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after i install SP2 i restart my computer. apon restart the computer fully loads up and than the screen go multi coloured - i cant see any windows or the windows XP OS the screen is just blank - multi coloured - HELP NEEDED
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Can you get into safe mode? (tap f8 on boot for the menu)
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Try reinstalling the video driver.
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yes i have tried that and updated it
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Are you using a 64 bit CPU .... if so, it may nned a bios update to handle DEP. My laptop had similar probs..... bios update fixed it.
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