Windows 7 startup problem

[Shade303]

I've been facing this problem ever since i formatted my computer,, at first it loads normally, then just after the windows starts up (right before the Welcome screen), the screen goes black, the computer lights stay on, as if the computer is running normally, but the screen stays black,, i tried to install the graphics driver, i've also tried formatting the computer a few times and changing from x64bit to x32bit,, but no good,, there are 3 ways i use to make the computer work fine:
1) Safe mode
2) running on low resolution mode
3) Restart on command (restarting the computer instead of shutting it down, or pressing F8 and then pressing Alt + Ctrl + Del)

So can anyone please help?.......

 

[DeaconFrost]

Have you tried previous versions of the driver, or better yet, letting Windows Update install the driver?

 

[Shade303]

no i didnt try installing any old versions,, but i did use windows update to download the driver but it didnt work either...

 

[Shade303]

well,, any other ideas?....

 

[DeaconFrost]

I would try another video card that uses the same drivers. If you tried all of that, and swapped OSes, I would start to point my finger at the card itself.

 

[Keiichi25]

Here's a little off the wall question...

I am assuming you aren't using a Dual Monitor setup by any chance?

 

[Shade303]

I would try another video card that uses the same drivers. If you tried all of that, and swapped OSes, I would start to point my finger at the card itself.

I havent tried that yet,, (cuz its really hard for me to get my hands on an other graphics card),, but i did try using my HDD on my friends computer,, and it worked fine....

 

[Shade303]

Here's a little off the wall question...

I am assuming you aren't using a Dual Monitor setup by any chance?

I'm not...

 

[DeaconFrost]

It's not a hard drive issue, or else you wouldn't be able to boot without drivers or in safe mode. If you tried your HDD in a friends computer, try the video card from that computer in yours.

 

[Keiichi25]

Here's a little off the wall question...

I am assuming you aren't using a Dual Monitor setup by any chance?

I'm not...

The reason I asked is that a similar problem would happen when someone using a Dual Output card was hooked into a different DVI output. The card opts as to which one it considers 'primary' and blanks out the secondary output the way you described. But before it gets to windows, the card outputs to both channels with the same video. But then again, you are seeing it in Safe Mode, so technically that isn't the problem and you aren't using a molex splitter, as the images of the card shows both DVI outputs, so technically, it should have been fine in general.

Although try seeing if you move the video over to the other output of the card and see what happens. Probably same result, but worth a chance to see what happens.

 

[gregrocker]

Agree, the symptoms are common when the card is outputted to projector, TV, or other output rather than correct monitor port.

If it works in Safe Mode it normally is because a standard VGA driver is being used. So it points to driver issue, whether it is wrong driver or driver starting up but outputted to wrong device.

Are there Win7 drivers for your video card? If so, try reinstalling in Safe Mode. If only Vista drivers, try installing the .exe in Compatibility mode: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/316-compatibility-mode.html

Your BIOS settings could also be wrong.

 

[Shade303]

i was working all night yesterday on the computer,, i tried uninstalling all unneeded programs (Tuneuputitlies,Memturbo,IDM etc...) plus i updated my Motherboards BIOS (using @BIOS),, and the black screen is gone,, but the windows loading screen freezes,, right before showing the old black screen,,, the only way to get through it is by pressing the restart power button when the screen freezes,, and i am trying to enter safe mode,, but i keep pressing F8 yet the computer just keeps loading normally, and doesn't show me the Safe mode list,,,, so, how bad did i do?...

 

[gregrocker]

Now that you reveal some of the programs you uninstalled, I'd advise a clean reinstall to wiped HD. Back up your files first. http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/91339-ssd-hdd-optimize-windows-reinstallation.html

Tweak utilities will always come back to bite you in Win7. It is a perfectly balanced OS that only needs normal system settings.

 

[Shade303]

so,, you're telling me i should wipe my whole HDD?,, i was thinking of that as my last resort,, but do u think it will work?.........

 

[gregrocker]

Why would wiping the HD be a last resort if your reinstalling multiple times anyway? It should be a first resort, along with testing your hardware. This could be boot sector or other corruption overcome by wiping the HD. Formatting doesn't wipe your HD.

reset the CMOS: Clear CMOS - 3 Ways to Clear the CMOS - Reset BIOS Try setting SATA controller to AHCI in BIOS.

Test your RAM with memtest86 for 5-6 passes, then test your HD using maker's full diag/repair CD scan: Hard Drive Diagnostics Tools and Utilities (Storage) - TACKtech Corp.

Check all your mobo connections, change HD SATA port, then make sure it's set first to boot.

 

[Shade303]

I wiped my HD the way that guide said,, but it windows 7 kept the same old problems,, so i reformatted the HD and installed windows xp pro 32bit,, it didn't have the same problems,, but the screen moves really slowly,, i'll try to install its driver and see what will happen,, if you have any more ideas, please share and thanks for being patient with me....

 

[gregrocker]

Are you installed? Check Win7 Updates for optional drivers. Look for drivers in error or missing in Device Manager to update them from the Support Downloads webpage for your model device. Update your video card driver.

Google repeat errors text and ID# in Event Viewer>Admin View to find out how others have solved them.

 

[Shade303]

the updates didn't work, device manager shows no errors,,here's all wha i've tried so far:
- Using startup repair, i got this message from the results (root chase found, a recent driver installation or upgrade may be preventing the system from starting, Error code: 0x490)

I've also tried:

- formatting the PC,,

- changing into x64bit,

- updating the Motherboards BIOS,

- memtest with 5 passes,

- updating the graphics driver, and i tried installing an older version of the driver,

- completely wiping the HD and installing win7,

- and I've also tried changing into win XP, which didn't show the same problems,,,