HELP!!! - XP not start after uninstall SP1

[qinzeng peng]

I uninstalled XP SP1 and some upgrade Hot Fix. and my computer can't start
up, it seems sth missing.
Bios ok, then XP Logo info., and at the very last step it becomes a black
screen and freezed there.

Thank you !!!

 

[Michael Solomon \(MS-MVP Windows Shell/User\)]

Assuming you have an actual XP CD as opposed to a recovery CD, try a Repair
install as follows:
NOTE, while a repair install should leave your data files intact, if
something goes wrong during the repair install, you may be forced to start
over and do a clean install of XP. If you don't have your data backed up,
you would lose your data should that eventuality occur.

Boot from the CD. If your system is set to be able to boot from the CD, it
should detect the disk and give a brief message, during the boot up, if you
wish to boot from the CD press any key.

Once you have pressed a key, setup should begin. You will see a reference
asking if you need to load special drivers and another notice that if you
wish to begin the ASR (Automatic Recovery Console) depress F2. Just let
setup run past all of that. It will continue to load files and drivers.

Then it will bring you to a screen. Eventually, you will come to a screen
with the option to (1) setup Windows or (2) Repair Windows Installation
using the Recovery console.

The first option, to setup Windows is the one you want and requires you to
press enter. When asked, press F8 to accept the end user agreement. Setup
will then search for previous versions of Windows. Upon finding your
version, it will ask if you wish to Repair your current installation or
install fresh. Press R, that will run a repair installation. From there
on, follow the screens.

If you only have a recovery CD, your options are quite limited. You can
either purchase a retail version of XP will allow you to perform the above
among other tools and options it has or you can run your system recovery
routine with the Recovery CD which will likely wipe your drive, deleting all
files but will restore your setup to factory fresh condition.

 

[qinzeng peng]

Dear Michael,
Thank you for the answers, here is my situation:
1, my XP CD is given when purchasing my Dell desktop, the label is
"Reinstallation CD, Microsoft Windows XP home Ed.".
2, I did reinstall the XP, and tried to use 'Repair console', but failed due
to wrong Administrator Password, I think my password is correct, anyway I
tried twice and failed.
3, so I reinstall using the 'repair method', not 'fresh install', and it did
reinstall completely.
4, after reinstall, it still not solve the problem.
boot up--> the Windows XP logo --> the blue bar with lighting turing back
and fro --> and then black scree ( maybe grey) and hang up there.
5, I install new XP in my E drive ( previous in C) and start up from it ok
and can access my computer and ready for fix sth.
6, Many thanks for further help!!!
Merry Christmas!

 

[Michael Solomon \(MS-MVP Windows Shell/User\)]

I must say, it sounds as though your XP setup is too badly corrupt to be
fixed. The next step would be to do a clean install which includes
formatted during setup. This will wipe your drive so I hope you have backed
up your data as this will wipe your drive, deleting all data currently on
the drive. The procedure for this is as follows:

***NOTE: if you have partitioning software such as Partition Magic,
www.powerquest.com, you could try creating a new partition if you don't have
a free partition for this, install XP to that drive, pull your data from the
current drive then delete the current partition and use the new
installation.

Failing that, however, it would appear your only choice is a new install to
the current drive:

Boot with the XP CD in the drive. When you see the message on the boot
screen to "Press any key in order to boot from the CD," do so.

After loading drivers and files, you should be taken to a screen with
the following:

To Setup Windows XP now, press ENTER.
To Repair a Windows XP Installation using Recovery Console press R.
To Quit setup without installing Windows XP, press F3.

In your case, press ENTER.

Agree to the License agreement by pressing F8.

You will then be taken to a screen with two options.

To repair the selected Windows XP installation press R.
To continue installing a fresh copy of Windows XP without repairing,
press ESC.

This will bring you to a partition map where you
can delete, create and format partitions.
Select the drive you wish to format, delete the partition, then create a new
partition, format as desired and continue with XP installation.