SP2 Hangs on boot up

[Mike Millar]

Hello

I have just tried to install SP2 and following the reboot
the machine hangs with the BIOS asking me to select 'last
good configuration' - which doesn't work either.

I can access in safe mode but the only way to re-boot is
to remove SP2.

I have an AMD64 FX53 motherboard.

Any ideas??

Regards

Mike

 

[Guest]

I've also had major problems with XP SP2.

The advice i'm getting, (in droves from non-MS user sites I've used for
years and mostly trust), is that I'm an idiot for installing SP2 in the first
place, (I agree with them unfortunately), and the only reliable answer is an
f-disk.

Re-formatting is the only answer at the moment apparently, sorry if this
isn't the news you were wanting to hear, I didn't want to hear it either but
I've tried almost everything else so far.

Good luck,
Dar.

 

[Rock]

Hello

I have just tried to install SP2 and following the reboot
the machine hangs with the BIOS asking me to select 'last
good configuration' - which doesn't work either.

I can access in safe mode but the only way to re-boot is
to remove SP2.

I have an AMD64 FX53 motherboard.

Any ideas??

Regards

Mike

Proper preparation is the key. Review these documents:

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

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

Installing Service Packs
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

Pre-Install, Install, Cleaning Up Afterwards
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=45

What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/sp2_whattoknow.mspx

Get the Latest Updates and Information from Your PC Manufacturer Before
Installing Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/oemlinks.mspx

The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=837783

Using programs and hardware with Service Pack 2 (SP2)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;ln;xpsp2swhw

Programs that may behave differently in Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=884130

If running Office 2003 make sure you have the latest Service Pack
http://office.microsoft.com/home/default.aspx

Changes to Functionality in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/sp2chngs.mspx

Windows XP Service Pack 2: What's New for Internet Explorer and Outlook
Express
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/ieoeoverview.mspx

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Support Center
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;EN-US;windowsxpsp2

Free Technical Support for SP2
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;en-us;Prodoffer80&sd=GN