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From: Will S. on 22 Apr 2010 20:01
The info you asked for is as follows:
Windows XP Media Center Edition
Version 5.1( Build 2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.100216-1514: Service Pack 3 )

Internet Explorer 8
Version 8.0.6001.197021C

All Windows Updates have been installed.

I can see where it would appear to be coming out of hibernation except that
in coming out of hibernation tne progress bar lasts alot longer and along
with it is some text saying Resuming Windows and for advanced startup options
press F8

I am well aware of how to shut down my computer.

As I originally stated this just started yesterday. I have been using this
particular machine for 4 years and this has never done this before. Also as I
said, buy the activity of the hard drive it is if the OS is loading something
extra before starting Windows which it has also never done before.



"Shenan Stanley" wrote:

> Will S. wrote:
> > Please bear with me while I try to explain this. Yesterday when I
> > started my computer it went through the usual start up. First the
> > OEM boot screen folowed by a dark screen and no hard drive
> > activity then the Windows XP boot screen appears with the green
> > scanning bar, then welcome, etc.
> > Today when the computer started the OEM boot screen appeared as
> > usual but after that, when there normally is no activity and a
> > dark screen, the hard drive was buzzing away and there was a white
> > dashed, changing to solid white, progress bar at the bottom of the
> > screen before the Windows XP screen appeared. Then it finished
> > starting as normal and all seems to be working correctly so far.
> >
> > First, what happened that would cause this and second can it be
> > corrected? I tried Restore to yesterday with no change . Tried
> > restarting . Still the same. I do not remember anything different
> > before shutdown yesterday.
>
> Etaoin Shrdlu wrote:
> > As others have suggested, it sounds like you were coming out of
> > hibernation. Try shutting down completely and restarting. BTW, if
> > you have a green progress bar on the XP splash screen, it means you
> > haven't advanced beyond service pack 1 (the splash screen changed
> > with SP2). Get with the program, so to speak.
>
> Actually - I would suggest highly you report back here with the following
> information:
>
> Start button --> RUN
> (no "RUN"? Press the "Windows Key" + R on your keyboard)
> --> type in:
> winver
> --> Click OK.
>
> The picture at the top of the window that opens will give you the general
> (Operating System name and edition) while the line starting with the word
> "version" will give you the rest of the story. Post _both_ in response
> to this message verbatim. No paraphrasing - instead - ensure
> character-for-character copying. That's the edition (in the top picture)
> and the exact version number in detail (the 'version' line.)
>
> What version of Internet Explorer are you currently using? Easy to find
> out. Open Internet Explorer and while that is in-focus, press and hold
> the "ALT" key on your keyboard. With the "ALT" key still pressed, press
> (just once, no holding) the "H" key. Now, with the "ALT" key still
> pressed, press (just once, no holding) the "A" key. That will bring up
> the "About Internet Explorer" window. It will give you the exact version
> you are using - repeat what you see there in response to this message.
>
> How to determine whether a computer is running a 32-bit version or
> 64-bit version of the Windows operating system
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827218
>
> --
> Shenan Stanley
> MS-MVP
> --
> How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>
>
> .
>
From: Shenan Stanley on 22 Apr 2010 20:39
Will S. wrote:
> The info you asked for is as follows:
> Windows XP Media Center Edition
> Version 5.1( Build 2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.100216-1514: Service Pack 3 )
>
> Internet Explorer 8
> Version 8.0.6001.197021C
>
> All Windows Updates have been installed.
>
> I can see where it would appear to be coming out of hibernation
> except that in coming out of hibernation tne progress bar lasts
> alot longer and along with it is some text saying Resuming Windows
> and for advanced startup options press F8
>
> I am well aware of how to shut down my computer.
>
> As I originally stated this just started yesterday. I have been
> using this particular machine for 4 years and this has never done
> this before. Also as I said, buy the activity of the hard drive it
> is if the OS is loading something extra before starting Windows
> which it has also never done before.

With all due respect...

If it says "Resuming Windows" - you did hibernate.

Some machines do take longer to come out of hibernation than startup from
cold. I've done many tests that show this on some machines.

--
Shenan Stanley
MS-MVP
--
How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html


From: Etaoin Shrdlu on 22 Apr 2010 20:48
On 4/22/2010 7:39 PM, Shenan Stanley wrote:
> Will S. wrote:
>> The info you asked for is as follows:
>> Windows XP Media Center Edition
>> Version 5.1( Build 2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.100216-1514: Service Pack 3 )
>>
>> Internet Explorer 8
>> Version 8.0.6001.197021C
>>
>> All Windows Updates have been installed.
>>
>> I can see where it would appear to be coming out of hibernation
>> except that in coming out of hibernation tne progress bar lasts
>> alot longer and along with it is some text saying Resuming Windows
>> and for advanced startup options press F8
>>
>> I am well aware of how to shut down my computer.
>>
>> As I originally stated this just started yesterday. I have been
>> using this particular machine for 4 years and this has never done
>> this before. Also as I said, buy the activity of the hard drive it
>> is if the OS is loading something extra before starting Windows
>> which it has also never done before.
>
> With all due respect...
>
> If it says "Resuming Windows" - you did hibernate.
>
> Some machines do take longer to come out of hibernation than startup from
> cold. I've done many tests that show this on some machines.
>
The OP said that he was aware of the behavior seen on waking from
hibernation, but what he's seeing ain't it. I'd like to know how he's
getting (on the splash screen)a green progress bar with SP3.
From: Will S. on 22 Apr 2010 21:52

I only used the reference to "Resuming Windows " as an example as to what
happens when coming out of hibernation. It was not meant to say this is what
I am experiencing. Sorry for the misunderstanding. My problem is happening
on a startup after a shutdown or during a restart. Would repairing the boot
files correct this problem or is a reinstall of Windows the only solution?



"Shenan Stanley" wrote:

> Will S. wrote:
> > The info you asked for is as follows:
> > Windows XP Media Center Edition
> > Version 5.1( Build 2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.100216-1514: Service Pack 3 )
> >
> > Internet Explorer 8
> > Version 8.0.6001.197021C
> >
> > All Windows Updates have been installed.
> >
> > I can see where it would appear to be coming out of hibernation
> > except that in coming out of hibernation tne progress bar lasts
> > alot longer and along with it is some text saying Resuming Windows
> > and for advanced startup options press F8
> >
> > I am well aware of how to shut down my computer.
> >
> > As I originally stated this just started yesterday. I have been
> > using this particular machine for 4 years and this has never done
> > this before. Also as I said, buy the activity of the hard drive it
> > is if the OS is loading something extra before starting Windows
> > which it has also never done before.
>
> With all due respect...
>
> If it says "Resuming Windows" - you did hibernate.
>
> Some machines do take longer to come out of hibernation than startup from
> cold. I've done many tests that show this on some machines.
>
> --
> Shenan Stanley
> MS-MVP
> --
> How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>
>
> .
>
From: Will S. on 22 Apr 2010 22:10
I never said anything about the color of the progress bar on the Windows
splash screen. For the record the color is blue.



"Etaoin Shrdlu" wrote:

> On 4/22/2010 7:39 PM, Shenan Stanley wrote:
> > Will S. wrote:
> >> The info you asked for is as follows:
> >> Windows XP Media Center Edition
> >> Version 5.1( Build 2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.100216-1514: Service Pack 3 )
> >>
> >> Internet Explorer 8
> >> Version 8.0.6001.197021C
> >>
> >> All Windows Updates have been installed.
> >>
> >> I can see where it would appear to be coming out of hibernation
> >> except that in coming out of hibernation tne progress bar lasts
> >> alot longer and along with it is some text saying Resuming Windows
> >> and for advanced startup options press F8
> >>
> >> I am well aware of how to shut down my computer.
> >>
> >> As I originally stated this just started yesterday. I have been
> >> using this particular machine for 4 years and this has never done
> >> this before. Also as I said, buy the activity of the hard drive it
> >> is if the OS is loading something extra before starting Windows
> >> which it has also never done before.
> >
> > With all due respect...
> >
> > If it says "Resuming Windows" - you did hibernate.
> >
> > Some machines do take longer to come out of hibernation than startup from
> > cold. I've done many tests that show this on some machines.
> >
> The OP said that he was aware of the behavior seen on waking from
> hibernation, but what he's seeing ain't it. I'd like to know how he's
> getting (on the splash screen)a green progress bar with SP3.
> .
>
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