windows xp will not start

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opening gets to the windows logo with the progress bar continually moving but
gets no further. i have tried last known good config as well as system
restoring to a number of dates. this happened once before and it did it for a
week then BAM! it worked fine again, out of no where. please help im sick of
using safe mode all the time. thanx
 
Do a Repair, or 'upgrade' setup of XP.

If you run an XP "Upgrade"setup, from the original, or "Gold" version of the setup CD, and you have SP2 installed, it might go into
a setup loop, and you could lose your install. Uninstall SP2, BEFORE you Upgrade setup from CD (that lacks sp2 on it.)
875350 - How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 2 from your computer: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=875350 How to
Perform a Windows XP Repair Install: http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
 
thanks Mr. Ferguson,
that sounds like it would work but i have a problem. i bought this comp
years ago and have moved twice and i cant find my XP disc anywhere. do i have
any options?
 
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