not able to boot after Windows update

[Test]

I did a windows xp update and was ask to restart the cpu... I restarted the
cpu successfully. Then
later I rebooted again and the system took a long time at the windows logo
screen and then the error "autochk program not found... skipping" was given.
After this message the cpu
reboots. I tried booting in safe mode and using lask know good config, but
no matter
which one I choose, I end up in the same place... "autochk program not
found... skipping" and then reboot. I tried xp cd repair and it
stalls at 3%. Has anyone had this problem and what did you do to fix? I am
willing to reinstall clean XP but would like to save about 10 files before I
do so? Any suggestions?

 

[Rich Barry]

Take a look here
http://www.techspot.com/vb/all/windows/t-7746-autochkexe-not-found.html

 

[Ashendarei]

I did a windows xp update and was ask to restart the cpu... I
restarted the
cpu successfully. Then
later I rebooted again and the system took a long time at the
windows logo
screen and then the error "autochk program not found...
skipping" was given.
After this message the cpu
reboots. I tried booting in safe mode and using lask know good
config, but
no matter
which one I choose, I end up in the same place... "autochk
program not
found... skipping" and then reboot. I tried xp cd repair and
it
stalls at 3%. Has anyone had this problem and what did you do
to fix? I am
willing to reinstall clean XP but would like to save about 10
files before I
do so? Any suggestions?

Hi Test, couple of suggestions to try:

boot to a windows XP disk, and go to the recovery console.

from there you will get to a command prompt, try:

fixboot

or

fixmbr


these lines will re-write your HD’s boot sector and master boot
record, erasing the current (and possibly damaged) versions.

you can also try:
chkdsk /r

(will automatically do a check/repair of your HDD)


~Ash