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02-21-2010, 11:08 PM
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Safe Mode only after SP2
I bought an old HP a250n from a thrift shop recently which had a password protected admin account and would only boot into safe mode. I decided to reformat the drive and install a fresh copy of XP service pack 1. the install was textbook and the computer functioned flawlessly for several days until I updated to SP2 after which it will not boot normally. I even upgraded from 2 to 3 (I have both SP's on a disc) and still no luck. How should I go about diagnosing the problem?
My first thought was to replace the hard drive and see if the issue remains but I figured I'd bounce this off of you guys before I waste time if there is something simpler to try first. 
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02-22-2010, 02:05 AM
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Ok, threw in another HDD, installed XP - no problems, installed SP2 - no boot. Safe mode only. Reset CMOS?
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02-22-2010, 02:29 AM
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Have you checked for a bios update?
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02-22-2010, 07:28 PM
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Yes and I just downloaded it to a flash drive. My question is: Should I run it now while the machine is at SP2 in safe mode or should I nuke and pave again to SP1 and then run the update? I'd hate to 'brick' the MB if that is even possible...
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02-22-2010, 08:09 PM
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http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/s...product=326411
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02-23-2010, 11:12 AM
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Successfully installed bios update - no problems, upgraded to SP2 - safe mode only again. Reset cmos and same problem.
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02-23-2010, 01:57 PM
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Have you checked the event logs? Do you see any errors?
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02-23-2010, 03:53 PM
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There are a few of the same error:
Invalid Command Line Arguments. Source: MSDTC Category: SVC Event ID: 4160 EDIT: And also in the system section: The following boot start or system start drivers failed to load FIps intelppm Service Control Manager ID: 7026 Last edited by Sevillian273; 02-23-2010 at 03:58 PM. |
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02-24-2010, 05:10 AM
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After my most recent attempt to install SP3, upon restart, the monitor would not turn on at all. I pulled the graphics card and substituted it for a known good one and still the same problem. Removed that card and connected to the onboard graphics and bingo - full boot on SP3. Good enough for me!
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