initial bootup probs

[TheDeuce]

I am having startup problems with Windows 98se. The first boot (from the computer being off) gets me into windows, lets me enter my networking password, then freezes before it loads the desktop icons. The startbar and background load but nothing else. When I reset the computer it loads everything fine. That is wacky. Also, sometimes I get a registry error and Windows says it needs to repair and restart. Virus? HD going bad? Mobo is a Supermicro PIIIDR3 with 256 of that RDRAM. Possible solutions?

Thanks

 

[Thyme]

It's probably windows itself causing the problems. Put the CD in and reboot and reinstall, you won't lose your files.