Computer Lockout

Screaming Dean

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I've recently updated my Dell 510 Dimension computer from XP to Windows 7. It was working all right until I put some new software on it that allowed me to change the opening screen from flowers to black in order to lower the amount of memory used. After I had done that and turned it off, I came back later and turned the computer on again. While I was able to sign in on the blank screen at the start as usual, I couldn't sign in the second time when the four colored balls circled the center of my screen since they stopped. I tried letting Windows fix the problem, but it couldn't. I can't even get to all the stuff I put inside my computer! But despite all of this I can still get into my C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe Is there some way I can change anything from there so I can get back inside my computer and at least get my stuff out of there?!

I also tried taking the hard drive off of my computer and putting it on the other computer I have. When I did that and tried to turn the other computer on, it gave off beeps and wouldn't even light up the screen. When I tried putting the original hard drive back into the second computer, the second computer still wouldn't work. Anybody know what I can do or is everything on my previous computers kaput?:cry:
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 home premium 32bit

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Insane hobo technologies. ;-)
OS
Windows 7 x64
CPU
Intel i7 2600k
Motherboard
Asrock z68 extreme 4 gen 3
Memory
G.skill Ripjaw 16gigs @ 1866
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia gtx580 (evga)
Sound Card
Integrated HD audio + hdmi
Monitor(s) Displays
24" ASUS widescreen + 42" insignia
Screen Resolution
1080p (1920x1080)
Hard Drives
128 Samsung 830
256 Samsung 840
3 x 1tb storage drive (various)
1 western digital 1tb (eSATA)
1 Seagate 1tb (eSATA)
PSU
1 kilowatt SLI/Crossfire rated Silverstone modular
Case
NZXT Phantom + additional 220 fan
Cooling
Zalmann
Keyboard
Microsoft wireless 3000 (v2)
Mouse
MS - wireless 5000 (bluetrack)
Internet Speed
depends on if you ask me or my provider.
Other Info
The above information is provided as is, and the author assumes no responsibility for issues it may cause with your sanity or fanboyism.
ScreamingDean,
Welcome to SevenForums.

Can you boot into safe mode?

BOOT TO SAFE MODE


Power down your computer.

Power up your computer.

IMMEDIATELY—Start tapping the SPACEBAR

When the Windows Boot Manager screen appears,
Press the F8 key

The Advanced Boot Options screen will appear.

Using the down arrow key, highlight Safe Mode

Press the ENTER key.

In shorthand,
PowerUp | Spacebar until Windows Boot Manager | F8 | Safe Mode | ENTER
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Toshiba Satellite S875D-S7239 laptop
OS
MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
CPU
AMD A10-4600M
Motherboard
AMD Pumori (Socket FT1)
Memory
6.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz (11-11-12-28)
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon HD 7660G
Sound Card
High Definition Audio Device
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic PnP Monitor (1600x900@60Hz)
Screen Resolution
1600x900@60Hz
Hard Drives
SSD 119GB Corsair CSSD-V128GB2 ATA Device
Keyboard
Standard PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse
HP Wireless Optical Mobile Mouse Model FHA-3410
Internet Speed
What the local pub, local coffee shop offers.
Other Info
Optical Drive:MATSHITA BD-CMB UJ160B ATA Device


Also have an Asus ha1002xp netbook with Win 7 Ultimate installed.
Part Two?

What do I do after arriving in safe mode?:huh:
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 home premium 32bit
Log in then get your stuff copied onto external devices, then change back any settings, you my be in for a reinstall.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
home built PC. Laptop studio1557
OS
windows 7 64 bit and dual boot Pinguyos
CPU
PC, intel i7 920 2.7ghz, laptop i7 720
Motherboard
PC, Asus P6t .laptop probably rubbish from dell
Memory
PC 6GB, laptop 2GB, me 2 seconds after 6 pints
Graphics Card(s)
PC Asus eah5870,laptop, ati hd 4580
Monitor(s) Displays
Sharp 42" HD TV using HDMI + HDMI to onkyo surround amp
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
1x ssd OCZ 60GB, 2x250GB raid0, 2x1TB (storage),2TB
PSU
OCZ 700w
Case
antec 902
Cooling
antec khuler h20 920
Keyboard
logitek wave
Mouse
x8 sidewinder
Internet Speed
dog slow

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Toshiba Satellite S875D-S7239 laptop
OS
MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
CPU
AMD A10-4600M
Motherboard
AMD Pumori (Socket FT1)
Memory
6.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz (11-11-12-28)
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon HD 7660G
Sound Card
High Definition Audio Device
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic PnP Monitor (1600x900@60Hz)
Screen Resolution
1600x900@60Hz
Hard Drives
SSD 119GB Corsair CSSD-V128GB2 ATA Device
Keyboard
Standard PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse
HP Wireless Optical Mobile Mouse Model FHA-3410
Internet Speed
What the local pub, local coffee shop offers.
Other Info
Optical Drive:MATSHITA BD-CMB UJ160B ATA Device


Also have an Asus ha1002xp netbook with Win 7 Ultimate installed.
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