Right-click on My Computer, and then select Properties > Advanced. Under Startup and Recovery, select 
Settings. Clear the Automatically Restart check box.
Windows Advanced Boot Option
Windows 7:
1. Press F8 to open the Windows Advanced Boot Option screen.
2. Select Disable automatic restart on system failure to view error messages.
Windows 8:
1. Press F11 (System Recovery) to open the Windows Advanced Boot Option screen.
2. Select Startup Settings to view error messages.
Freeze at Windows Logo (hang/lockup)
 
Symptoms
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Has power, light activity, fan spinning
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HP Logo displays briey
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Attempt to boot to operating system and 
freeze/hang at Windows logo
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No response to pressing num lock or caps 
lock key
Possible causes
Conict of instructions from multiple programs or drivers; installing a new hardware 
or program that is not compatible (may also cause a blue screen error—see blue 
screen issue).
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