Run the MMC (Services.msc) and check to see which services are running that are slated to run automatically... there might be a service that is scheduled to run at start up but not running.... The other suggestion is to contact Compaq and get the replacement CDROM. Good Luck -Eddie ----- Original Message ----- From: "John B" <jocrpntr@xxxxxxxxx> To: <windows2000@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, January 16, 2004 9:47 AM Subject: [windows2000] Hanging after wipe > Hi Guys > A buddy of mine is running windows 2000 and I guess he > just got it back > from the shop after a virus attack. But now theres a > problem with it > locking up, and it seems to happen when theres a load > on the system. > Example is, he can surf the web but when he tries to > down load a gaming > site with alot of graphics it locks or when he runs a > software install > cd its fine untill it searches the systems hardware. > Now the other > problems are: one he doesnt have the original 2000 cd > that came with his > computer, so a wipe and reinstall is out and if he > takes the box back to > the shop they will probable keep it for another 5 > weeks. > Its a Compac about 3 years > old pentium 3. > Any ideas what it to look for? > Thanks > > __________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Hotjobs: Enter the "Signing Bonus" Sweepstakes > http://hotjobs.sweepstakes.yahoo.com/signingbonus > ******************************************************** > This Weeks Sponsor StressedPuppy.com Games > Feeling stressed out? Check out our games to > relieve your stress. > http://www.StressedPuppy.com > ******************************************************** > To Unsubscribe, set digest or vacation > mode or view archives use the below link. > > http://thethin.net/win2000list.cfm ******************************************************** This Weeks Sponsor StressedPuppy.com Games Feeling stressed out? Check out our games to relieve your stress. http://www.StressedPuppy.com ******************************************************** To Unsubscribe, set digest or vacation mode or view archives use the below link. http://thethin.net/win2000list.cfm