Thanks, Carl, for your prompt reply and usual clarity:~) Indeed, I had "migrated" using the upgrade method (b), which seemed a whole lot easier. Then, when the problem cropped up, I formatted a partition and did a pristine install (a) and subsequently added data and programs.
Again, you are right in that the "hang" happens in normal mode and I think not in Safe mode (not 100% sure, because I have not done much document work in Safe mode). So, no peace for the wicked, I will have to use Autoruns and start turning things off one by one, till the hang goes away!! Cheers...............JK ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carl Houseman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, April 24, 2006 7:21 PM Subject: Re: Win XP Pro SP2 window hangs > When you say "migrated" do you mean: > > a) restored my data and re-installed applications after installing WinXP to > an empty drive or partition > b) performaned an "upgrade installation" of WinXP > ? > > If you said (b), that choice may be responsible for these problems. Upgrade > installations are not generally recommended because they can result in > unstable systems. In this case I would recommend re-migrating as in (a). > > If you said (a), the next step would be to eliminate other software as the > problem. Boot into safe mode. Does the problem occur there? If not, then > something that is automatically starting in normal mode is to blame. Time > to look at all of the stuff that is autostarting (MSConfig or Autoruns from > sysinternals.com) and temporarily turn things off until you hit the one > responsible. -- ---------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Is your picture included in the Official Win-Home List Members Profiles Page? http://www.besteffort.com/winhome/Profiles.html If not, write to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
