After messing round with ms config, I only get blue screen at start up! Ooops...

mr_film · 06-09-2008, 01:48 PM

I have XP Pro SP2

Trying to speed up my start up I messed around with the msconfig start up things un-ticking some boxes that I thought where unnecessary.

Now though if I turn on my pc I have to hit the up arrow twice to get it to run XP normally, otherwise XP setup is selected and it goes to the blue screen.

Unfortunately this is probably my fault due to my limited abilities on how to use a computer and I'm not sure how to fix it, so if there are any super geniuses out there willing to help me it would be greatly appreciated... Thanks.

**Dan Penny** · 07-09-2008, 06:31 PM

Based on your description;

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I have to hit the up arrow twice to get it to run XP normally

it sounds as though you are getting a Start Up Menu with configuration choices.

If so, right click on My Computer, click Properties, Advanced, and under Startup and Recovery, click on Settings.

Under System Startup, use the drop down box arrow to highlight the "normal" XP startup. Then remove the checkmark from the box for "Time to display list of operating systems".

mr_film · 07-09-2008, 06:40 PM

Aces! You've done it again!

All up and working normally again!

Thanks alot for the help, its much appreciated.

**Dan Penny** · 07-09-2008, 07:44 PM

You're welcome. Glad to help.