What is startup phase in Windows XP?
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What is startup phase in Windows XP?
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The Microsoft Windows XP startup phase involves the following steps:
- Power-on self test (POST) phase
- Initial startup phase
- Boot loader phase
- Detect and configure hardware phase
- Kernel loading phase
- Logon phase
The above startup phases are different steps applied to the computer every time it is started or restarted after a normal shutdown. However, it does not apply when a computer resumes from hibernation or standby mode.
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