SP2 Download disabled my computer

I downloaded SP2 this afternoon and now an not able to
even boot to the desktop. I get a message (c0000135)
saying that WINSRV cannot be located and that I should try
reinstalling the application. I am now completely unable
to use my computer. Could someone tell me how to fix this
Serious problem-- short of reinstalling Windows XP and
losing all my progams. THANKS!

The SP2 download would not have changed any system files on your machine
until you start the installation. It is possible that other software
installation or changes to your system caused this. I would recommend you try
to boot in safe mode and use system restore to get back to previously stable
state.

The link below has info as how to boot in safe mode
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/h...t_failsafe.asp

To perform a system restore go to Help and Support link in the start menu
then click on "System Restore" and follow the instructions on your screen.

This posting is provided "As Is" with no warranties, and confers no rights

Gigel A [MSFT]

"HTenison" wrote:

> I downloaded SP2 this afternoon and now an not able to
> even boot to the desktop. I get a message (c0000135)
> saying that WINSRV cannot be located and that I should try
> reinstalling the application. I am now completely unable
> to use my computer. Could someone tell me how to fix this
> Serious problem-- short of reinstalling Windows XP and
> losing all my progams. THANKS!
>