can only boot in safe mode after installing xp sp3

I installed sp3 update on Windows XP. Now I can only boot in safe mode (with
networkding). Any ideas how to get around thi

a0168090 wrote:
> I installed sp3 update on Windows XP. Now I can only boot in safe
> mode (with networkding). Any ideas how to get around this?

- Computer make/model and CPU type (AMD, Intel?)
- AntiVirus software in use and last full scan with it?
- AntiSpyware software in use and last full scan with it?
- Last time you ran a full CHKDSK and a full defragmentation on the hard
disk drive?
- Last full backup?
- Last time (if ever) you updated the hardware drivers on the system
(motherboard chipset, video card, sound card, network card, etc.)? And
*how* you did this from *where*?

Likely the most important question:
- System Restore is enabled or disabled?

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MS-MVP
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How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

I am having the same exact problem. Screen is stuck with the Windows xp lofo
for 2 hours. Turn off and can start in safe mode.
Dell DImension 4300S Pentium4
AVG antivirus daily scan
Scotty Watchdog real time
defrag 2 weeks ago
no full backup
never updated hardware drives
system restore enabled, but tried to latest restore point and still stuck on
same windows xp logo screen

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Kristin


"Shenan Stanley" wrote:

> a0168090 wrote:
> > I installed sp3 update on Windows XP. Now I can only boot in safe
> > mode (with networkding). Any ideas how to get around this?
>
> - Computer make/model and CPU type (AMD, Intel?)
> - AntiVirus software in use and last full scan with it?
> - AntiSpyware software in use and last full scan with it?
> - Last time you ran a full CHKDSK and a full defragmentation on the hard
> disk drive?
> - Last full backup?
> - Last time (if ever) you updated the hardware drivers on the system
> (motherboard chipset, video card, sound card, network card, etc.)? And
> *how* you did this from *where*?
>
> Likely the most important question:
> - System Restore is enabled or disabled?
>
> --
> Shenan Stanley
> MS-MVP
> --
> How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>
>
>

How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 3 from your computer
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950249

Where to get assistance -

Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 (All Languages)
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...3&gprid=522131

Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3). This support for SP3 is valid
until April 14, 2009. For more information about this policy, visit the
Windows XP Support Lifecycle page located at
http://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle/?p1=3223. Chat and e-mail support is
available only in the United States and Canada. For all other Windows XP
issues, visit the Help and Support site at
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...spx?gprid=1173, and then choose
your product.

.. US:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...3&gprid=522131

.. CA:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...3&gprid=522131

.. UK:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...3&gprid=522131

.. AU:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...3&gprid=522131

.. Other:
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...spx?gprid=1173
select Windows XP | select Windows XP Service Pack 3


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http://taurarian.mvps.org
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"Kristin" <> wrote in message
news234CA37-85D2-4025-BC92-...
>I am having the same exact problem. Screen is stuck with the Windows xp
>lofo
> for 2 hours. Turn off and can start in safe mode.
> Dell DImension 4300S Pentium4
> AVG antivirus daily scan
> Scotty Watchdog real time
> defrag 2 weeks ago
> no full backup
> never updated hardware drives
> system restore enabled, but tried to latest restore point and still stuck
> on
> same windows xp logo screen
>
> --
> Kristin
>
>
> "Shenan Stanley" wrote:
>
>> a0168090 wrote:
>> > I installed sp3 update on Windows XP. Now I can only boot in safe
>> > mode (with networkding). Any ideas how to get around this?
>>
>> - Computer make/model and CPU type (AMD, Intel?)
>> - AntiVirus software in use and last full scan with it?
>> - AntiSpyware software in use and last full scan with it?
>> - Last time you ran a full CHKDSK and a full defragmentation on the hard
>> disk drive?
>> - Last full backup?
>> - Last time (if ever) you updated the hardware drivers on the system
>> (motherboard chipset, video card, sound card, network card, etc.)? And
>> *how* you did this from *where*?
>>
>> Likely the most important question:
>> - System Restore is enabled or disabled?
>>
>> --
>> Shenan Stanley
>> MS-MVP
>> --
>> How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
>> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>>
>>
>>