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My computer displays a black screen

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Name: futureSEAL
Date: March 12, 2009 at 15:49:53 Pacific
OS: Windows XP
Product: Dell / DIMENSION 2400
Subcategory: Hardware Problems
Comment:

Alright well yesterday after I got message that says that windows xp found a new update to install so I clicked ok for it to start. Well a few minutes later my screen went blue and said that the session was interrupted. After that I turned my computer off and when I turned it on again it loads the first part that says windows xp but then it goes to a black screen with a blinking _. What do i do?



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Name: cboy
Date: March 12, 2009 at 17:39:41 Pacific
Reply:

See if it will allow you into Safe Mode.
Press the power button and start tapping the F8 Key. If it lets you in do a
System Restore to an earlier date.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314503
Microsoft explains black screen.


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Response Number 2
Name: futureSEAL
Date: March 13, 2009 at 12:48:48 Pacific
Reply:

It doesnt let me get into safe mode ittl say keyboard error, but the keyboard works fine


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Response Number 3
Name: cboy
Date: March 15, 2009 at 04:41:23 Pacific
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I've never used a Boot CD or you can try a Repair Shop.
http://search.aol.com/aol/search?qu...


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Response Number 4
Name: SysLock
Date: March 15, 2009 at 05:12:51 Pacific
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Reboot the pc and press and hold F8 just before the windows logo screen says loading. From the advanced windows menu, select last known good configuration.

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