constant rebooting after XP SP2 install

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My dad just installed SP2 on his xp and now the pc constantly reboots. Can't
even bring it up in safe mode. Any help out there?
 
http://www.michna.com/kb/WxSP2.htm#Boot_or_shutdown_problems_after_Service_Pack_2_installation
Boot or shutdown problems after Service Pack 2 installation

and/or

This article describes how to resolve an issue where your computer stops responding
(hangs) when you restart to complete the installation of Microsoft Windows XP Service
Pack 2 or Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005. This issue occurs on a limited number of
systems that use a version of basic input/output system (BIOS) that does not have
production support for Intel Pentium 4 and Intel Celeron D processors based on the
Prescott C-0 stepping
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/885626
Your computer stops responding when you restart to complete the installation of
Windows XP Service Pack 2 or Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005

Download for the fix is available here (install it before you install SP2):
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...99-5d75-454f-ae07-b620727be8d8&DisplayLang=en
 

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