, restart your computer and try again. Use the cursor keys on your keyboard (your mouse will not work) to select Last Known Good Configuration, and then press ENTER. Windows XP attempts to start.
2.	If you recently installed new hardware, shut down your computer and disconnect the hardware. Then, restart Windows XP and troubleshoot your hardware to get it working properly.
3.	Restart your computer and press F8 again. This time, choose Safe Mode and press ENTER. Windows XP attempts to start in Safe Mode, which does not automatically start programs and hardware, and displays very primitive graphics. If Windows XP starts successfully in Safe Mode, you can remove any programs or updates you have recently installed. Then, restart your computer normally.
4.	Additional troubleshooting is possible, but it can be complicated and may require reinstalling Windows XP. Contact technical support for further troubleshooting assistance. Alternatively, you can perform a repair installation of Window XP. It might solve your problem. However, you will lose some settings and need to reinstall updates.

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Customizing your ICONS in Windows XP

My friend Tyrone asked me the other day how to customize icons on Windows XP, so I thought I’d write up all the ways to change the icons, by using the built-in methods

Changing My Computer, My Documents, and Recycle Bin Icons Manually

Right-click on the desktop and choose Properties, then on the Desktop tab you should choose the Customize Desktop button.

In the Desktop Items dialog you can select one of the icons and click the Change Icon button.

Now just click the Browse button, and pick whichever icon file you would prefer.

Change Icons for Specific Folders Manually

You can change the icon for many folders by right-clicking the folder and choosing Properties, and then clicking Change Icon on the Customize tab.

How to quickly repair a wirelss connection on your computer

When troubleshooting your computer, you want to make it as easy as possible. One of the most frustrating problems is unable to connect to the Internet due to your wireless connection not working problem. Now there are many ways to tackle this problem, however your first plan should be the easiest way.

Therefore:

Step One

Right click your wireless icon at the bottom right of the screen on the task bar

Step Two
When you right click this a small drop down menu will appear and one of the options is repair. Click this and Windows will automatically renew your IP address disconnect and then reconnect to the wireless network and clear other options too , a bit like a refresh and start again. This (for me anyway) works 90% of the time and solves my connectivity issues.