On Saturday 14 May 2005 01:08 am, Randolph Jones wrote: > I have FC3 2.6.11.7. I have been ok for some time, and recently > my system fails on boot every other boot > the x window starts and fails at hardware check, requiring > poweroff and restart > next boot is ok, but if I use cmdline shutdown or the menu it will > freeze the next boot > the mouse moves but keyboard does not respond > the display freezes during the hardware check > I dont see anything in the messages file > Any ideas where to look for the problem? > TIA > rfjones I have had this sort of problem with some programs, especially Adobe and java programs sucking up all CPU resources. Check what you are starting with X a startup program may be at fault. You can use top to see wich ones may be at fault ( you will have to be patient it can take a few minutes for top to start). -- John H Ludwig Common sense is so rare, why do they call it common!!! I'm not schitziod! I got better tomorrow.