SP2 Problems

[Champ]

I was getting some problems with SP2 so i uninstalled it,
restarted my computer and now my computer will not boot
windows, , i tried using system restore but i think that
the partition might have sometime corrupted cause it
always freezes at 79%. I don't have back up disks cause
that's what system restore is for, DUH! any ways, PLEASE
HELP ME!

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

NO, System Restore is not and never was intended as a replacement for
a regular back-up plan.
System Restore does not protect personal data:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/newsgroups/faqsrwxp.mspx
You need to back-up any important data, preferably on a different
drive otherwise a hard drive failure takes the data with it..

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

 

[Champ]

Actually, Compaq computers ship with system recovery
(restores OS, etc to factory settings). It keeps freezing.
now i have like 25% of windows missing from my hard drive
I can't get the thing to stop freezing. I didn't
receive a WIN XP disc to my knowledge with my computer
purchase. Any suggestions with this information?

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Go to the website of the hard drive manufacturer and get their hard
drive diagnostics.
If you have a hard drive failure, you will need the CD.
In any event, if not now, you will sooner or later need the CD.
Contact Compaq for possibility of getting the CD.