Windows XP SP2 Installation Problem

[Badger]

I have an older PC that I was running Windows XP SP1 on. I tried
install the Windows XP SP2 upgrade. After going through the installation
process the PC needed to be rebooted.

On the way up, I saw the Windows XP Pro splash screen, it then went
away. Ususally about 5 seconds later, I'd see the Windows GUI start to
load. However, this PC stayed blank... all night. I rebooted, still no
luck... same issue.

I can boot into safe mode, so I did a System Restore to a point before
installing Windows XP SP2. It still does the same thing.

Long story, simple question... is there a way to undo what the SP2
installation did, without reinstalling Windows XP SP1?

 

[Michael A. Covington]

I can boot into safe mode, so I did a System Restore to a point before

installing Windows XP SP2. It still does the same thing.

While in safe mode, can you change video drivers?

 

[Badger]

Good question. It would make sense. I'm not sure if I can or not, but I
will try that as soon as I get home.

 

[Michael A. Covington]

If nothing else, just set the video to plain VGA or the simplest SVGA driver
you can find (not any particular brand of video card). Then download and
install a new driver for your video card.

 

[Guest]

IF Nothing works... n U still have the XP Cd with SP 1 ... Try running a
Repair using it. This shud overwrite the SP2 files with SP1. Good luck !