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06-27-2004, 08:16 PM
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after running windows udate PC reboots at xp splash screen
PC worked fine. Went to Microsoft and ran the windows update, it promted a reboot. After that the PC just reboots on its own when it gets to the XP splash screen. Any ideas how I can fix this???
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06-28-2004, 02:06 PM
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Can you boot in Safe Mode, F8 ?
If you can then go into Control Panel>Add/Remove and uninstall the latest XP updates. If you have a recent restore point you can also use that to get back up and running. |
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06-29-2004, 08:26 AM
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I couldn't boot into to Windows at all. I ended up using the CD and doing a repair install.
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06-29-2004, 10:26 AM
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Gahhh!!!!
Do you have any idea which update (updates?) borked your comp. ? |
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06-29-2004, 05:24 PM
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Not sure. The first time I ran Windows Update I received an error that atapi.sys was in use by another program. I restarted the computer and it seemed to be working fine. There were 29 updates or downloads I needed, if I remember correctly. After the first restart it wouldn't boot anymore. I want to install the latest Nvidia chipset drivers but they say I need service pack 1. Any idea of what I did wrong or need to do?
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06-29-2004, 06:37 PM
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Yep, you need the service pack and not just for the chipset drivers.
Get it here : http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...1/default.mspx |
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