Windows XP Services & Boot-up

[CobStardust]

Every so often I have problems on boot-up. After looking at the event log the problems, or some of them, appear to be :-

1. The DHCP Client service hung on starting;
2. The Windows Audio service failed to start due to the following error: The pipe state is invalid;

This happens about once in every 10 boot-ups. What is causing this and how can I ensure a clean boot-up every time?

 

[Jump1ng]

I would make sure your windows xp is fully updated and got all the patches.

The problem with the DHCP service could be due to a network problem. Try assigning a fixed ip number to the pc and see if it works better.

Your sound error looks a bit weird but my first hunch is faulty hardware. You could try downloading newer drivers for the sound and see if it fixes the problems.

 

[debonairOne]

Having exact same issue... also affects the DNS Client service... did you ever get this error resolved, and if so, HOW??? I have even tried in place reinstall to no avail...

debonairOne

"I look in the mirror and what do I see..."

 

[CobStardust]

I had to reinstall Windows XP in the end