Windows XP restarts when entering a session

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I can start Windows XP but after entering a user session (I have 3 users
defined) and after seeing some icons appear on the bottom right bar, the
screen goes blank and the computer restarts; the problem is that I can't get
to the "Start" button to look for the problem.
I think the problem must be with some program that is trying to load itself
when I start a session; is there a way of starting a Windows XP session
without any programmes loading at start-up and then adding them one by one
until I find the one that's responsible for the crash?
Many thanks for your help.
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Nicolas

 

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Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?)

Boot to Safe Mode (Press F8 on restart) and go to Start/Run, and type MSCONFIG then look at the STARTUP TAB, to uncheck unwanted,
checked items
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Mark L. Ferguson
FAQ for MS Antispyware version 1.0.509
http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm
marfers notes for windows xp http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/chatNotes.htm
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"Nicolas" <Nicolas@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:1A061192-37CB-44B9-A8D6-2BEA2E1CFA19@microsoft.com...
>I can start Windows XP but after entering a user session (I have 3 users
> defined) and after seeing some icons appear on the bottom right bar, the
> screen goes blank and the computer restarts; the problem is that I can't get
> to the "Start" button to look for the problem.
> I think the problem must be with some program that is trying to load itself
> when I start a session; is there a way of starting a Windows XP session
> without any programmes loading at start-up and then adding them one by one
> until I find the one that's responsible for the crash?
> Many thanks for your help.
> --
> Nicolas