Computer Hangs on Windows XP Screen

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"Brilandboy20" <Brilandboy20@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>I have a computer that I recently installed a new mother board into.
> Everything was going fine after the installation for like a week until I
> decided to reformat. While reformatting I made it through the initial part
> of
> the setup where it reboots the computer. To start the second half of the
> installation but upon rebooting The computer hangs on the Windows XP page.
> Now every time I try to restart the computer it hangs in the same spot. I
> have done some reading around the internet and I think that the problem
> lies
> in my Bios but everything seems fine. I have tried to update the bios but
> the computer doesn't have a floppy drive so I was unable to. I have tried
> the
> windows recovery console where I did a fixboot and and a fixmbr.
> I have run out to things to try any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
>
>
I just had the same problem....try removing your peripherals (one at a time)
and see what happens. Mine finally booted properly after I removed my
webcam. Bought another webcam and all is fine.
Also, it might be a USB hub problem if you have one of those.
Good luck. I know what you're going through.