Reboot Loop

[tvaughn05]

I was having a small problem with pop-ups, and I posted my problem on
geekstogo.com. One of the Staff there told me to install Windows XP
SP1a.
So, I went to
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/sp1/default.mspx,
and I downloaded the service pack. After installing the service pack, I
restarted the computer. And now it just sets itself on a restart loop!
It won't stop restarting!! I tried loading Windows normally, Last Known
Good Configuration, and in Safe Mode, and each time I as soon as the
Windows XP logo disappeared, the computer restarted. I did not back up
my data, and I need this data for work tommorow. I had fixed this once
before while installing SP2, but I had access to safe mode.

I found these links, but none of them addressed my specific topic.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/873161/en-us
http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.windowsxp.setup_deplo...
http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.windowsxp.general/bro...
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/pcmaintenance/qt/rebootbreakout.htm

You can view my original issue at the below link. It contains
additional information about my system.

http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/index.php?act=ST&f=37&t=88465

Any help would be greatly appreciated ASAP, as I need my computer by
tommorow, and I did not backup my data...I learned my lesson about
backup...

-Tony

 

[tvaughn05]

Thank you, but the only other system I own is a Gateway laptop.

Thank you anyway =)

Tony

 

[Michael C]

Any help would be greatly appreciated ASAP, as I need my computer by
tommorow, and I did not backup my data...I learned my lesson about
backup...

I'm not sure how to solve the problem but I can tell you that your data is
still there and could easily be accessed by removing the hdd and placing it
in another machine as the second drive.

Michael

 

[tvaughn05]

Thank you all for helping me with my computer problem. The issue has
been resolved.
-Tony

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

Have you tried Safe mode with Command Prompt? If it loads, you can run
C:\Windows\system32\restore\restrui.exe to open the System Restore GUI and
try a point before the installation.

By the way, you don't need to install SP1a, you can (and should) go straight
to SP2.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

 

[Guest]

Would you share with us what the resolution was??

 

[Plato]

I was having a small problem with pop-ups, and I posted my problem on
geekstogo.com. One of the Staff there told me to install Windows XP
SP1a.

Incorrect advice. One does NOT upgrade their OS to fix
spyware/virus/malware problems.

 

[tvaughn05]

Thank you, I apologize for not getting back to you quicker. I fixed the
problem by running the Windows repair console, and using "fixboot c:".
I then restarted the computer, and booting of my Windows repair CD
provided by Gateway. I ran that installation asking it to repair my
Operating System. All my data was preserved (i did have to regain
ownership of the files and folders however).

Thank you for your help,

Tony