Hard drive problems or something

[Explosivo]

I think my computer is once again suffering from hardware problems.

when the windows xp loading screen comes up it have white lines down it

when ever i log off it comes up with an error with a programme that is running

and sometimes the windows xp log on screen doesnt come and i get a dialoge box instead in which i have to type the user name and pass

[Lewiji]

Never seen this problem before, but the white lines could be to do with graphics card drivers, download the latest version for your card.
What version of XP are you running? (Home, Pro?)

[Explosivo]

ok downloaded the lastest version but its still happening (getting worse with the lines they now thick lines)

im on Xp home

[Mystical Parrot]

i hate to say it but you've buggered something good, format!

[wyrd_fish]

it sound more like a hardware prob to me...

i'd try wiggling wires for a while

(just remember to unplug the power first, saving embarasing electrecution)

[Explosivo]

yeah we have had problems like this before and the hard drive was buggered we had to get a new one looks like its happing again


DAMN YOU MESH

[Mystical Parrot]

remember kids, build your own computers with parts you know (and hope) will work not cheap generic stuff, especially the evil beige everything

[Explosivo]

well if the computer like explodes to day it will just be a brilliant ending to an already fucked beyond repair day

[Scribbly]

Sound like a problem with your monitor/graphic card. I'd say: check all the graphic settings and check your wires.

Also try a different screen.

[Explosivo]

no the screen is fine ill check the wires later and we have already been through the graphics card

[Lewiji]

Well the white lines definately sound like a hardware problem, hard drive problems won't effect the display.

The Program Running dialogue comes up on my sisters account, make sure you haven't got anything weird in your startup folder.

The dialogue box thing is meant to happen occaisonally for a security check, you can change this in control panel somewhere. It also comes up if you press ctrl+alt+delete at the "friendly" login screen.