Boot Failure: System Haulted

[Angelo]

XP Home Installation works just fine, no errors and finds
all the hardware. I can power off, reboot install stuff
and there is no problems. As soon as I download even 1
Windows update and the system reboots it locks up at the
XP logo and eventually gives me the error "Boot Failure:
System Haulted" I've tried chkdsk /r and a repair install
as well, safe mode boots up ok and Last Known Good menu
doesn't do much.

 

[Guest]

If repair doesnt work nor LastKknownGood then you simply
have to format completly and install a clean win xp.

 

[owlbird]

Hi, it's easy. Please visit http://www.ptdd.com and download Partition Table Doctor

 

[Malke]

If repair doesnt work nor LastKknownGood then you simply
have to format completly and install a clean win xp.

I really don't think messing about with your partition table is the
right answer. It sounds much more like you are having hardware
failures. Here is some generic hardware troubleshooting info:

1) Open the computer and run it open, cleaning out all dust bunnies and
observing all fans (overheating will cause system freezing); 2) test
the RAM - I like Memtest86 from www.memtest86.com - let the test run
for an extended (like overnight) period of time - unless errors are
seen immediately; 3) test the hard drive with a diagnostic utility from
the mftr.; 4) test the motherboard. If you can't do this testing
yourself, take the machine to a good local computer repair shop (not a
CompUSA or Best Buy type of store).

Malke