Computer completely freezes during Windows startup

Is this a laptop or desktop?

You sure the power supply matches the spec that the machine uses?

i'm not completely sure...  i just figured the tech guy knew what he was doing.  maybe i should re-post this in the hardware section?

oh, and it is a PC.  a friend put it together for me, but that friend is inaccessible.

It is not difficult or complicated at all to replace a power supply on a desktop. You said it freezes when Windows "Startup", means you can see the PC is actually booting up. The first thing I would try is the CPU cooling fan. If the fan power is connected to power supply unit directly (whereas some other fan is sucking power through motherboard), make sure the power cable is connected. Otherwise the CPU will overheated and freeze your pc.

At what part of the boot does it 'freeze'..??    What type of CPU are you using..  Intel or AMD..?

This could be the result of many things..  Hardware, Software, or even the power supply that was installed is faulty...   It could be that the tech pulled the RAM and then did not put it back in securely..  or that he pulled the video card and it was not replaced securely..  

Are you hearing any strange beeps from your system..??

FE

I wouldnt touch it,

If something has been installed incorrectly and ends up frying hardware as long as you havent touched it it should be the techs responsibility, whats more it shouldnt cost you more, the tech should finish the job you have already paid them to do.

ok, first, yes there are some prolonged beeps when the computer first turns on.  The CPU is Intel.  And it freezes during the *Windows* startup...  bios and all that seems to be fine, but I can't do anything with my keyboard to enter Setup...  that's why I think the keyboard isn't working.  I did try substituting another keyboard and plugging the keyboard into one of the USB ports, as well.

I'm starting to think the tech guy is gonna have to come back.  I just wanted to avoid dealing with him again.  Thanks everybody..  I'll let y'all know if anyone guessed the problem.  (points!)

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Thanks,

FE

:)