Windows 8 Locks up after Boot, even in Safe Mode
Hi Experts,
I am wondering if you ever came across this before...I have an HP Desktop running Windows 8, less than a year old and bought brand new (nice machine), that after you boot it, it will work for maybe 30 seconds to a minute and then it starts locking up and the programs stop responding. First thing I thought was viruses so I scanned and didn't find anything and no browser add-ons either. So next I booted into safe mode and ran anti-virus scans but still nothing and it was still locking up. So for the fun of it, I reseeded the RAM and hard drive but same issues.
I am at a loss on what to do next before I refresh the computer as a last step...any ideas?
I am wondering if you ever came across this before...I have an HP Desktop running Windows 8, less than a year old and bought brand new (nice machine), that after you boot it, it will work for maybe 30 seconds to a minute and then it starts locking up and the programs stop responding. First thing I thought was viruses so I scanned and didn't find anything and no browser add-ons either. So next I booted into safe mode and ran anti-virus scans but still nothing and it was still locking up. So for the fun of it, I reseeded the RAM and hard drive but same issues.
I am at a loss on what to do next before I refresh the computer as a last step...any ideas?
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No dust in the case and fan was working but I will check out the RAM and HD when I get home tonight...
Try a bootable Linux CD such as Ubuntu.
See https://help.ubuntu.com/community/LiveCD for using Ubuntu as a Live CD. If it boots and runs Ubununtu for say 30 minutes with no problems then your hardware is probably OK (it doesn't test the hard disk though) and the problem lies in the software.
See https://help.ubuntu.com/community/LiveCD for using Ubuntu as a Live CD. If it boots and runs Ubununtu for say 30 minutes with no problems then your hardware is probably OK (it doesn't test the hard disk though) and the problem lies in the software.
If its still under warranty, return it. Otherwise run a virus scan from a bootable CD/USB.
http://www.avg.com/ca-en/avg-rescue-cd
http://www.avg.com/ca-en/avg-rescue-cd
to check if it's overheating, install speedfan, and monitor the temps : http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php
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Hello Experts,
Well over the weekend I ran a HP system's test on everything (Ram, HD, so on) and everything passed. So I tired installing and running SpeedFan but it crashes saying it can find a driver...but I do not think it is a overheating problem...I can leave the computer in a cooler room (55 F) overnight and as soon as it gets done booting up and I go to the internet or control panel it locks up again. I'm going to try the AVG Rescue CD but I do not think it is a virus either...any other ideas before I Refresh the computer?
Well over the weekend I ran a HP system's test on everything (Ram, HD, so on) and everything passed. So I tired installing and running SpeedFan but it crashes saying it can find a driver...but I do not think it is a overheating problem...I can leave the computer in a cooler room (55 F) overnight and as soon as it gets done booting up and I go to the internet or control panel it locks up again. I'm going to try the AVG Rescue CD but I do not think it is a virus either...any other ideas before I Refresh the computer?
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I have already tried safe mode and same results...I will check in the event viewer to see if there is anything there...
Don't run HP's tests, but rather memtest86+ on the UBCD, which is the most reliable RAM diagnostic utility available. I've cases where all other tools I tried said the RAM passed the test, while memtest86+ said the RAM failed, which was the correct diagnosis, as with the bad RAM windows could not successfully install, while with good RAM it was successful.
Also the GD manufacturer's diagnostics are better than the HP version.
Also the GD manufacturer's diagnostics are better than the HP version.
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I also used UBCD memtest86+ and the RAM passed each time I ran the test, 7 times I think.
warranty replacement time it seems
If you've got the Windows 8 instal media it's time to wipe the disk and reinstall.
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Okay...after checking the event viewer I think we are on to something. I attached the error message that stood out to me. I also noticed that when the computer is locking up, it only happens on things that have to do with the network...Network and Sharing Center in the Control Panel, browsing the internet, so on. I tried other things and it works just fine, no lock ups.
Any ideas?
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Any ideas?
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Adding or removing a program may generate Event ID 7023 www.support.microsoft.com/kb/328213
IIS: Services Fail to Start with Event ID 7023 www.support.microsoft.com/kb/327649
does any of this applies to you ?
IIS: Services Fail to Start with Event ID 7023 www.support.microsoft.com/kb/327649
does any of this applies to you ?
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Hey Experts,
I tried the above support links and they did not apply...I am currently trying to do a system restore.
I tried the above support links and they did not apply...I am currently trying to do a system restore.
post result!
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The system restore did not work either...do you guys recommend doing a "Refresh" from Windows 8 or a fresh install?
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Agreed...I was going to back everything up and try and Refresh...thanks!
I will try and let you know what happens!
I will try and let you know what happens!
if that does not work - a fresh install - or warranty repair are your options
it's not normal behavior for a new system
it's not normal behavior for a new system
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Hi Experts!
Well the refresh worked...everything is working just fine now. Updated to 8.1 and Windows Updates and no issues.
Thanks for all your help!
Well the refresh worked...everything is working just fine now. Updated to 8.1 and Windows Updates and no issues.
Thanks for all your help!
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