Erratic startup success, fan spins but nothing on screen

Until your problem is fixed:
uninstall the xe3watch program and yes, I am familiar with the program.

Post the output you see from running the wmic line and I'll walk you thru putting that info into your specs.


Need following info:

Install CCleaner:
CCleaner - PC Optimization and Cleaning - Free Download

list of STARTUP PROGRAMS

CCleaner | Tools icon | Startup button | Windows tab |
click on Save to text file button (bottom right side) |
accept Startup.txt as file name | SAVE button

list of SCHEDULED TASKS

CCleaner | Tools icon | Startup button | Scheduled Tasks tab |
click on Save to text file button (bottom right side) |
enter Scheduled Tasks as File name | Save button

List of INSTALLED PROGRAMS

CCleaner | Tools icon | Uninstall button |
click on Save to text file button (bottom right side) |
accept install.txt as File name | Save button


UPLOAD, as an attachment, the startup.txt file
UPLOAD, as an attachment, the Scheduled Tasks.txt file
UPLOAD, as an attachment, the install.txt file.

HOW TO UPLOAD
Post a File or Screenshot in Seven Forums

thanks.
I'll be back in 1-2 hours.

Update needed:

Here is the link you need:
x264 VFW Codec Build 2200 | Software - Digital Digest

CCLEANER | TOOLS icon | STARTUP tab | SCHEDULED TASKS tab |
Use DISABLE button to disable ALL

REBOOT!

You have not disabled any programs. You have disabled the scheduled running.
Later, after your system is running smoothly, you may reenable desired programs.


I recommend uninstalling any programs that are non-essential.

REBOOT!

Did you update the driver? See post #24.

Please run this script which will put a file on your desktop.

Upload that file please.

Here is how to run the PowerShell script followed by the script.
# **********************INSTRUCTIONS**************************
# STEP 1 *****************************************************
# RUN PowerShell as administrator
# WIN key | type POWERSHELL | do NOT hit ENTER |
# in the resulting PROGRAMS list, right-click on WINDOWS POWERSHELL |
# choose "Run as administrator" from the resulting list
# Click on the YES button (if such appears)
#
# WIN key = key with Microsoft log on top
# for the guru:
# WIN key | type POWERSHELL | CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER key combo | ALT+Y keycombo
# ************************************************************
# STEP 2 *****************************************************
# COPY, using CTRL+C, every line of script down thru both EXIT statements
# PASTE into Powershell
#----Right-Click at the PowerShell Prompt
#----(Ctrl+V does not work)
# Start copying with first line without a # at start of the line
# Note: Actually, you can paste the entire file if you rather
#-------Lines starting with a # are ignored by PowerShell
# ************************************************************
# ***************** NOTE - POWERSHELL VERSION*****************
# if you receive this error msg:
#--Get-WinEvent: The system can not find the path specified
# you need to update your PowerShell
# you must be using Powershell 2.0 or later.
#
# To determine your Powershell version:
#---Run PowerShell
#---enter $host.version
#---you should see at least:
# Major Minor Build Revision
# ----- ----- ----- --------
# 2......0......-1.....-1
#
# If you do not see the above, update your Vista/Win 7.
# ************************************************************
# *************** NOTE - EXECUTION POLICY*********************
# If you haven't set the execution policy, you may need to:
#---Run PowerShell
#---enter Set-ExecutionPolicy -executionpolicy remotesigned
# ************************************************************

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Script:

# ***********************************************************************
# Puts COMPUTERINFO.TXT on your desktop
# COMPUTERINFO.TXT contains info about your bios and your computer system
# ***********************************************************************

function get-ID { 
  param ([string]$title, [int]$arraycnt, [int]$arrayndx) 
  $id = " " + $title + " "
  If ($arraycnt -ne 1) {$id = $id + [string]$arrayndx + " "}
  $id }
function get-title { param ([string]$id) 
  $hashes = ([int](51 - $id.length)/2)
  $hashstr = '#' * $hashes
  $title = $hashstr + $id + $hashstr
  If ($title.length -le 51) {$title += "#"}
  $title  }
$sterne = "*" * 79
$obj = New-Object PSObject
$bios = gwmi win32_bios
$id = get-id "BIOS" 1 0
$obj | Add-member -membertype noteproperty -name (Get-title $id ) -value $sterne
$obj | add-member -membertype noteproperty -name ($id + "Name") -value($bios.name)
$obj | add-member -membertype noteproperty -name ($id + "Manufacturer") -value($bios.manufacturer)
$obj | add-member -membertype noteproperty -name ($id + "Release Date") -value($bios.converttodatetime($bios.releasedate))
$obj | add-member -membertype noteproperty -name ($id + "Serial Number") -value($bios.SerialNumber)
$CS  = gwmi Win32_ComputerSystem   
$id = get-id "COMPUTER SYSTEM" 1 0
$obj | Add-member -membertype noteproperty -name (Get-title $id) -value $sterne
$obj | add-member -membertype noteproperty -name ($id + "Manufacturer") -value($cs.manufacturer)
$obj | add-member -membertype noteproperty -name ($id + "Model") -value($cs.model)
$obj | add-member -membertype noteproperty -name ($id + "Primary Owner") -value($cs.primaryownername)
$obj | add-member -membertype noteproperty -name ($id + "Type") -value($cs.systemtype)
$obj | add-member -membertype noteproperty -name ($id + "Total Memory") -value(([string][int]($cs.totalphysicalmemory/1073741824) + " GB"))
$obj | add-member -membertype noteproperty -name ($id + "User Name") -value($cs.username)
$CSprod  = gwmi Win32_ComputerSystemProduct 
$obj | add-member -membertype noteproperty -name ($id + "Product Name") -value($csprod.name)
$obj | add-member -membertype noteproperty -name ($id + "Version") -value($csprod.version)
$obj | add-member -membertype noteproperty -name ($id + "Identifying Number") -value($csprod.identifyingnumber)
$obj | add-member -membertype noteproperty -name ($id + "Vendor") -value($csprod.vendor)
$obj > $env:userprofile\desktop\COMPUTERINFO.TXT

EXIT
EXIT 


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thanks,
karl

robert,
Why did you edit the file?