After Windows XP boots all I get is a blank screen

[Rmynhier]

I tried restoring in safe mode but I could not get past "Confirm Restore
Point Selection". I clicked next but nothing happened.
Thanks for any help.

 

[db ´¯`·.. >]

you might try to boot
up with your windows
cd and access the
repair/recovery console.

at the disk prompt
run the following
commands>:

chkdsk
fixboot
fixmbr

then exit and try
to boot as normal.



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[Rmynhier]

What if I don't have a windows cd?

you might try to boot
up with your windows
cd and access the
repair/recovery console.

at the disk prompt
run the following
commands>:

chkdsk
fixboot
fixmbr

then exit and try
to boot as normal.



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db·´¯`·...¸><)))º>
DatabaseBen, Retired Professional
- Systems Analyst
- Database Developer
- Accountancy
- Veteran of the Armed Forces

 

[John John (MVP)]

Don't bother with it, db doesn't know what these commands do or when
they should be used, he's sending you on a wild goose chase! There is
ever a slight chance that chkdsk might correct a file error but that
would be more of a fluke than anything else.

When you boot the Windows installation can you bring up the Task Manager
with Ctrl+Alt+Del? If yes, is Explorer.exe running?

John

 

[Rmynhier]

I found a backup I did and tried to restore. Was able to get to signin
screen and picked a profile and got to the desktop. But cannot do anything,
Start menu or any applications or Task Manager by Alt-Ctrl-Delete.

I do not have a Windows install CD.

 

[John John (MVP)]

Does this happen with all your user accounts? Can you properly start
Windows in Safe Mode? Try creating a new user account in Safe Mode then
try to log on to the newly created user account.

John

 

[Gerry]

Have you tried Last Known Good Configuration?
A description of the Safe Mode Boot options in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315222/en-us


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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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