Hi, When trying to boot up my mates computer, it gets to just before the XP loading bar appears then hangs on a black screen permanently. Weve tried starting in Safe mode and also reverting back to the last known good config but the same thing happens! Any ideas/stabs in the dark etc would be appreciated. Buzz. IF IT AINT BROKE, THEN DONT TRY TO FIX IT!

Black Screen on Boot http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314503 http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q294/4/27.asp http://support.microsoft.com/directory/article.asp?ID=KB;EN-US;q314503 http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q162/0/31.asp http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_b.htm http://www.sysopt.com/articles/troubleshoot/index.html

Cheers for your pointers Johnw, i'll give em a try. Buzz. IF IT AINT BROKE, THEN DONT TRY TO FIX IT!