Windows boots then hangs after network icon appears

outerregion said:

Same results, I tried removing the drivers but unfortunately windows reinstalls them during boot (for the wired)

I'm almost at the point where I'm gonna try a reinstall (using the Asus recovery disks)

err acer... try forcing those drivers from acers support site?

Yeah, I do like Asus (It's the only Mobo I buy).

I'm trying a complete reinstall of all the drivers, starting with the networks

Update:
So I did all but the video and bluetooth drivers (bluetooth not detected) and still getting the same error

outerregion said:

Yeah, I do like Asus (It's the only Mobo I buy).

I'm trying a complete reinstall of all the drivers, starting with the networks

Update:
So I did all but the video and bluetooth drivers (bluetooth not detected) and still getting the same error

WTH??? Rule one of driver installation, always start with chipset drivers...

A thougth... are any of those drivers .exe files? If so, you may be able to locate a "drivers" folder and just "point" device to the drivers folder and avoid the install... if that applies.

What fouled it up in the 1st place... the client?

outerregion said:

Yeah, He thinks it might of been when he attempted to install lexmark printer drivers, or the virus he found a few weeks before.

I personally think a file got corrupted and wasn't loading properly. He just picked it up and was happy, so ... Yay :)

Now to get a new fan for my Win 7 Laptop

If your client has a large enough external drive I suggest using Win7's built in image backup software once you get this baby completely configured the way you/client needs it. That way if a problem crops up in the future you have a better image restore than the factory discs.

outerregion said:

to my knowledge, he has no external drives, which is ironic with 2 laptops and an older desktop.

He has 2 Thumb drives, but uses them for music in his van.

Time to convince him he needs an external backup...