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    Enable OS on Toshiba Satellite

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Rhonda, Dec 3, 2007.

  1. Rhonda

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    I disabled my OS, Windows XP, this morning in msconfig, advanced general tab. My display is black and when I restart the F8, F12, or F2 keys are not giving me any options. How can I enable my OS?
     
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  2. John B

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    Could you be more precise about what you disabled?
     
    John B, Dec 3, 2007
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  3. Rhonda

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    1st; I opened msconfig.
    2nd; I clicked on Diagnostic Startup in the general tab
    3rd; I opened the services tab & disabled all, clicked on apply
    4th; The screen went black
     
    Rhonda, Dec 3, 2007
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    You can't press F8 to boot in safe mode?
     
    John B, Dec 3, 2007
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    I don't think it's physically impossible to not get Windows to boot up by selecting some things in msconfig. I think it's a problem with your monitor. Even if you disabled everything the BIOS message and the loading windows thing should still come up.
     
    thnksfrthmmrs, Dec 3, 2007
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  6. Rhonda

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    thnksfrthmmrs.

    Thanks for your input. I connected a desktop monitor to my laptop and was then able to boot in F8 safemode and restore my startup..WHEW!! I was really sweating it. I have just enough knowledge to be dangerous.
     
    Rhonda, Dec 3, 2007
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    And never disable ALL services at the same time ;)
     
    John B, Dec 3, 2007
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