XP SP2 now windows won't load

[Nicola]

I installed XP Sp2 on my parents computer, now it won't
start windows. How can I repair windows without having
to loose all their data.

 

[Kaylene aka Taurarian]

See if these links assist:

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

if not:-


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

When you're ready to try again:-

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

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

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

 

[joshianne]

Hi Nicola,
I installed SP2 and having a similar problem as you did.
Did you receive any help e-mails on this topic. Can you
forward me?
Also where do I look up any such replies if they are on
the Usergroups.

Thanks
Joshi