Won't Boot

[Guest]

After changing drive names using the registry in XP Pro, Windows won't boot.
It loads to the screen right before the user list shows up, but the "Loading
Windows..." text doesn't show and it hangs there. How can I get it to go past
this screen?

 

[Rich Barry]

On next Startup tap F8 until you get a Menu. Select Last Known good
Configuration and see if that helps. If not try Safe Mode and if XP loads
then try a System Restore. Go to Start>All Programs>Accessories>System
Tools>System
Restore.

 

[Guest]

What can I do if it keeps going back to this selection menu? No matter what
I try it goes back to the F8 menu. Any suggestions? It is doing this after
we tried to use system restore back to the date windows xp home was loaded.

 

[Rich Barry]

If thats the case you may want to try a Repair Install. You will need a
WinXP CD though. If you have one, check here for
excellent instructions.
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm