Deleted something is shouldn't of, comp won't start!
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Hey, well basicly i was abit stupid and deleted everything of the startup list, and well the next time i start up my computer (windows xp sp2, laptop) i usually have to login, so i do, it goes "windows is logging in.." then straight away "saving settings.. windows is logging out" and goes back into the login bit, i've tried safe mode and all that stuff and whilst in safe mode using administrator but still it doesn't work, is their a way to fix it without having to take it to the computer shop to get it "rebooted from scratch"? Thanks reply a.s.a.p please.
Re: Deleted something is shouldn't of, comp won't start!
Two options, If you didn't already try to use the "last known good configuration" that might do the job. Failing that you can do a "repair install" if you have the original system disk. This will replace all system files, scan the system and configure all the start-up settings, ect,..
Re: Deleted something is shouldn't of, comp won't start!
If none of the F8 options work, I don't know of any other options without having a system disk. I hope somebody else has an idea, but as far as I know you're going to need to get an XP disk or take it to somebody (probably a shop) that has one.
Re: Deleted something is shouldn't of, comp won't start!
you can have nothing in the startup list and still start a computer and use it normally, it's only what was there that WAS needed ... i can't think of any startup item, when removed, would render a computer unbootable. have you tried setting the BIOS to default settings?
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