1. 

   spalpeen Private E-2

   when I switch on my PC (compaq presario) it tries to load up, but freezes on
   the black opening screen with the three coloured dots.

    

   spalpeen, Dec 15, 2011

   #1
2. 

   gman863 MajorGeek

   First, try booting in Safe Mode by pressing "F8" repeatedly as soon as you power up the PC. If Windows starts up using Safe Mode, you likely have corrupted drivers.
   
   For more help and tips, please post what version of Windows (XP, Vista or 7) you are working with. Thanks.

    

   gman863, Dec 15, 2011

   #2
3. 

   plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

   win 7 is part of the poster's title.
   
   What model presario?

    

   plodr, Dec 16, 2011

   #3

Your name or email address:

Do you already have an account?

• No, create an account now.
• Yes, my password is:
• Forgot your password?

Stay logged in

---

Downloads All In One Tweaks \ Android \ Anti-Malware \ Anti-Virus \ Appearance \ Backup \ Browsers \ CD\DVD\Blu-Ray \ Covert Ops \ Drive Utilities \ Drivers \ Graphics \ Internet Tools \ Multimedia \ Networking \ Office Tools \ PC Games \ System Tools \ Mac/Apple/Ipad Downloads

Other News: Top Downloads \ News (Tech) \ Off Base (Other Websites News) \ Way Off Base (Offbeat Stories and Pics)

Social: Facebook \ YouTube \ Twitter \ Tumblr \ Pintrest \ RSS Feeds

---