Re: 2003 server hangs at Applying Computer Settings - Can't login

May 19, 2008

Re: 2003 server hangs at Applying Computer Settings - Can't login

Hi Thread,

I had exactly the same problem. Normal boot activity, IP stack comes

up OK, server making all the right noises but hangs at the "Applying

Computer Settings". By 'hangs' I mean, the system was obviously still

responsive, but would not complete this process, hence no CTRL + ALT +

DEL screen.

The server was running Windows 2003 SBS server SP2 on a HP ML350 G5

which has known issues with the NIC (HP NC373i). I updated the driver

to the latest edition, latest BIOS and latest NIC BIOS firstly and then

opened a command prompt and did...

C:\>NETSH WINSOCK RESET

OK. Reboot to complete etc..

C:\>NETDIAG /fix

Loads of blah....

C:\>

And then rebooted. Winner! IT worked!

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Bullitt

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