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2k Pro hangs after login.... HELP !!

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by mndthegap1

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when i boot the compter i get the login screen
i type in the user name and password and then it just hangs.
ive tried to boot to safe mode same thing, i tried safe mood w/ networking same thing, tried last known good config same thing.
as soon as you type in a user name and pasword whether its on the local computer or network domain, admin or user it just hangs.
tried renaming the autoexec.bat to autoexec.old I downloaded the bootdisks from the internet ran the automatic recovery it wentthrough to 100% and the same thing is still happening.
I also tried holding down the shift key after logging in to stop the apps from starting and nothing it still hangs.
any body have any other ideas

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by srid

what computer are you using.Check to see if your hardware is on microsoft compatible list. It could be a hardware problem.

by cg it

When you say "hangs" ..hangs where? loading network setings? security settings? or loading user profile [preferences]? all three are loaded up when you boot up be it network or locally[and you'll see Windows stating "loading _ _ _ _ " If all else fails, try a clean install. Could be just a bad install.

by ann777

You may have a hardware failure... Are you getting any unusual sounds from the hdd? Maybe your hdd has a bad sector in the boot area.

by kennethaj

You diddn't give enough info, but here is one scenario if you are logging onto a Win2K Active Directory domain. Check to make sure that the DNS on the workstation points to the AD server, not an internet/external DNS. If you don't configure it this way (only if the win2k domain is AD), the workstation can take up to 1/2 hour to logon and appear as if it has locked up.

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