Solve : XP Freezes at startup or reboot unless I beat on it.?

1.	Solve : XP Freezes at startup or reboot unless I beat on it.?
Answer» I am running XP and when I start up or reboot I GET to the Windows screen with the blue bar scrolling across the screen, It will scroll across for a while & then freeze up. If I go TV old school & slap the sides of the CPU as it goes through this process it will boot up & I'm good to go. I could do without the Gene Krupa ROUTINE on every start up. HELP?I would remove a side panel and carefully remove and re-seat all components...make sure the heatsink/fan combo is secure and do some general housekeeping. Use a can of compressed air...do NOT use a vacuum ! As always when working inside the case remove all power SOURCES and take anti-static precautions... Replace all components and hook up the power and power up. Leave a side panel off for now to be able to check if all FANS are functioning...You should not Beat on your Computer. Beat your wife but not your computer.

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