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    1520 freezes on startup.

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Gigamaster89, May 18, 2008.

  1. Gigamaster89

    Gigamaster89 Notebook Consultant

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    After startup, the computer freezes, leaving everything unclickable. I have to open the task manager and exit it before everything becomes normal again.

    Graphic card driver issue?
     
    Gigamaster89, May 18, 2008
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    It could be a number of things.. including an infection. Check out www.pcpitstop.com and run a full test and see if it red flags anything.
     
    stevey5036, May 18, 2008
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    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    Or virus, as steve said.

    Scan for one anyways... ;)
     
    pixelot, May 18, 2008
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  4. Gigamaster89

    Gigamaster89 Notebook Consultant

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    No virus, reformated yesterday.

    Had this problem before I reformmated, scanned and nothing. Then due to some er, weird problem, I had to reformat, and still the same problem.
     
    Gigamaster89, May 18, 2008
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    I have this problem if i have a ethernet cord plugged into my vostro 1500 *same system* if you have on plugged in just unplug it
     
    X2P, May 18, 2008
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    o_O That doesn't make sense, but why would that be a problem?
     
    Gigamaster89, May 19, 2008
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    disconnect USB and all other devices and start it up. If that doesnt work it might be a driver that is bad
     
    mia4l, May 19, 2008
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