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by compuman

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Ok here is the problem when I try to boot normally on this hp laptop it freezes .If i go into safe mode a window pops up to choose hardware profile i want to use. I select the right one and then reset and it boots fine.
There are three hardware profiles one for docking station at work , one for stand alone use and another for dock station at home.Is there a way to redo a hardware profile or rectify this problem.

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by rharrison

I would try two things. First, go to System Properties | Hardware | Hardware Profiles. Try making a copy of the hardware profile and set it in the profile list to ensure that it is the profile selected on startup. Restart and see if the problem goes away.

If this works, it will save you the hassle of reconstructing a profile. Yes, you can "redo" a hardware profile. The following MS KB article provides some good information on creating new profiles and on multiple profiles. http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q225810

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Hope this helps!

Ron

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