Uninstalling XP2 when you can't log on

[Guest]

I installed XP2 onto my PC but now I can't use it at all. On start-up I just
end up with the desktop with no icons and no taskbar plus a windows explorer
error "windows explorer encountered a problem and needs to close" (detail of
error lists explorer.exe.mdmp). I have tried to look up how I can uinstall
SP2 and get my PC back, but can't seem to find anything that will work. I
think I may need to get hold of a start-up disk. Any ideas? Many Thanks.

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

After the next reboot, keep tapping F8 to see if you can access a screen
that has 'LAst Known Good Configuration' as an option. Try that to see if
you can boot into Windows. If that doesn't help, try to access the same
screen again for a System Restore in Safe Mode.

 

[Rock]

I installed XP2 onto my PC but now I can't use it at all. On start-up I just
end up with the desktop with no icons and no taskbar plus a windows explorer
error "windows explorer encountered a problem and needs to close" (detail of
error lists explorer.exe.mdmp). I have tried to look up how I can uinstall
SP2 and get my PC back, but can't seem to find anything that will work. I
think I may need to get hold of a start-up disk. Any ideas? Many Thanks.

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

How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 2 from your computer
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=875350

Installing Service Packs
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

Pre-Install, Install, Tidying Up Afterwards
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=45

What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/sp2_whattoknow.mspx

Get the Latest Updates and Information from Your PC Manufacturer Before
Installing Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/oemlinks.mspx

The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=837783

Using programs and hardware with Service Pack 2 (SP2)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;ln;xpsp2swhw

Programs that may behave differently in Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=884130

If running Office 2003 make sure you have the latest Service Pack
http://office.microsoft.com/home/default.aspx

Changes to Functionality in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/sp2chngs.mspx

Windows XP Service Pack 2: What's New for Internet Explorer and Outlook
Express
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/ieoeoverview.mspx

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Support Center
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;EN-US;windowsxpsp2

Free Technical Support for SP2
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;en-us;Prodoffer80&sd=GN