SP2 Boot Loop Problem??

Hi All,

I have a friend that downloaded and installed the XP SP2
update and when the system prompted him to reboot to
continue, he did that and WinXP will not boot. It gets to
the Windows XP beginning screen then shuts itself off and
repeats, over and over. I've tried to go into safe mode --
no luck, last good config -- no luck, another other
options??

Gwen

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=875350
How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 2 from your computer

http://support.microsoft.com/default...t=windowsxpsp2
How to use the Automatic Recovery feature to recover your computer if the
Windows XP Service Pack 2 Setup program is not completed successfully

Service Pack 2 information
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

Are You Ready for WinXP SP2?
http://support.microsoft.com/default...r=windowsxpsp2

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/s...hattoknow.mspx
What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP Service Pack 2



"" <> wrote in message
news:094701c490de$1dc907f0$...
> Hi All,
>
> I have a friend that downloaded and installed the XP SP2
> update and when the system prompted him to reboot to
> continue, he did that and WinXP will not boot. It gets to
> the Windows XP beginning screen then shuts itself off and
> repeats, over and over. I've tried to go into safe mode --
> no luck, last good config -- no luck, another other
> options??
>
> Gwen

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

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

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

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/


"" <> wrote in
message news:094701c490de$1dc907f0$...
> Hi All,
>
> I have a friend that downloaded and installed the XP SP2
> update and when the system prompted him to reboot to
> continue, he did that and WinXP will not boot. It gets to
> the Windows XP beginning screen then shuts itself off and
> repeats, over and over. I've tried to go into safe mode --
> no luck, last good config -- no luck, another other
> options??
>
> Gwen