Windows XP Update - stuck in a boot loop.

In early December I ran live update. Everything installed fine and I
restarted. At this point the PC would not boot up, it just kept resorting to
a DOS page and then would try to restart and repeat the whole process. I was
able to do a complete system restore, but as soon as I ran windows updates, I
got the same issue. I was told at bestbuy (geeksquad) that this is a windows
XP sp2 registry problem. They want $60 to fix it. Does anyone know how to
fix this? Thanks for any help.

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/


"clevedog" <> wrote in message
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> In early December I ran live update. Everything installed fine and I
> restarted. At this point the PC would not boot up, it just kept resorting
> to
> a DOS page and then would try to restart and repeat the whole process. I
> was
> able to do a complete system restore, but as soon as I ran windows
> updates, I
> got the same issue. I was told at bestbuy (geeksquad) that this is a
> windows
> XP sp2 registry problem. They want $60 to fix it. Does anyone know how
> to
> fix this? Thanks for any help.