Windows ME startup problem. Please help.

My friend is having problem with starting up the windows
Me he has on his computer. Anytime he turns on his pc, it
says that "Windows did not finish lading on the previous
attempt" And ofcourse there is four different boot
options to choose from: Normal, Logged, Safe Mode, Step
by Step. He tried all of these options but he says his
computer restarts, and the same thing shows up again. So,
can anyone give me any ideas what might be causing the
problem? I appreciate your help.

That type of problem can be due to a umber of things.....
Such errors are often caused by problems with the RAM - download DocMemory
from www.simmtester.com and create the boot disk. Use this to boot the PC,
and run the test overnight to check the RAM thoroughly.
See what it reports.

It may also be overheating - due to faulty fans, venting, or PSU
Check that out.

It may be a faulty registry - try this
Boot using an ME floppy - type the command SCANREG /FIX and reboot when
complete - see if that helps.


HTH

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"Mike" wrote in message
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My friend is having problem with starting up the windows
Me he has on his computer. Anytime he turns on his pc, it
says that "Windows did not finish lading on the previous
attempt" And ofcourse there is four different boot
options to choose from: Normal, Logged, Safe Mode, Step
by Step. He tried all of these options but he says his
computer restarts, and the same thing shows up again. So,
can anyone give me any ideas what might be causing the
problem? I appreciate your help.