comp wont boot after sp2

[sam rodriguez]

after downloading SP2, my computer wont boot up. i have
tried starting from safe mode but its still the same. big
problem is i have not backed up all my data, can anyone
help me at least to boot up with a minimal driver so i
can just copy my data?

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

Try 'Last Known Good Configuration' - same screen as the access to Safe
Mode - to see if you can boot into Windows normally.

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Sam;
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

Reboot tapping F8 each second.
Select "Last known good configuration" at the menu.
If that fails, reboot tapping F8 again this time choosing Safe Mode.
Then System Restore to Date/Time before issue started:
Start/All Programs/Accessories/System Tools/System Restore

Otherwise perform a Repair Installation:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/repaxp.htm

When you are ready for SP-2, follow the Service Pack Installation
Checklist:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

 

[Hans-Georg Michna]

after downloading SP2, my computer wont boot up. i have
tried starting from safe mode but its still the same. big
problem is i have not backed up all my data, can anyone
help me at least to boot up with a minimal driver so i
can just copy my data?

Sam,

if all else fails, have a look at
http://www.michna.com/kb/WxSP2.htm.

Hans-Georg