windows sp2

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diana

I downloaded xp sp2 to my kids computer and now it won't
even boot up. Getting the message remove floppy and
retry. nothing in drive a and it will not let me abort or
even go into safe mode, getting the same message. Please
help.
 
Diana;
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
 
I've experienced the same problem too..it won't even boot
up..I've tried going to safe mode and even in the last
known good configuration but still it won't enter windows
xp. The bar below the windows xp logo does't even move..
ANyone who could help please!? really need it badly..
 
My system at home also will no longer boot.
I have a dual boot system at home with two versions of Windows XP one
for me and one for the kids. I am using partition magic's bootmagic V7
to control the boot process. I tried last night to install SP2 in my
partition and when it re-booted the spash screen comes up and then it
reboots.
It even does this on my kids XP partition. I have disabled the boot
magic and tried to have XP boot itself same problem. I will be trying
a system restore tonight. What realy has me about this is why it
messed up another hidden partition. Never had that heppen before. That
says that if you make a copy of your system partition and install SP2
on one the other will no longer work.
Bad news.
 
Chris Masullo said:
My system at home also will no longer boot.
I have a dual boot system at home with two versions of Windows XP one
for me and one for the kids. I am using partition magic's bootmagic V7
to control the boot process. I tried last night to install SP2 in my
partition and when it re-booted the spash screen comes up and then it
reboots.
It even does this on my kids XP partition. I have disabled the boot
magic and tried to have XP boot itself same problem. I will be trying
a system restore tonight. What realy has me about this is why it
messed up another hidden partition. Never had that heppen before. That
says that if you make a copy of your system partition and install SP2
on one the other will no longer work.
Bad news.
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I may be missing something here, but why go to all the trouble (and
expense!) of TWO installations of XP - one for you and one for the kids? Why
not just one and give the kids limited user accounts? if you have Pro then
there are certainly sufficient controls in that to enable you to set up
their accounts such that they cannot screw up the system!
 
I'm doing this to protect my OS and files from a viris or other
internet attack. I trust my kids, but when they are on the internet
things happen, and in the past I have had to reload their OS.
They need internet access to do their homework, so I just want
to be safe. I guess I will have to buy a second HD and image the
entire drive from now on before I do any major upgrades.

Anyone else with bootmagic load SP2?
 
Wouldn't it be simpler to use restricted access (or password protected)
filtering software? For example, Ad-Aware (a well known spyware detector and
filter) can be set so that only your account can change the settings. Or you
can set appropriate group policies (if you have XP Pro.) How about regularly
imaging your system partition from a known good state (a smart idea under
any circumstances)?
 
Ted said:
Wouldn't it be simpler to use restricted access (or password
protected) filtering software? For example, Ad-Aware (a well known
spyware detector and filter) can be set so that only your account can
change the settings. Or you can set appropriate group policies (if
you have XP Pro.)
Click to expand...

That's exactly what I said in so many words!
 
Yeah well next time tell me so I won't repeat what you wrote ;-> ;-> ;->

Ted Zieglar
 
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