XP automatically rebooting....

[Guest]

I had to uninstall XP SP2 due to some issues with OLE.... after everything
was back to running normal (except for my being unable to get Macromedia
Flash player 7 to install) I was going to give SP2 another try.

I went to install SP2, everything was going fine till about half way
through... Got a message that said something along the lines of access
denied and it said that it would then uninstall SP2. I said OK (not like I
had much choice) sometime during the uninstall process, the system rebooted
it's self.

After the first reboot, it just continued to reboot it's self in the same
part of the booting up process.... This is right after Windows XP is on the
screen with the little "working" bar underneath it.... the screen goes
black, and then it restarts.... over and over and over and over..... (you get
the picture)

Tried to start in Safe mode and several other modes from the F8 option
screen and all do the same thing....

HELP!!!!

As I only have computer access at work (because of above mentioned problems)
I am looking for the quickest fix....

Most of my info can be backed up but would still like to try and get some
stuff from OLExpress.... (address books and some emails) Am I completely
screwed on that??

Thanks

Junior

 

[Taurarian]

Hopefully something here might be useful!

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=875350
How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 2 from your computer

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=875355&product=windowsxpsp2
How to use the Automatic Recovery feature to recover your computer if the Windows XP
Service Pack 2 Setup program is not completed successfully



http://www.michna.com/kb/WxSP2.htm#Cannot_install_Service_Pack_2
Cannot install Service Pack 2

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;873148
You receive an "Access is denied" error message when you try to install Windows XP
Service Pack 2



http://www.michna.com/kb/WxSP2.htm#Boot_or_shutdown_problems_after_Service_Pack_2_installation
Boot or shutdown problems after Service Pack 2 installation

and/or

http://forum.aumha.org/viewtopic.php?t=7447
Specific Issue - Prescott Processors and XP-SP2
Fail to Boot into system after installing SP2 for Windows XP




http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=885626
Your computer stops responding when you restart to complete the installation of
Windows XP Service Pack 2

Service Pack 2 information
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm



Application Compatibility Testing and Mitigation Guide for Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...cf-2dee-4772-add9-ad0eaf89c4a7&DisplayLang=en

How to successfully install Windows XP Service Pack 2.
http://www.fixyourwindows.com/winxpsp2install.htm

Are You Ready for WinXP SP2?
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=windowsxpsp2

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/sp2_whattoknow.mspx
What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP Service Pack 2

 

[Ron Martell]

I had to uninstall XP SP2 due to some issues with OLE.... after everything
was back to running normal (except for my being unable to get Macromedia
Flash player 7 to install) I was going to give SP2 another try.

I went to install SP2, everything was going fine till about half way
through... Got a message that said something along the lines of access
denied and it said that it would then uninstall SP2. I said OK (not like I
had much choice) sometime during the uninstall process, the system rebooted
it's self.

After the first reboot, it just continued to reboot it's self in the same
part of the booting up process.... This is right after Windows XP is on the
screen with the little "working" bar underneath it.... the screen goes
black, and then it restarts.... over and over and over and over..... (you get
the picture)

Tried to start in Safe mode and several other modes from the F8 option
screen and all do the same thing....

HELP!!!!

As I only have computer access at work (because of above mentioned problems)
I am looking for the quickest fix....

Most of my info can be backed up but would still like to try and get some
stuff from OLExpress.... (address books and some emails) Am I completely
screwed on that??

Thanks

Junior

See http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm


Good luck


Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

"The reason computer chips are so small is computers don't eat much."