Windows XP won't start after installing service pack 2...?

Question

Hi
I have just installed service pack 2 on my computer, after instalation has finished it asked me if I want to reboot it. I rebooted it but since then computer won't start, it get stacked at WIndows XP Loading... screen... Please, if anyone knows how can I fix this problem to let me know... please....

Answer 1

On start up (before Windows loads) keep tapping either F5, F8 or F10 (be aware that some manufacturers use F8/F10 for system recovery) then use arrow keys to highlight 'Last known good configuration' hit Enter/Return, click on a user account, enter the password (if you don't know it, there probably isn't one so leave it blank) and hit return/enter.



If that doesn't work, try again, but this time highlight 'Safe Mode' hit Enter/Return, click on a user account, enter the password (if you don't know it, there probably isn't one so leave it blank) and hit enter/return.



A window will pop up asking if you want to carry on with safe mode or use system restore. Choose system restore, pick a date and time before the problem occurred and confirm.



© arou42

Answer 2

did you restart it prior to reboot?



Why so late with SP2? (wasn't there an SP3????)



you know Microsoft no longer supports XP - *sigh*



and I have an XP machine



all the best

Answer 3

Try to insert your installation cd and then instead of choosing install, choose repair and type chkdsk c: (if the primary is drive c:)