SP2 installed, unable to boot

[Sam]

Downloaded SP2 for WinXP from the Microsoft website and
installed it on my DELL PC. After the installation was
complete successfully I was prompted to restart. When I
restarted my computer I get this message.

"stop: c0000135 {Unable to locate Component}
This application has failed to start because winsrv was
not found. Re-installing the application may fix this
problem."

I also tried to restart in safe mode still the same message

I would really appreciate if somebody could help me out.

Thanks.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

That error means the 'winsrv.dat' or 'winsrv.dll' file is missing or
corrupt in the Windows\System32 folder, or more likely that
the registry is corrupt.

How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Michael Stevens]

After performing a "Repair Install", reinstall SP2.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| Downloaded SP2 for WinXP from the Microsoft website and
| installed it on my DELL PC. After the installation was
| complete successfully I was prompted to restart. When I
| restarted my computer I get this message.
|
| "stop: c0000135 {Unable to locate Component}
| This application has failed to start because winsrv was
| not found. Re-installing the application may fix this
| problem."
|
| I also tried to restart in safe mode still the same message
|
| I would really appreciate if somebody could help me out.
|
| Thanks.
|