Startup problems

[Michael H]

Hi there,
I've just installed a new Athlon compatible motherboard.
After installation I managed to successfully partition the
hard disk and install XP Home. Now thow when I start up I
don't get past the initial Windows XP splash screen and
progress bar. The start up never continues to the desktop
but just stops there and then and the screen stays dark. I
do manage to get it running in safe mode though. Any off
the cuff idea what it could be? Have I overlooked
something? As I said as far as I can see installation went
smoothly, restart in between and completed it. It looks
like it starts up from the CD, why not from the HD?
Any tips greatly appreciated, I know it sounds a bit vague...

Michael

[Martin]

"Michael H" > wrote in message
...
> Hi there,
> I've just installed a new Athlon compatible motherboard.
> After installation I managed to successfully partition the
> hard disk and install XP Home. Now thow when I start up I
> don't get past the initial Windows XP splash screen and
> progress bar. The start up never continues to the desktop
> but just stops there and then and the screen stays dark. I
> do manage to get it running in safe mode though. Any off
> the cuff idea what it could be? Have I overlooked
> something? As I said as far as I can see installation went
> smoothly, restart in between and completed it. It looks
> like it starts up from the CD, why not from the HD?
> Any tips greatly appreciated, I know it sounds a bit vague...
>
> Michael

Bootup and Press F8 before Windows starts to load - you'll get the Start-Up
menu.

Try the VGA Boot option.

If this is successful then update your video card drivers asap.

Martin.

[Michael H]

>-----Original Message-----
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>"Michael H" > wrote in message
...
>> Hi there,
>> I've just installed a new Athlon compatible motherboard.
>> After installation I managed to successfully partition the
>> hard disk and install XP Home. Now thow when I start up I
>> don't get past the initial Windows XP splash screen and
>> progress bar. The start up never continues to the desktop
>> but just stops there and then and the screen stays dark. I
>> do manage to get it running in safe mode though. Any off
>> the cuff idea what it could be? Have I overlooked
>> something? As I said as far as I can see installation went
>> smoothly, restart in between and completed it. It looks
>> like it starts up from the CD, why not from the HD?
>> Any tips greatly appreciated, I know it sounds a bit
vague...
>>
>> Michael
>
>Bootup and Press F8 before Windows starts to load - you'll
get the Start-Up
>menu.
>
>Try the VGA Boot option.
>
>If this is successful then update your video card drivers
asap.
>
>Martin.
>
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Hi Martin,
thanks for the swift reply.
Unfortunately VGA Boot did not help.
What now?

Michael
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