Dell Inspiron 5000, Slow Start, 3 F, Stuck Key message , D..

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My computer is about 5 years old but has had hard drive updated,
memory expanded and is running on XP Pro and has been doing fine for
many months. Then last week it stated acting up and now it takes
about 3 minutes to start with a stuck key 3 F message then when it
finally comes up screen flashes when you try to click on an icon and
then system locks up!

Please advise as I am tired of my technician telling he has no clue.

Thanks,

Tom

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spence_27408@yahoo.com wrote:
> My computer is about 5 years old but has had hard drive updated,
> memory expanded and is running on XP Pro and has been doing fine for
> many months. Then last week it stated acting up and now it takes
> about 3 minutes to start with a stuck key 3 F message then when it
> finally comes up screen flashes when you try to click on an icon and
> then system locks up!
>
> Please advise as I am tired of my technician telling he has no clue.
>
The stuck key message sounds like a clue...some machines won't boot properly
if a key is pressed and held. Has your tech checked for one?

jak

> Thanks,
>
> Tom