Re: HP - Video Driver Not initializing.

Sure, I'm on all day tomorrow, whenever.

Good night!

Re: HP - Video Driver Not initializing.

Normal boot would not load but just restart.

I booted into safe mode after this was hanging on for a while

windows\system32\drivers\mup.sys

In safe mode now.

I tried to get through the next steps, but came to a loss @

But what if you don't see a Security tab? Try this: Click to select the checkboxes in the "Network sharing and security" area -- one is labeled "Share this folder on the network" and the other is labeled "Allow network users to change my files." Change the share name to something short, like sysinfo. Then it'll let you in. Once you have finished this fix, go back and restore the original settings for security sake.
OK. Now here you are, in the inner sanctum where only the high priests go. Be not afraid, all ye who enter here. As Microsoft so eloquently puts it: NOTE : This folder contains one or more _restore {GUID} folders such as "_restore{87BD3667-3246-476B-923F-F86E30B3E7F8}".


Am I supposed to be doing this in regular windows or safe mode anyway?

Re: HP - Video Driver Not initializing.

Hi Grabby,

I am figuring that you did not just give up and let things lie waiting on me, . Can you give me an update on what you have tried so far, and where you are right now?

Looking forward to your reply,

TTFN

LGW

Re: HP - Video Driver Not initializing.

Actually I had to, partly because it was frustrating me and I had a paper due.

Anyways, Currently i am at Step 2. A question though, it would not load up into regular windows, is that a problem? I can go into safemode and start step 2 (the thing on page 3.) but I can't open the System Volume Information folder. When I right click I don't see a Sharing and Security option, and cannot locate "But what if you don't see a Security tab? Try this: Click to select the checkboxes in the "Network sharing and security" area".

Re: HP - Video Driver Not initializing.

Hi Grabby,

I thought that I sent this an hour ago. sorry about that.

What you need to do, is to right-click on the System Volume Information folder, in the top of the second section, you should see Sharing and Security.

If you do not see that, and you cannot boot into the Normal mode, post back, we may have to get creative with making those files visible in the Recovery Console.

Looking forward to your reply,

TTFN

LGW

Re: HP - Video Driver Not initializing.

Booting into normal mode throws me into a loop of me choosing normal mode and the computer just restarting.

In safe mode, found the system volume information folder, right click doesnt have "sharing and security"

Hovering = "Folder is empty", any clue?

Thanks: )

Re: HP - Video Driver Not initializing.

Yes, probably due to the fact that very protected system files are kept in that folder, and are not allowing you access without full system functionality being implemented.

The fact that you can get into Safe Mode is very promising however.

OK, since you can get into Safe Mode, can you get to Safe Mode with Networking? Is your system set up so that you can access the net from Safe Mode?

Looking forward to your reply,

TTFN

LGW

Re: HP - Video Driver Not initializing.

Yeup loaded in with networking.


AHA! got into volume information...

Re: HP - Video Driver Not initializing.

Right On Grabby!!

Re: HP - Video Driver Not initializing.

I had hope there... hah.

Finished everything and tried booting up like normal, it went to my desktop, the mouse turned into the timer thingy and it hasn't done anything. I can't go into task manager though, can't do anything except move my mouse around : )

What shall I do!

Re: HP - Video Driver Not initializing.

:angel: Stay very very calm.

OK, you were able to finish step 2. correct?

LGW

Re: HP - Video Driver Not initializing.

Heh, my laptop has been spazzing out yearly around this time. I was prepared!

Yeup, step 2 completed.

Re: HP - Video Driver Not initializing.

OK,

Go back into Recovery Console, and finish Step 3. I don't think that this is going to resolve all of your problems, hopefully, we can get you stable enough for you to do a repair install, and not lose any data.

This is it for me tonight, I will check on your thread tomorrow.

Looking forward to your reply,

TTFN

LGW

Re: HP - Video Driver Not initializing.

Guess I forgot to mention I finished step 3 as well but could not get into my desktop rather, I only saw the image (my wallpaper) and could do nothing else.

Goodnight : )

Re: HP - Video Driver Not initializing.

Hi guys,

I am having the exact same problem as Grabby. I spoke extensively with my computer manufacturer, Lenovo, and they advised me to use their recovery program to rescue my files and then re-format the hard drive to the original state. Is this a good idea? I was able to get all my files, but will doing that really get rid of whatever caused this?

Thanks in advance,
BigRed