after installing SP2 on XP pro, the computer keeps rebooting

ok ...i was finally able to install service pack 2 on a freshly
re-installed xp pro machine.
once the install was done i rebooted per the instruction on the window.
when windows came back up there was an error message:
" the computer had just recovered from a serious crash "
(or something like that)
the machine booted up fine though.
when i rebooted again the machine would not come up correctly.
as soon as it would get to the first msconfig screen ( i have some
start up stuff turned off from there - real player etc...- ) it would
reboot. this would go on again and again.
i can boot up in safe mode no problem ...

any ideas ?

1. How to use the Automatic Recovery feature to recover your computer if
the Windows XP Service Pack 2 Setup program is not completed successfully:
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=875355

2. Reboot tapping F8 each second.
Select "Last known good configuration" at the menu.
If that fails, reboot tapping F8 again this time choosing Safe Mode.
Then System Restore to Date/Time before issue started:
Start/All Programs/Accessories/System Tools/System Restore

3. Otherwise perform a Repair Installation:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/repaxp.htm

4. When you are ready for SP-2, follow the Service Pack Installation
Checklist:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
http://www.dts-l.org


"fxman" <> wrote in message
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> ok ...i was finally able to install service pack 2 on a freshly
> re-installed xp pro machine.
> once the install was done i rebooted per the instruction on the window.
> when windows came back up there was an error message:
> " the computer had just recovered from a serious crash "
> (or something like that)
> the machine booted up fine though.
> when i rebooted again the machine would not come up correctly.
> as soon as it would get to the first msconfig screen ( i have some
> start up stuff turned off from there - real player etc...- ) it would
> reboot. this would go on again and again.
> i can boot up in safe mode no problem ...
>
> any ideas ?