This is a Vista forum, but XP works pretty much the same in this situation (as I used XP ever since it was released and still have another computer using XP and clients who still use XP). You probably don't have to reboot; however, you may need to disconnect from the network (local and/or internet) and then re-establish the connections so the new DNS entry is recognized. Actually, you can ...
If the above step does not fix the issue would suggest that you perform a System Restore on the computer to restore back the previous settings when it was working fine. To use the Windows Recovery Environment, you must have the Windows Vista or Windows 7 installation disc. To start the Windows Recovery Environment, follow these steps:
I have had this computer with Windows 8 for a few months now and I get a message saying it is going to restart in 15 minutes, but there is no way to delay the restart. It is annoying to have to restart when I am in the middle of doing something. How can I change this so I have the option to delay a restart when updates need to restart the computer?
The computer will also crash more frequently and generate dump files during this process. If your system fails to boot after driver verifier is turned on or enough dump files are generated, please restore via the restore point.
Restart Windows 8.1 When I have to restart after a update or other reason, the monitor goes black and states NO SIGNAL. The computer still has the white power light on. Nothing happens so I have to Reboot. How do I correct this problem?
*Big sigh* My laptop’s fan wouldnt turn off, and restarting my pc wasnt helping, so I read online I should try a “clean reboot.” I did the clean reboot based on instructions I read, but now I can’t log back into my computer.
Do this twice On the third start Windows will boot into the Recovery Environment and from there you can access System Repair, Safe Mode, Command Prompt . . . etc. Go to Troubleshoot - Advanced Option - Startup Settings and click Restart Upon restart, press 4 to enter Safe Mode Once in Safe Mode, open msconfig and undo those changes you made
Hi Davin, Start your PC, just as Windows attempts to load (spinning dots), press and hold Power Button for 5 - 10 seconds to perform a Hard Shut Down Do this twice On the third start Windows will boot into the Recovery Environment and from there you can access System Repair, Safe Mode, Command Prompt . . . etc. Please try each option one at a time, then see of Windows will boot . . . Go to ...
I have a new computer at work with Windows 8 Pro. Everything is working quite well, however I have a problem with the monitor after restarting or waking from sleep.
