And did you try Windows' Safe Mode.
Remember Windows Safe Mode is all over the web as to how so I didn't copy that here.
my gateway model# GT5435e will come on when start is pushed, than show the gateway logo and vga cable, & boot F10 & bias F2 & than screen goes blank, power is still on. any help will be much appreciated.

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