Windows XP EventLog Problems

[dabigginger]

I'm trying to sort this problem with my laptop right now. Since about a week or two ago, the computer would freeze up after loading Windows within a couple of minutes. I could move the mouse pointer, but can't select anything. The clock stops and the hard disk light stays on and I can hear the hard disk clicking away from time to time.

I have tried using system restore to on several previous dates before this happened with no joy - even ones from a few months back and it has made no difference. After a lot of trial and error using msconfig in safe mode, I turned off the EventLog in the Services tab, which seems to have stopped this from happening.

However, since doing this, I cannot use the Norton Internet security! It just won't open on startup! If the EventLog is running, the Norton comes on, but of course, the computer freezes up within a few minutes.

I would try re-installing the Norton (it comes as part of my broadband package), but unfortunately I can't access the BT download site as my browser is too old (Firefox 1.0.4). The newer versions of Firefox won't work, nor will Internet Explorer.

I would rather avoid having to get a new computer just yet, so can anyone think of what I can do to get this old computer running properly again? Thank you in advance!

[panrider_uk]

You could try booting from the XP CD (i'm assuming XP) and do a repair install.

This will put back all the windows files to a good state while retaining all of your settings.

Mark
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[CaNsA_old]

That suks matey.

I had the same prob with a lappy of mine a few munfs back.
The main thing that causes a pc to freeze is heat.
Check all the fans are spinning, and if you can boot to safe mode with networking then u can back up all your stuff to another pc before you loose anything.

hope it helps, good luck
CaNsA
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