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    System hangs at startup

    Often when I turn on my PC, it hangs up immediately. Usually I have to hit the Power On/Off button several times. Then one of two messages comes up: Either 1) End Program: Tpshocks or or 2) End Program: Explorer. When I reboot it is usually OK; but sometimes I have to reboot two times. Any suggestions to fix the problem? I'm running XP SP2 and Firefox.
    Thanks.
    Jerry

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    Re: System hangs at startup

    It sounds like you have a lot of things in your start up. If you want a faster startup, disable some of those things.

    Also, if you have more than one network adapter, disable the one that is not in use. Same thing if you are using wireless.

    Basically, any network device that is active, but not connected may search for a DHCP server, and time out, then give itself an APIPA address. That could be what is causing the hang.

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    Re: System hangs at startup

    Hey there!
    I guess your computer has been hit by a virus... Make sure you have a genuine Windows. Install a genuine antivirus software and scan for viruses...! Clean Install Windows If This doesn't help!

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    Re: System hangs at startup

    One method of analysis is to use Bootlog Analyzer. Once you have downloaded it you will need to do a fresh "logged boot". This is done by pressing the ctrl key on startup and selecting "logged boot" from the startup menu. (Bootlog Analyzer will not show delays associated with startup programs. You could try going to start and running msconfig and select "diagnostic startup" to see if anything there is abnormal.)

    Once you have done that, run Bootlog Analyzer and check the "show delays" option.

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    Re: System hangs at startup

    Thanks for the suggestions. I'll give them a try.
    Jerry

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