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XP Home will not boot up
I'm running an older AMD 2400 with XP Home SP2. For some reason the computer
suddenly will not boot up. It was working fine yesterday, and I think it may have automaticly done a Windows update last night. Not sure about the update, but it would make sense because my daughters computer updated last night. Anyway, as it's coming up, it gets to the page that tells you to start in safe mode, normal mode, last known good configuration, etc. No matter which I choose, it reboots back to this page in a continous loop. I tried to run recovery through the XP CD, but when I run chkdsk, it tells me the drive appears fine but if I still want to check it, then use "/p". What does this mean ? When I put it in, it tells me it isn't a valid command. How would I write this so the computer knows what I mean ? Now assuming, this doesn't get me where I need to be, how do I fix this "loop mesage". Thanks, Tommy |
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XP Home will not boot up
Tommy, read this first then try Chkdsk again
http://www.updatexp.com/windows-xp-chkdsk.html "tekrsq" wrote in message ... I'm running an older AMD 2400 with XP Home SP2. For some reason the computer suddenly will not boot up. It was working fine yesterday, and I think it may have automaticly done a Windows update last night. Not sure about the update, but it would make sense because my daughters computer updated last night. Anyway, as it's coming up, it gets to the page that tells you to start in safe mode, normal mode, last known good configuration, etc. No matter which I choose, it reboots back to this page in a continous loop. I tried to run recovery through the XP CD, but when I run chkdsk, it tells me the drive appears fine but if I still want to check it, then use "/p". What does this mean ? When I put it in, it tells me it isn't a valid command. How would I write this so the computer knows what I mean ? Now assuming, this doesn't get me where I need to be, how do I fix this "loop mesage". Thanks, Tommy |
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On 11/02/2010 01:59, tekrsq wrote:
I'm running an older AMD 2400 with XP Home SP2. For some reason the computer suddenly will not boot up. It was working fine yesterday, and I think it may have automaticly done a Windows update last night. Not sure about the update, but it would make sense because my daughters computer updated last night. Anyway, as it's coming up, it gets to the page that tells you to start in safe mode, normal mode, last known good configuration, etc. No matter which I choose, it reboots back to this page in a continous loop. I tried to run recovery through the XP CD, but when I run chkdsk, it tells me the drive appears fine but if I still want to check it, then use "/p". What does this mean ? When I put it in, it tells me it isn't a valid command. How would I write this so the computer knows what I mean ? Now assuming, this doesn't get me where I need to be, how do I fix this "loop mesage". Thanks, Tommy You are out of your depth. Before you do any damage and make the job harder and more expensive, take it to an expert. |
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"tekrsq" wrote in message ... I'm running an older AMD 2400 with XP Home SP2. For some reason the computer suddenly will not boot up. It was working fine yesterday, and I think it may have automaticly done a Windows update last night. Not sure about the update, but it would make sense because my daughters computer updated last night. Anyway, as it's coming up, it gets to the page that tells you to start in safe mode, normal mode, last known good configuration, etc. No matter which I choose, it reboots back to this page in a continous loop. I tried to run recovery through the XP CD, but when I run chkdsk, it tells me the drive appears fine but if I still want to check it, then use "/p". What does this mean ? When I put it in, it tells me it isn't a valid command. How would I write this so the computer knows what I mean ? Now assuming, this doesn't get me where I need to be, how do I fix this "loop mesage". Thanks, Tommy "Rich Barry" wrote in message ... Tommy, read this first then try Chkdsk again http://www.updatexp.com/windows-xp-chkdsk.html Tommy: Ordinarily you would enter the command "chkdsk /f" or "chkdsk /r" (no quotes) as no doubt the article Rich referred to you covers. In any event should the chkdsk process not correct the problem and return your system to a bootable, functional state, it probably would be worthwhile to undertake a Repair install of the XP OS and hope that corrects the situation. In order to do so you would need an XP OS installation CD that allows you to undertake a Repair install of the system. Ordinarily the recovery or restoration type installation CD provided by an OEM does not have this capability but it sounds as if the CD you're using might fit the bill. I'm assuming you've never undertaken a Repair install of the OS so here are some details about the process which is a relatively straightforward procedure. It would be roughly akin to making a fresh install of the OS, but in nearly every case your existing programs & user-created data would be retained. Notice I said "nearly". While it would be a rather rare situation where data would be lost or corrupted as a result of the Repair install, and as unlikely as it may be, it *could* happen. So if there are any programs and/or other data on your present drive that are absolutely crucial to you and you could not tolerate their loss, then I would strongly suggest that before undertaking this Repair install operation that you first either make a "clone" of your existing HDD (using a disk-cloning or disk-imaging program) or, if that's not practical, prior to undertaking the Repair install, pull off whatever data you want onto some removable media, e.g., flash drive, CD, another external HDD, etc. Again, it's a relatively rare event that a loss or corruption of data will occur even when the Repair install is unsuccessful, but it *can* happen. So you should be aware of this. Here are some more step-by-step instructions re the Repair install that can be found at Microsoft's site... The repair and reinstallation process might take more than an hour. Eventually, Setup prompts you to answer questions just as if you were installing Windows XP for the first time. For detailed instructions, read "Install Windows XP" at... http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/winxp/install.mspx" quote Before performing a repair installation of Windows XP, you should have both your Windows XP CD and your product key available. To perform a repair installation of Windows XP... 1. Insert your Windows XP CD into your computer. 2. Restart your computer. If prompted, press a key to start from the CD-ROM. 3. When the Welcome to Setup page appears, press ENTER on your keyboard. 4. On the Windows XP Licensing Agreement page, read the licensing agreement. Press the PAGE DOWN key to scroll to the bottom of the agreement. Then, press F8. 5. When prompted, press R to have Windows XP attempt to repair Windows by reinstalling important Windows components. /quote Also, here are some other websites that contain detailed step-by-step instructions for undertaking a Repair install in case you're interested. As I've indicated, it's a relatively simple & straightforward process and usually not terribly time-consuming. http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=138 http://www.windowsreinstall.com/winx...exfullpage.htm http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;315341 As you will note from the various instructions re the Repair install, you will need to enter the appropriate Product ID key during the process. It would be best if you would undertake the Repair install of the OS with a "slipstreamed" CD containing SP3. But if not available you can use your present installation CD assuming it contains an earlier SP. You can later install SP3 should the Repair install later prove successful successful. Assuming it is, you should use your A-V program to immediately check out your PC for any virus infestation. Also, you will need to download/install *all* the MS critical updates since SP3 and possibly some updated programs from MS in which you may be interested. Obviously it's possible that other factors (hardware or software) may be involved here other than a corrupted OS that is causing the problem you relate but under the circumstances as you've described them a Repair install of the OS would seem to be a practical first step worth undertaking at this point. And, of course, should you be able by one means or another to return your system to a bootable/functional state you will plan to maintain comprehensive and reasonably current backups of your system in the future, possibly through the use of a disk-cloning or disk-imaging program, right? Right? Anna |
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XP Home will not boot up
you might try a
fixboot via the recovery console. -- db·´¯`·...¸)))º DatabaseBen, Retired Professional - Systems Analyst - Database Developer - Accountancy - Veteran of the Armed Forces - Microsoft Partner - @hotmail.com ~~~~~~~~~~"share the nirvana" - dbZen "tekrsq" wrote in message ... I'm running an older AMD 2400 with XP Home SP2. For some reason the computer suddenly will not boot up. It was working fine yesterday, and I think it may have automaticly done a Windows update last night. Not sure about the update, but it would make sense because my daughters computer updated last night. Anyway, as it's coming up, it gets to the page that tells you to start in safe mode, normal mode, last known good configuration, etc. No matter which I choose, it reboots back to this page in a continous loop. I tried to run recovery through the XP CD, but when I run chkdsk, it tells me the drive appears fine but if I still want to check it, then use "/p". What does this mean ? When I put it in, it tells me it isn't a valid command. How would I write this so the computer knows what I mean ? Now assuming, this doesn't get me where I need to be, how do I fix this "loop mesage". Thanks, Tommy |
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XP Home will not boot up
Rich,
Thanks, that was helpful. HOWEVER, I only figured out how to use the /p. After forcing it to run chkdsk, it told me several "bad sectors were located on the drive", but it didn't tell me what or where. According to that article (and several others I have come across), I should be able to type in C:\WINDOWSchkdsk c:/f/r and get it to repair any bad sectors. However, when I type in either /f or /r, it tells me they are "not valid parameters". I cannot figure out how to get it to fix the bad sectors. The only commands I see listed in the "help" section are "fixboot" and "fixmbr". I do not know what they are, and haven't tried to run them. Can you PLEASE get me through this ?!?!?!? "Rich Barry" wrote: Tommy, read this first then try Chkdsk again http://www.updatexp.com/windows-xp-chkdsk.html "tekrsq" wrote in message ... I'm running an older AMD 2400 with XP Home SP2. For some reason the computer suddenly will not boot up. It was working fine yesterday, and I think it may have automaticly done a Windows update last night. Not sure about the update, but it would make sense because my daughters computer updated last night. Anyway, as it's coming up, it gets to the page that tells you to start in safe mode, normal mode, last known good configuration, etc. No matter which I choose, it reboots back to this page in a continous loop. I tried to run recovery through the XP CD, but when I run chkdsk, it tells me the drive appears fine but if I still want to check it, then use "/p". What does this mean ? When I put it in, it tells me it isn't a valid command. How would I write this so the computer knows what I mean ? Now assuming, this doesn't get me where I need to be, how do I fix this "loop mesage". Thanks, Tommy . |
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For some reason Anna's, db's, and desk rabbit's responses didn't show up
when I replied to Rich. Thankyou everyone for your help. I do routinely "backup" my important stuff on an extrernal HD, but unfortunately, I have not had the chance for several months to back up, and unfortunately, in the last several months I have put some of the most important files, pictures, and projects of my life on the computer. No need to remind me of how stupid I've been. I'm doing plenty for all of you. Having said that, I do have a XP Home CD. When I boot from it, it asks me do I want to install Windows XP, or recover a damaged installation. When I try the repair, that's how I get to the section that lets me try to run the chkdsk. I haven't tried to "install" it again because I wasn't sure what it would do. Currently, I have no way to transfer or recover the files that I need to put them on a flash drive etc. I can't even get into windows. If I could do that, then I would just reformat the drive and start all over. |
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XP Home will not boot up
unfortunately, if the cd is
version sp2 but the o.s. on the disk is version sp3, then the cd is of little use except for the repair/recovery console. my suggestion is to run a fixboot via the recovery console and see if it stops the boot looping. if not, then you might try to slipstream the files on the cd with the sp3 file to create a windows sp3 installation cd. having the cd matching the version on the disk will allow you to execute a repair installation. the method above is not a "new" install or a "reinstall" but a "repair" that is executed via the "install" option when you boot with the cd. -- db·´¯`·...¸)))º DatabaseBen, Retired Professional - Systems Analyst - Database Developer - Accountancy - Veteran of the Armed Forces - Microsoft Partner - @hotmail.com ~~~~~~~~~~"share the nirvana" - dbZen "tekrsq" wrote in message ... For some reason Anna's, db's, and desk rabbit's responses didn't show up when I replied to Rich. Thankyou everyone for your help. I do routinely "backup" my important stuff on an extrernal HD, but unfortunately, I have not had the chance for several months to back up, and unfortunately, in the last several months I have put some of the most important files, pictures, and projects of my life on the computer. No need to remind me of how stupid I've been. I'm doing plenty for all of you. Having said that, I do have a XP Home CD. When I boot from it, it asks me do I want to install Windows XP, or recover a damaged installation. When I try the repair, that's how I get to the section that lets me try to run the chkdsk. I haven't tried to "install" it again because I wasn't sure what it would do. Currently, I have no way to transfer or recover the files that I need to put them on a flash drive etc. I can't even get into windows. If I could do that, then I would just reformat the drive and start all over. |
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XP Home will not boot up
SP2 is on the computer. It automatically downloaded SP3 last year, and
locked up the entire computer. I took it to someone, and they uninstalled SP3 and it has worked fine since. The tech told me it had something to do with SP3 not playing well with AMD processors. Obviously, I'm not a tech guy, so I couldn't argue. What I do know is it cost me $200. The installation CD I have is one of the original home versions. I don't think it even has SP1 on it. So how would I download SP2 and merge it with my copy onto another CD? "db" wrote: unfortunately, if the cd is version sp2 but the o.s. on the disk is version sp3, then the cd is of little use except for the repair/recovery console. my suggestion is to run a fixboot via the recovery console and see if it stops the boot looping. if not, then you might try to slipstream the files on the cd with the sp3 file to create a windows sp3 installation cd. having the cd matching the version on the disk will allow you to execute a repair installation. the method above is not a "new" install or a "reinstall" but a "repair" that is executed via the "install" option when you boot with the cd. -- db·´¯`·...¸)))º DatabaseBen, Retired Professional - Systems Analyst - Database Developer - Accountancy - Veteran of the Armed Forces - Microsoft Partner - @hotmail.com ~~~~~~~~~~"share the nirvana" - dbZen "tekrsq" wrote in message ... For some reason Anna's, db's, and desk rabbit's responses didn't show up when I replied to Rich. Thankyou everyone for your help. I do routinely "backup" my important stuff on an extrernal HD, but unfortunately, I have not had the chance for several months to back up, and unfortunately, in the last several months I have put some of the most important files, pictures, and projects of my life on the computer. No need to remind me of how stupid I've been. I'm doing plenty for all of you. Having said that, I do have a XP Home CD. When I boot from it, it asks me do I want to install Windows XP, or recover a damaged installation. When I try the repair, that's how I get to the section that lets me try to run the chkdsk. I haven't tried to "install" it again because I wasn't sure what it would do. Currently, I have no way to transfer or recover the files that I need to put them on a flash drive etc. I can't even get into windows. If I could do that, then I would just reformat the drive and start all over. |
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"Rich Barry" wrote: Tommy, read this first then try Chkdsk again http://www.updatexp.com/windows-xp-chkdsk.html "tekrsq" wrote in message ... Rich, Thanks, that was helpful. HOWEVER, I only figured out how to use the /p. After forcing it to run chkdsk, it told me several "bad sectors were located on the drive", but it didn't tell me what or where. According to that article (and several others I have come across), I should be able to type in C:\WINDOWSchkdsk c:/f/r and get it to repair any bad sectors. However, when I type in either /f or /r, it tells me they are "not valid parameters". I cannot figure out how to get it to fix the bad sectors. The only commands I see listed in the "help" section are "fixboot" and "fixmbr". I do not know what they are, and haven't tried to run them. Can you PLEASE get me through this ?!?!?!? "Anna" wrote in message ... Tommy: Ordinarily you would enter the command "chkdsk /f" or "chkdsk /r" (no quotes) as no doubt the article Rich referred to you covers. In any event should the chkdsk process not correct the problem and return your system to a bootable, functional state, it probably would be worthwhile to undertake a Repair install of the XP OS and hope that corrects the situation. In order to do so you would need an XP OS installation CD that allows you to undertake a Repair install of the system. Ordinarily the recovery or restoration type installation CD provided by an OEM does not have this capability but it sounds as if the CD you're using might fit the bill. I'm assuming you've never undertaken a Repair install of the OS so here are some details about the process which is a relatively straightforward procedure. It would be roughly akin to making a fresh install of the OS, but in nearly every case your existing programs & user-created data would be retained. Notice I said "nearly". While it would be a rather rare situation where data would be lost or corrupted as a result of the Repair install, and as unlikely as it may be, it *could* happen. So if there are any programs and/or other data on your present drive that are absolutely crucial to you and you could not tolerate their loss, then I would strongly suggest that before undertaking this Repair install operation that you first either make a "clone" of your existing HDD (using a disk-cloning or disk-imaging program) or, if that's not practical, prior to undertaking the Repair install, pull off whatever data you want onto some removable media, e.g., flash drive, CD, another external HDD, etc. Again, it's a relatively rare event that a loss or corruption of data will occur even when the Repair install is unsuccessful, but it *can* happen. So you should be aware of this. Here are some more step-by-step instructions re the Repair install that can be found at Microsoft's site... The repair and reinstallation process might take more than an hour. Eventually, Setup prompts you to answer questions just as if you were installing Windows XP for the first time. For detailed instructions, read "Install Windows XP" at... http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/winxp/install.mspx" quote Before performing a repair installation of Windows XP, you should have both your Windows XP CD and your product key available. To perform a repair installation of Windows XP... 1. Insert your Windows XP CD into your computer. 2. Restart your computer. If prompted, press a key to start from the CD-ROM. 3. When the Welcome to Setup page appears, press ENTER on your keyboard. 4. On the Windows XP Licensing Agreement page, read the licensing agreement. Press the PAGE DOWN key to scroll to the bottom of the agreement. Then, press F8. 5. When prompted, press R to have Windows XP attempt to repair Windows by reinstalling important Windows components. /quote Also, here are some other websites that contain detailed step-by-step instructions for undertaking a Repair install in case you're interested. As I've indicated, it's a relatively simple & straightforward process and usually not terribly time-consuming. http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=138 http://www.windowsreinstall.com/winx...exfullpage.htm http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;315341 As you will note from the various instructions re the Repair install, you will need to enter the appropriate Product ID key during the process. It would be best if you would undertake the Repair install of the OS with a "slipstreamed" CD containing SP3. But if not available you can use your present installation CD assuming it contains an earlier SP. You can later install SP3 should the Repair install later prove successful successful. Assuming it is, you should use your A-V program to immediately check out your PC for any virus infestation. Also, you will need to download/install *all* the MS critical updates since SP3 and possibly some updated programs from MS in which you may be interested. Obviously it's possible that other factors (hardware or software) may be involved here other than a corrupted OS that is causing the problem you relate but under the circumstances as you've described them a Repair install of the OS would seem to be a practical first step worth undertaking at this point. And, of course, should you be able by one means or another to return your system to a bootable/functional state you will plan to maintain comprehensive and reasonably current backups of your system in the future, possibly through the use of a disk-cloning or disk-imaging program, right? Right? Anna "tekrsq" wrote in message ... For some reason Anna's, db's, and desk rabbit's responses didn't show up when I replied to Rich. Thankyou everyone for your help. I do routinely "backup" my important stuff on an extrernal HD, but unfortunately, I have not had the chance for several months to back up, and unfortunately, in the last several months I have put some of the most important files, pictures, and projects of my life on the computer. No need to remind me of how stupid I've been. I'm doing plenty for all of you. Having said that, I do have a XP Home CD. When I boot from it, it asks me do I want to install Windows XP, or recover a damaged installation. When I try the repair, that's how I get to the section that lets me try to run the chkdsk. I haven't tried to "install" it again because I wasn't sure what it would do. Currently, I have no way to transfer or recover the files that I need to put them on a flash drive etc. I can't even get into windows. If I could do that, then I would just reformat the drive and start all over. Tommy: When you boot to your XP OS installation CD and arrive at the setup screen you basically have two options. 1. To install XP, or, 2. To repair an already installed XP OS by accessing the Recovery Console. That second option is the one you chose in order to run the chkdsk command. Unfortunately Microsoft used that "repair" designation in a way that has caused an untold amount of confusion among thousands, if not millions of users. We need not go into the semantics of such here. You should choose the first option "... setup Windows..." by pressing the Enter key. Following the licensing agreement, (hopefully) the next screen will reflect two options - the first one involving Repairing an existing XP OS installation by pressing the "R" key; the second option allowing a user to fresh install the OS. Your existing XP OS should be listed in the bottom portion of that screen. The reason I say "hopefully" is that because of certain circumstances which we need not go into now, the Repair option may not be available. Hopefully it will be in your case and you can proceed with the Repair install of the OS as I indicated in my prior post. If that Repair option is unavailable simply remove the CD from the optical drive and shut down the machine. Naturally I'm assuming you do not wish to fresh install the OS at this time since you would lose all your programs and personal/business data. Anna |
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no go with the "fixboot"
"db" wrote: unfortunately, if the cd is version sp2 but the o.s. on the disk is version sp3, then the cd is of little use except for the repair/recovery console. my suggestion is to run a fixboot via the recovery console and see if it stops the boot looping. if not, then you might try to slipstream the files on the cd with the sp3 file to create a windows sp3 installation cd. having the cd matching the version on the disk will allow you to execute a repair installation. the method above is not a "new" install or a "reinstall" but a "repair" that is executed via the "install" option when you boot with the cd. -- db·´¯`·...¸)))º DatabaseBen, Retired Professional - Systems Analyst - Database Developer - Accountancy - Veteran of the Armed Forces - Microsoft Partner - @hotmail.com ~~~~~~~~~~"share the nirvana" - dbZen "tekrsq" wrote in message ... For some reason Anna's, db's, and desk rabbit's responses didn't show up when I replied to Rich. Thankyou everyone for your help. I do routinely "backup" my important stuff on an extrernal HD, but unfortunately, I have not had the chance for several months to back up, and unfortunately, in the last several months I have put some of the most important files, pictures, and projects of my life on the computer. No need to remind me of how stupid I've been. I'm doing plenty for all of you. Having said that, I do have a XP Home CD. When I boot from it, it asks me do I want to install Windows XP, or recover a damaged installation. When I try the repair, that's how I get to the section that lets me try to run the chkdsk. I haven't tried to "install" it again because I wasn't sure what it would do. Currently, I have no way to transfer or recover the files that I need to put them on a flash drive etc. I can't even get into windows. If I could do that, then I would just reformat the drive and start all over. |
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well, I hope you can run the commands
fixboot and see if the boot looping stops. another command you can run is fixmbr which will reinstate the master boot record. ---------------- in regards to slip streaming; its been a long time since I created one and no doubt you will need a functional pc and cd burner to create an installation cd. however, I recall using a freeware and it merged the files from the original cd with the individual update file. in your case the files on the cd would be merged with the individual sp2 file to create a bootable sp2 cd. don't know which freeware I used or which is now a reliable one. but I do know that the update file to use can be found he: (http://tinyurl.com/6ceaw) sorry I couldn't provide additional details on slipstreaming. perhaps someone herein will be kind enough to provide an up to date method for slipstreaming. -- db·´¯`·...¸)))º DatabaseBen, Retired Professional - Systems Analyst - Database Developer - Accountancy - Veteran of the Armed Forces - Microsoft Partner - @hotmail.com ~~~~~~~~~~"share the nirvana" - dbZen "tekrsq" wrote in message ... SP2 is on the computer. It automatically downloaded SP3 last year, and locked up the entire computer. I took it to someone, and they uninstalled SP3 and it has worked fine since. The tech told me it had something to do with SP3 not playing well with AMD processors. Obviously, I'm not a tech guy, so I couldn't argue. What I do know is it cost me $200. The installation CD I have is one of the original home versions. I don't think it even has SP1 on it. So how would I download SP2 and merge it with my copy onto another CD? "db" wrote: unfortunately, if the cd is version sp2 but the o.s. on the disk is version sp3, then the cd is of little use except for the repair/recovery console. my suggestion is to run a fixboot via the recovery console and see if it stops the boot looping. if not, then you might try to slipstream the files on the cd with the sp3 file to create a windows sp3 installation cd. having the cd matching the version on the disk will allow you to execute a repair installation. the method above is not a "new" install or a "reinstall" but a "repair" that is executed via the "install" option when you boot with the cd. -- db·´¯`·...¸)))º DatabaseBen, Retired Professional - Systems Analyst - Database Developer - Accountancy - Veteran of the Armed Forces - Microsoft Partner - @hotmail.com ~~~~~~~~~~"share the nirvana" - dbZen "tekrsq" wrote in message ... For some reason Anna's, db's, and desk rabbit's responses didn't show up when I replied to Rich. Thankyou everyone for your help. I do routinely "backup" my important stuff on an extrernal HD, but unfortunately, I have not had the chance for several months to back up, and unfortunately, in the last several months I have put some of the most important files, pictures, and projects of my life on the computer. No need to remind me of how stupid I've been. I'm doing plenty for all of you. Having said that, I do have a XP Home CD. When I boot from it, it asks me do I want to install Windows XP, or recover a damaged installation. When I try the repair, that's how I get to the section that lets me try to run the chkdsk. I haven't tried to "install" it again because I wasn't sure what it would do. Currently, I have no way to transfer or recover the files that I need to put them on a flash drive etc. I can't even get into windows. If I could do that, then I would just reformat the drive and start all over. |
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XP Home will not boot up
after doing some searching
I found this page which will help you build a slipstream: http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/slipstream.htm hth -- db·´¯`·...¸)))º DatabaseBen, Retired Professional - Systems Analyst - Database Developer - Accountancy - Veteran of the Armed Forces - Microsoft Partner - @hotmail.com ~~~~~~~~~~"share the nirvana" - dbZen "db" databaseben at hotmail dot com wrote in message ... well, I hope you can run the commands fixboot and see if the boot looping stops. another command you can run is fixmbr which will reinstate the master boot record. ---------------- in regards to slip streaming; its been a long time since I created one and no doubt you will need a functional pc and cd burner to create an installation cd. however, I recall using a freeware and it merged the files from the original cd with the individual update file. in your case the files on the cd would be merged with the individual sp2 file to create a bootable sp2 cd. don't know which freeware I used or which is now a reliable one. but I do know that the update file to use can be found he: (http://tinyurl.com/6ceaw) sorry I couldn't provide additional details on slipstreaming. perhaps someone herein will be kind enough to provide an up to date method for slipstreaming. -- db·´¯`·...¸)))º DatabaseBen, Retired Professional - Systems Analyst - Database Developer - Accountancy - Veteran of the Armed Forces - Microsoft Partner - @hotmail.com ~~~~~~~~~~"share the nirvana" - dbZen "tekrsq" wrote in message ... SP2 is on the computer. It automatically downloaded SP3 last year, and locked up the entire computer. I took it to someone, and they uninstalled SP3 and it has worked fine since. The tech told me it had something to do with SP3 not playing well with AMD processors. Obviously, I'm not a tech guy, so I couldn't argue. What I do know is it cost me $200. The installation CD I have is one of the original home versions. I don't think it even has SP1 on it. So how would I download SP2 and merge it with my copy onto another CD? "db" wrote: unfortunately, if the cd is version sp2 but the o.s. on the disk is version sp3, then the cd is of little use except for the repair/recovery console. my suggestion is to run a fixboot via the recovery console and see if it stops the boot looping. if not, then you might try to slipstream the files on the cd with the sp3 file to create a windows sp3 installation cd. having the cd matching the version on the disk will allow you to execute a repair installation. the method above is not a "new" install or a "reinstall" but a "repair" that is executed via the "install" option when you boot with the cd. -- db·´¯`·...¸)))º DatabaseBen, Retired Professional - Systems Analyst - Database Developer - Accountancy - Veteran of the Armed Forces - Microsoft Partner - @hotmail.com ~~~~~~~~~~"share the nirvana" - dbZen "tekrsq" wrote in message ... For some reason Anna's, db's, and desk rabbit's responses didn't show up when I replied to Rich. Thankyou everyone for your help. I do routinely "backup" my important stuff on an extrernal HD, but unfortunately, I have not had the chance for several months to back up, and unfortunately, in the last several months I have put some of the most important files, pictures, and projects of my life on the computer. No need to remind me of how stupid I've been. I'm doing plenty for all of you. Having said that, I do have a XP Home CD. When I boot from it, it asks me do I want to install Windows XP, or recover a damaged installation. When I try the repair, that's how I get to the section that lets me try to run the chkdsk. I haven't tried to "install" it again because I wasn't sure what it would do. Currently, I have no way to transfer or recover the files that I need to put them on a flash drive etc. I can't even get into windows. If I could do that, then I would just reformat the drive and start all over. |
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XP Home will not boot up
Tommy, I always recommend Michael's terrific Article on Repair Installs.
http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm I think you said you would not mind doing a clean install. If you are not concerned about losing data I would go ahead and do that. If using the WinXP CD you cannot format and do a clean install then You can get a bootdisk from www.bootdisk.com Go into the Bios and set the floppy to first device in the booting order. Then boot into the A: at the A: Prompt type fdisk /mbr That will wipe the mbr. Then set the cdrom as first boot device and boot to the WinXP CD. From there procede with the clean install. I have used this procedure in the past and it usually works. "Anna" wrote in message ... "Rich Barry" wrote: Tommy, read this first then try Chkdsk again http://www.updatexp.com/windows-xp-chkdsk.html "tekrsq" wrote in message ... Rich, Thanks, that was helpful. HOWEVER, I only figured out how to use the /p. After forcing it to run chkdsk, it told me several "bad sectors were located on the drive", but it didn't tell me what or where. According to that article (and several others I have come across), I should be able to type in C:\WINDOWSchkdsk c:/f/r and get it to repair any bad sectors. However, when I type in either /f or /r, it tells me they are "not valid parameters". I cannot figure out how to get it to fix the bad sectors. The only commands I see listed in the "help" section are "fixboot" and "fixmbr". I do not know what they are, and haven't tried to run them. Can you PLEASE get me through this ?!?!?!? "Anna" wrote in message ... Tommy: Ordinarily you would enter the command "chkdsk /f" or "chkdsk /r" (no quotes) as no doubt the article Rich referred to you covers. In any event should the chkdsk process not correct the problem and return your system to a bootable, functional state, it probably would be worthwhile to undertake a Repair install of the XP OS and hope that corrects the situation. In order to do so you would need an XP OS installation CD that allows you to undertake a Repair install of the system. Ordinarily the recovery or restoration type installation CD provided by an OEM does not have this capability but it sounds as if the CD you're using might fit the bill. I'm assuming you've never undertaken a Repair install of the OS so here are some details about the process which is a relatively straightforward procedure. It would be roughly akin to making a fresh install of the OS, but in nearly every case your existing programs & user-created data would be retained. Notice I said "nearly". While it would be a rather rare situation where data would be lost or corrupted as a result of the Repair install, and as unlikely as it may be, it *could* happen. So if there are any programs and/or other data on your present drive that are absolutely crucial to you and you could not tolerate their loss, then I would strongly suggest that before undertaking this Repair install operation that you first either make a "clone" of your existing HDD (using a disk-cloning or disk-imaging program) or, if that's not practical, prior to undertaking the Repair install, pull off whatever data you want onto some removable media, e.g., flash drive, CD, another external HDD, etc. Again, it's a relatively rare event that a loss or corruption of data will occur even when the Repair install is unsuccessful, but it *can* happen. So you should be aware of this. Here are some more step-by-step instructions re the Repair install that can be found at Microsoft's site... The repair and reinstallation process might take more than an hour. Eventually, Setup prompts you to answer questions just as if you were installing Windows XP for the first time. For detailed instructions, read "Install Windows XP" at... http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/winxp/install.mspx" quote Before performing a repair installation of Windows XP, you should have both your Windows XP CD and your product key available. To perform a repair installation of Windows XP... 1. Insert your Windows XP CD into your computer. 2. Restart your computer. If prompted, press a key to start from the CD-ROM. 3. When the Welcome to Setup page appears, press ENTER on your keyboard. 4. On the Windows XP Licensing Agreement page, read the licensing agreement. Press the PAGE DOWN key to scroll to the bottom of the agreement. Then, press F8. 5. When prompted, press R to have Windows XP attempt to repair Windows by reinstalling important Windows components. /quote Also, here are some other websites that contain detailed step-by-step instructions for undertaking a Repair install in case you're interested. As I've indicated, it's a relatively simple & straightforward process and usually not terribly time-consuming. http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=138 http://www.windowsreinstall.com/winx...exfullpage.htm http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;315341 As you will note from the various instructions re the Repair install, you will need to enter the appropriate Product ID key during the process. It would be best if you would undertake the Repair install of the OS with a "slipstreamed" CD containing SP3. But if not available you can use your present installation CD assuming it contains an earlier SP. You can later install SP3 should the Repair install later prove successful successful. Assuming it is, you should use your A-V program to immediately check out your PC for any virus infestation. Also, you will need to download/install *all* the MS critical updates since SP3 and possibly some updated programs from MS in which you may be interested. Obviously it's possible that other factors (hardware or software) may be involved here other than a corrupted OS that is causing the problem you relate but under the circumstances as you've described them a Repair install of the OS would seem to be a practical first step worth undertaking at this point. And, of course, should you be able by one means or another to return your system to a bootable/functional state you will plan to maintain comprehensive and reasonably current backups of your system in the future, possibly through the use of a disk-cloning or disk-imaging program, right? Right? Anna "tekrsq" wrote in message ... For some reason Anna's, db's, and desk rabbit's responses didn't show up when I replied to Rich. Thankyou everyone for your help. I do routinely "backup" my important stuff on an extrernal HD, but unfortunately, I have not had the chance for several months to back up, and unfortunately, in the last several months I have put some of the most important files, pictures, and projects of my life on the computer. No need to remind me of how stupid I've been. I'm doing plenty for all of you. Having said that, I do have a XP Home CD. When I boot from it, it asks me do I want to install Windows XP, or recover a damaged installation. When I try the repair, that's how I get to the section that lets me try to run the chkdsk. I haven't tried to "install" it again because I wasn't sure what it would do. Currently, I have no way to transfer or recover the files that I need to put them on a flash drive etc. I can't even get into windows. If I could do that, then I would just reformat the drive and start all over. Tommy: When you boot to your XP OS installation CD and arrive at the setup screen you basically have two options. 1. To install XP, or, 2. To repair an already installed XP OS by accessing the Recovery Console. That second option is the one you chose in order to run the chkdsk command. Unfortunately Microsoft used that "repair" designation in a way that has caused an untold amount of confusion among thousands, if not millions of users. We need not go into the semantics of such here. You should choose the first option "... setup Windows..." by pressing the Enter key. Following the licensing agreement, (hopefully) the next screen will reflect two options - the first one involving Repairing an existing XP OS installation by pressing the "R" key; the second option allowing a user to fresh install the OS. Your existing XP OS should be listed in the bottom portion of that screen. The reason I say "hopefully" is that because of certain circumstances which we need not go into now, the Repair option may not be available. Hopefully it will be in your case and you can proceed with the Repair install of the OS as I indicated in my prior post. If that Repair option is unavailable simply remove the CD from the optical drive and shut down the machine. Naturally I'm assuming you do not wish to fresh install the OS at this time since you would lose all your programs and personal/business data. Anna |
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XP Home will not boot up
Again, THANKYOU for everyone's help, but I finally found the solution. As I
suspected, it was due to the automatic downloads from Microsoft that happened the other night. I had to remove several of the updates, and now things are working again. For some reason, some of my video drivers reverted back to old drivers and need updating, but everything else is working great. If anyone is iterested, here is the link to my fix. Again, THANKYOU for all the help !!!!!!!!!! http://social.answers.microsoft.com/...c-e292b69f2fd1 "tekrsq" wrote: For some reason Anna's, db's, and desk rabbit's responses didn't show up when I replied to Rich. Thankyou everyone for your help. I do routinely "backup" my important stuff on an extrernal HD, but unfortunately, I have not had the chance for several months to back up, and unfortunately, in the last several months I have put some of the most important files, pictures, and projects of my life on the computer. No need to remind me of how stupid I've been. I'm doing plenty for all of you. Having said that, I do have a XP Home CD. When I boot from it, it asks me do I want to install Windows XP, or recover a damaged installation. When I try the repair, that's how I get to the section that lets me try to run the chkdsk. I haven't tried to "install" it again because I wasn't sure what it would do. Currently, I have no way to transfer or recover the files that I need to put them on a flash drive etc. I can't even get into windows. If I could do that, then I would just reformat the drive and start all over. |
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