Windows will not boot after latest windows update

[Guest]

I am using a dell dimension 2400 desktop with OEM operating system. After
restarting due to windows update I cannot boot to windows - in safe mode or
safe mode command prompt. I can get to the recovery console but none of the
web or microsoft suggestions seem to work. I am now 85% through the symptom
tree analysis and all looks good. OOPS! It keeps restarting the IDE Disk -
ReadTest. ANY suggestions?? HELP!!! I cannot lose the data on this computer.
Thanks

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

I am using a dell dimension 2400 desktop with OEM operating system. After
restarting due to windows update I cannot boot to windows - in safe mode or
safe mode command prompt. I can get to the recovery console but none of the
web or microsoft suggestions seem to work. I am now 85% through the symptom
tree analysis and all looks good. OOPS! It keeps restarting the IDE Disk -
ReadTest. ANY suggestions?? HELP!!! I cannot lose the data on this computer.
Thanks

If you cannot afford to lose the data on this PC then there is
something badly wrong. Essential data must be backed up
regularly to an independent medium, NO EXCEPTIONS!

Your first step must be to save your data. The second step
will be to restore your installation. Here is what you can do:

1. Get yourself a new hard disk and an external USB case to
match. It could be a 2.5" disk (nice and small but a little
more expensive) or a 3.5" disk (larger, requires a power
pack). This will be your backup disk from now on.

2. Connect this disk to a friend's PC and partition/format it.

3. Install your hard disk as a slave disk in your friend's WinXP PC.
Don't do it sooner - there is a risk that you might format it
by mistake . . .

4. Save your precious data to your backup disk.

5. Check that your data is really there.

6. Come back here for further instructions to repair your installation.

If Windows prevents you from accessing the data on your
friend's PC, seize ownership of the data folders. Click Start / Help
and look for help on "seize ownership" if unsure how to do this.

You can, of course, repair Windows without saving your files
first. There is a real risk that you might lose the lot but since you
are used to living dangerously then you might want to wear this
risk.

 

[Larry(LJL269)]

KB911567= MS06-016 Cumulative Security Update for Outlook Express:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/911567/en-us & KB923694=MS06-076
Cumulative security update for Outlook Express:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923694/en-us both remove the feature
that allows you to save unsent messages for use as message templates.
"You therefore have a choice of accepting loss of functionality in
exchange for protection against some hypothetical threat, or you can
continue using Outlook Express with all features intact and not worry
about things hypothetical that have not been shown to exist. The
removal of X-UNSENT functionality is quite intentional, and so is not
just a regression bug that might be fixed. This applies also to
Windows Mail in Vista and any future products that might grow from
OE/Winmail. This makes no sense to me" says Microsoft MVP Tom Koch @
http://www.insideoe.com/

I installed KB911567 2 wks ago when the Last Review date was over 6
wks ago. Its history goes back at least to 12/06. How long does it
take MS to get their act straight?

All 8 updates I installed protected against hypothetical threats not
actual ones & I had to corect 3 'pain in the ass' new security
warnings.
I dual boot XP where 2nd has no updates after SP2 & BOTH get a trojan
every 3 yrs. Both OS's do use IE Zone system, block ActioveX, VBS,
WSH,..,use hardware firewall & have other security safeguards.
A working unsecure OS is infinitely better than non-working secure OS
so I think I'll follow advice at http://microscum.com/comsense/ &
forget W Update.

Just my 2¢ worth. Larry

I am using a dell dimension 2400 desktop with OEM operating system. After
restarting due to windows update I cannot boot to windows - in safe mode or
safe mode command prompt. I can get to the recovery console but none of the
web or microsoft suggestions seem to work. I am now 85% through the symptom
tree analysis and all looks good. OOPS! It keeps restarting the IDE Disk -
ReadTest. ANY suggestions?? HELP!!! I cannot lose the data on this computer.
Thanks

Any advice given is my attempt to show appreciation for all
the excellent help I've received here but I'm no MVP so it
may only apply NUGS (Normally, Usually, Generally, Sometimes

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

How does your lengthy reply assist the OP?

KB911567= MS06-016 Cumulative Security Update for Outlook Express:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/911567/en-us & KB923694=MS06-076
Cumulative security update for Outlook Express:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923694/en-us both remove the feature
that allows you to save unsent messages for use as message templates.
"You therefore have a choice of accepting loss of functionality in
exchange for protection against some hypothetical threat, or you can
continue using Outlook Express with all features intact and not worry
about things hypothetical that have not been shown to exist. The
removal of X-UNSENT functionality is quite intentional, and so is not
just a regression bug that might be fixed. This applies also to
Windows Mail in Vista and any future products that might grow from
OE/Winmail. This makes no sense to me" says Microsoft MVP Tom Koch @
http://www.insideoe.com/

I installed KB911567 2 wks ago when the Last Review date was over 6
wks ago. Its history goes back at least to 12/06. How long does it
take MS to get their act straight?

All 8 updates I installed protected against hypothetical threats not
actual ones & I had to corect 3 'pain in the ass' new security
warnings.
I dual boot XP where 2nd has no updates after SP2 & BOTH get a trojan
every 3 yrs. Both OS's do use IE Zone system, block ActioveX, VBS,
WSH,..,use hardware firewall & have other security safeguards.
A working unsecure OS is infinitely better than non-working secure OS
so I think I'll follow advice at http://microscum.com/comsense/ &
forget W Update.

Just my 2¢ worth. Larry





Any advice given is my attempt to show appreciation for all
the excellent help I've received here but I'm no MVP so it
may only apply NUGS (Normally, Usually, Generally, Sometimes