Windows runs, but no display

When I switch from Mac OS 10.5.6 to Windows XP Pro, Windows starts up, but there is no display. I know Windows is running because it responds to keyboard commands with appropriate Windows noises. This began when I tried to switch to Windows without ejecting my external hard drive connected via FireWire 800. Is there a magic fix, or do I need to reinstall BootCamp & (or) Windows?

Ran Bootcamp assistant & unable to reinstall Windows
Removed & reinstalled 20GB Windows partition & tried to reinstall Windows
When I execute Bootcamp Assistant “Start Windows Installation” screen and click “Start Installation”, the screen goes dark & stays dark. Finder “DEVICES” list shows 3 items: Richard’s HD, iDisk, & BOOTCAMP. I again removed the Bootcamp partition & Finder “DEVICES” list now shows 2 items: Richard’s HD, iDisk
Then, to start or restart to Leopard OS, I had to do a hard shut down & start &, when I get the “bong” hold down the “alt option” key until I get a gray screen with no Apple logo, but get my “HD” button, then click on it.
I reset the “Default Operating System” to “Mac OS X…” in System Preferences > Startup Disk which now allows computer to start up or restart to OS X without my intervention.
Please God someday let me be Windows-free. Presently only 2 obstacles left: Crosstrainer II and Streets & Trips.

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[edit]
What to do
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[SOLVED]Systemd: noftify-send running but not displaying

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Hello
I would not use systemd to do that.
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#!/bin/bash
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Hi I was wandering if anyone can help
I'm running TTA Enterprise 3.40.911 on SuSe Linx 8 enterprise server.
Intel Linux Kernal 2.4+
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Regards,
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Thanks but no joy, I downloaded openssh and changed the x app to yes in
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Regards,
David
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