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Computer freezes on "Starting Windows" at bootup
Folks,
I just started the computer, and as the title says, it freezes at "Starting Windows".
I cannot get it to the boot menu (to select "Safe Mode"). My options during bootup (by pressing the reset switch) are "Delete" or "F8". F8 gives me a boot menu which means I can choose which device to use for booting (SSD, HD, or bluray. The OS was installed on the SSD about 6 months ago with the HD disconnected.)
Using Delete just gets me to the BIOS screen.
Reset switch offers those two options, looks normal, then the MS "flag" icon appears from glowing specks, and "Starting Windows" appears.
My last /scannow scan was about 2 months ago.
I am at a loss as to how to repair/diagnose what to do next?
Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Ken