Windows startup screen then Nothing

[gadget3302]

The computer starts up okay, the Windows Xp pro startup screen cycles through then when windows should come up it goes blank. After a few moments the monitor goes off due to no signal. I can start it up in safe mode. I downloaded a new display driver and installed it fine. Still nothing. Any thoughts.

 

[garebo]

First thing to do is to try the monitor on another pc.
If the monitor works good on another pc then perhaps you could try a win xp repair?


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[KevinADC]

in safe mode, set the resolution as low as possible if you can and try again. If that gets it to boot in normal mode make sure all your video settings are good and that the monitor supports the resolutions and refresh rates you are trying to use.

 

[gadget3302]

I suppose I should have stated this earlier. I am fixing this computer for a friend so I am using my Working monitor, not his. I will try the resolution trick though.

 

[garebo]

That bit of info makes a lot of difference. Now you can be reasonably certain its a resolution\refresh issue and follow instructions that KevinADC has written.


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