Wont Boot

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Julian Glass

First splash screen then restarts. Wont start in Safe Mode or get command
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I thinks its a virus

Julian
 
Hi Julian

Do you see a screen that gives you an option to try 'Last Known Good Configuration'? If so, try that. If you don't see that screen, reboot and then keep hitting F8 until you do see it. If you PC won't start in Safe Mode, you may not have the option to System Restore from there - but it may be worth a try.

Failing those - and depending on which XP CD you have - you may be looking at a 'Repair' install, which will mean downloading and reinstalling the Windows Updates - unless you have them on CD.

The following article by MVP Michael Stevens will help you with a 'Repair' install:

"How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install"
http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

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Will Denny
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User


| First splash screen then restarts. Wont start in Safe Mode or get command
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| I thinks its a virus
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| Julian
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Cheers

Julian

Hi Julian

Do you see a screen that gives you an option to try 'Last Known Good
Configuration'? If so, try that. If you don't see that screen, reboot and
then keep hitting F8 until you do see it. If you PC won't start in Safe
Mode, you may not have the option to System Restore from there - but it may
be worth a try.

Failing those - and depending on which XP CD you have - you may be looking
at a 'Repair' install, which will mean downloading and reinstalling the
Windows Updates - unless you have them on CD.

The following article by MVP Michael Stevens will help you with a 'Repair'
install:

"How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install"
http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

--

Will Denny
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User


| First splash screen then restarts. Wont start in Safe Mode or get command
| line
|
| I thinks its a virus
|
| Julian
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