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XP not loading up after installing sp2!?
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      08-28-2004
i downloaded service pack 2 for XP and after installing it the was a error
with my explorer, so i then reset my comuputer i how it will not load up. it
comes to a page asking if i would like to start it in safety mode, start
windows with the settings that last were working or start windows up but they
all don't work if you use safety mode it comes up with loads of drivers then
stops as does nothink else and if you start windows normaly it gets to the
boot up page the bar to tell you how much has loaded gets half way a stops
and nothink happens from then on. i do not know what to do can anyone help
please!!??
 
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Carey Frisch [MVP]
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      08-28-2004
How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Michael Stevens]

After performing a "Repair Install", reinstall SP2.

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...t/default.aspx

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"XP not loading up after installing sp2!?" wrote:

| i downloaded service pack 2 for XP and after installing it the was a error
| with my explorer, so i then reset my comuputer i how it will not load up. it
| comes to a page asking if i would like to start it in safety mode, start
| windows with the settings that last were working or start windows up but they
| all don't work if you use safety mode it comes up with loads of drivers then
| stops as does nothink else and if you start windows normaly it gets to the
| boot up page the bar to tell you how much has loaded gets half way a stops
| and nothink happens from then on. i do not know what to do can anyone help
| please!!??
 
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Jimbo
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      08-28-2004
Well all this is well and good but it doesnt answer WHY we cant Download SP2??

I've tried twice now and it's locked my PC both times trying to install it..

Luckily the Repair mentioned does work and i dont lose any of my info..

BUT i want to install SP2 but cant....what do we do???.....Wait for thge
Service Pack for the Service Pack????

"Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:

> How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
>
> [Courtesy of MS-MVP Michael Stevens]
>
> After performing a "Repair Install", reinstall SP2.
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows XP - Shell/User
>
> Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...t/default.aspx
>
> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> "XP not loading up after installing sp2!?" wrote:
>
> | i downloaded service pack 2 for XP and after installing it the was a error
> | with my explorer, so i then reset my comuputer i how it will not load up. it
> | comes to a page asking if i would like to start it in safety mode, start
> | windows with the settings that last were working or start windows up but they
> | all don't work if you use safety mode it comes up with loads of drivers then
> | stops as does nothink else and if you start windows normaly it gets to the
> | boot up page the bar to tell you how much has loaded gets half way a stops
> | and nothink happens from then on. i do not know what to do can anyone help
> | please!!??
>

 
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