http://www.michna.com/kb/WxSP2.htm#B...2_installation
Boot or shutdown problems after Service Pack 2 installation
and/or
http://forum.aumha.org/viewtopic.php?t=7447
Specific Issue - Prescott Processors and XP-SP2
Fail to Boot into system after installing SP2 for Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=885626
Your computer stops responding when you restart to complete the installation of
Windows XP Service Pack 2
"Acidrain" <> wrote in message
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> Hello
> Having troubles with SP2 install
> History : I am running a computer i bought from MDG computers its like dell
> and i got windows xp from them. I have reformated my computer a couple times
> since i have bought it. I have got the SP2 cd sent to my house so i can
> install i from cd.
>
> Problem
> Installed patch from windows updates for problem about not starting.
> Downloaded sp2 from automatic up date installed. Asks to reboot I say ok.
> Then it starts up however it doesnt get on user log on screen, it just keeps
> restarting saying error has occured and asks if i wanna start in safe mode
> or normal mode.
>
> Can neone help please?