Fails to start after update instal of SP2

[Leprechaun Sean]

It seems I've seen this problem discussed but now I am not finding a solution
to my issue. My machine was running XP Pro SP2 until some video editing
software's drivers caused issues that were best addressed by reinstalling XP.
I did that using a CD supplied with the computer that apparently did not
include SP2 -- I received update messages requesting I update the OS via
automatic updates. I completed the update and when the machine rebooted, it
hung before (or during) POST -- I get no beeps, and no video.

I have tried rebooting using an XP CD, without success.

Any suggestions would be gratefully accepted.

Thanks,
-Sean-

[WTC]

"Leprechaun Sean" > wrote in
message ...
> It seems I've seen this problem discussed but now I am not finding a
> solution
> to my issue. My machine was running XP Pro SP2 until some video
> editing
> software's drivers caused issues that were best addressed by
> reinstalling XP.
> I did that using a CD supplied with the computer that apparently did
> not
> include SP2 -- I received update messages requesting I update the OS
> via
> automatic updates. I completed the update and when the machine
> rebooted, it
> hung before (or during) POST -- I get no beeps, and no video.
>
> I have tried rebooting using an XP CD, without success.
>
> Any suggestions would be gratefully accepted.

How to uninstall a hotfix or Service Pack via the Recovery Console ?
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/spuninst.htm

[Courtesy of Ramesh Srinivasan, MVP]

--
William

[Leprechaun Sean]

Thanks for your effort, William. Unfortunately, the machine won't boot, so
using RecoveryConsole is not an option.

"WTC" wrote:

> "Leprechaun Sean" > wrote in
> message ...
> > It seems I've seen this problem discussed but now I am not finding a
> > solution
> > to my issue. My machine was running XP Pro SP2 until some video
> > editing
> > software's drivers caused issues that were best addressed by
> > reinstalling XP.
> > I did that using a CD supplied with the computer that apparently did
> > not
> > include SP2 -- I received update messages requesting I update the OS
> > via
> > automatic updates. I completed the update and when the machine
> > rebooted, it
> > hung before (or during) POST -- I get no beeps, and no video.
> >
> > I have tried rebooting using an XP CD, without success.
> >
> > Any suggestions would be gratefully accepted.
>
> How to uninstall a hotfix or Service Pack via the Recovery Console ?
> http://windowsxp.mvps.org/spuninst.htm
>
> [Courtesy of Ramesh Srinivasan, MVP]
>
> --
> William
>
>
>

[WTC]

"Leprechaun Sean" > wrote in
message ...
>
> "WTC" wrote:
>
>> "Leprechaun Sean" > wrote in
>> message ...
>> > It seems I've seen this problem discussed but now I am not finding
>> > a
>> > solution
>> > to my issue. My machine was running XP Pro SP2 until some video
>> > editing
>> > software's drivers caused issues that were best addressed by
>> > reinstalling XP.
>> > I did that using a CD supplied with the computer that apparently
>> > did
>> > not
>> > include SP2 -- I received update messages requesting I update the
>> > OS
>> > via
>> > automatic updates. I completed the update and when the machine
>> > rebooted, it
>> > hung before (or during) POST -- I get no beeps, and no video.
>> >
>> > I have tried rebooting using an XP CD, without success.
>> >
>> > Any suggestions would be gratefully accepted.
>>
>> How to uninstall a hotfix or Service Pack via the Recovery Console ?
>> http://windowsxp.mvps.org/spuninst.htm
>>
>> [Courtesy of Ramesh Srinivasan, MVP]
>>
> Thanks for your effort, William. Unfortunately, the machine won't
> boot, so
> using RecoveryConsole is not an option.

Sorry about that, should have read your OP a little better.

Since this is a hardware issue not an XP issue, you should contact you
computer or motherboard manufacturer for support.

--
William