SUN
what operating system are you running?
Windows is booting up. You simply cannot see your desktop or the itemson it.
TApping on the F8 key when you first turn on the computer normally gets you a screen that allows you to choose several startup options.
Some are
1. Last known good configuration
2. Safe mode with networking
3. safe mode
4. Start windows normally
My XP does this so I need to know what operating system you are using.
Thanks