XP SP2-Boot problem after install...

[gettingmybox]

My dad downloaded the update, installed the update, and rebooted his pc.
Now, his pc cycles through the cmos setup and immediately reboots itself as
soon as XP tries to load. I have used a boot disk to come to a dos-prompt
but can't find root c:\ at all...? I'm kind of at a loss. Why can't I find
c:\? I do have a ghost of his system, but want to save that for last option.
Anyone have any ideas?

[Terry]

There are some issues regarding some Intel processors. You may need to get
the latest bios update for the motherboard and flash it in. This fixed my
non-boot problem after sp2.

Regards


"gettingmybox" > wrote in message
...
> My dad downloaded the update, installed the update, and rebooted his pc.
> Now, his pc cycles through the cmos setup and immediately reboots itself
> as
> soon as XP tries to load. I have used a boot disk to come to a dos-prompt
> but can't find root c:\ at all...? I'm kind of at a loss. Why can't I
> find
> c:\? I do have a ghost of his system, but want to save that for last
> option.
> Anyone have any ideas?

[gettingmybox]

What is the quickest way of checking his bios for an update?

"Terry" wrote:

> There are some issues regarding some Intel processors. You may need to get
> the latest bios update for the motherboard and flash it in. This fixed my
> non-boot problem after sp2.
>
> Regards
>
>
> "gettingmybox" > wrote in message
> ...
> > My dad downloaded the update, installed the update, and rebooted his pc.
> > Now, his pc cycles through the cmos setup and immediately reboots itself
> > as
> > soon as XP tries to load. I have used a boot disk to come to a dos-prompt
> > but can't find root c:\ at all...? I'm kind of at a loss. Why can't I
> > find
> > c:\? I do have a ghost of his system, but want to save that for last
> > option.
> > Anyone have any ideas?
>
>
>

[Taurarian Constellation]

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


"gettingmybox" > wrote in message
...
> My dad downloaded the update, installed the update, and rebooted his pc.
> Now, his pc cycles through the cmos setup and immediately reboots itself as
> soon as XP tries to load. I have used a boot disk to come to a dos-prompt
> but can't find root c:\ at all...? I'm kind of at a loss. Why can't I find
> c:\? I do have a ghost of his system, but want to save that for last option.
> Anyone have any ideas?

[Terry]

Note the currently installed bios version from the boot screen and then
visit the manufacturers site for the motherboard to download an updated
bios.
Regards

"gettingmybox" > wrote in message
...
> What is the quickest way of checking his bios for an update?
>
> "Terry" wrote:
>
>> There are some issues regarding some Intel processors. You may need to
>> get
>> the latest bios update for the motherboard and flash it in. This fixed my
>> non-boot problem after sp2.
>>
>> Regards
>>
>>
>> "gettingmybox" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > My dad downloaded the update, installed the update, and rebooted his
>> > pc.
>> > Now, his pc cycles through the cmos setup and immediately reboots
>> > itself
>> > as
>> > soon as XP tries to load. I have used a boot disk to come to a
>> > dos-prompt
>> > but can't find root c:\ at all...? I'm kind of at a loss. Why can't I
>> > find
>> > c:\? I do have a ghost of his system, but want to save that for last
>> > option.
>> > Anyone have any ideas?
>>
>>
>>