Re: Looping shut down

Tech-Archive recommends: Repair Windows Errors & Optimize Windows Performance

From: Mr. B (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 03/24/04 

Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2004 20:08:59 -0800

I changed keyboards and that worked. I was using a
wireless and I guess the system wasn't setup for it
outside of windows.

I ran all six disks, but when I selected r for recovery I
didn't know where to go from your instructions. So I
rebooted and entered via safemode. I disabled my startup
utility and then attempted to remove roxio 5 which is the
main culbret in this scenario. However I get a message
that says I don't have admin rigts to remove the program.
The error message says I don't have the "HKey_Current or
Local_User" and to review my privileges. I have`tried
this in both safe mode and regular. I can't get this off
my computer.
At this point I'm not sure whether I should reset my
startup or not. The roxio website says this is`a known
problem with XP. I only bought the roxio platinum 5 on
recommendation from xp. I have a feeling the register is
the key and I don't think I can handle this problem by
myself. Any recommendations. I still haven't figured out
how to fix my problem.

Thanks
Mr. B

>-----Original Message-----
>First, perhaps for the sake of what is going on, take
the password out of
>the BIOS as it may be blocking actions.
>
>Second, if you have a USB keyboard, there's a setting in
the BIOS that
>should enable the keyboard when not in Windows,
sometimes it's "Enable
>legacy keyboard support," sometimes its "Enable USB
keyboard," something
>similar to those. If this doesn't do it, you have
access to a keyboard with
>a standard PS/2 connection, use try using that keyboard.
>
>If this doesn't resolve, I really don't know what is
wrong, your next step
>would be to either contact the PC manufacturer's tech
support or take it to
>a shop.
>
>--
>Michael Solomon MS-MVP
>Windows Shell/User
>Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
>DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/
>
>"Mr. B" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message
>news:f6b901c4113b$c968d590$a601280a@phx.gbl...
>> Not the first time, however I did download the disks
>> today on my work computer.
>>
>> I booted to a with the disk in the computer. I got the
>> windows setup menu and it asked for disk 2. I placed
the
>> #2 in the computer and pushed enter. Nothing happens.
>>
>> It appears that every time I get to a setup window or a
>> mode window my computer ignores my keyboard entries. I
>> can go to setup to reconfigure my bios and it lets me
but
>> in a password, but computer simply won't work for me in
>> these other modes. Please help!
>>
>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>Did you follow these instructions for creating the
disk:
>>>
>>>a.. To copy the download to your computer for
>> installation at a later time,
>>>click Save or Save this program to disk.
>>>a..
>>>Creating the Setup Disks
>>>When you download the Setup disks, the download
contains
>> only one large
>>>program file. When you run the downloaded file, it
>> extracts the files. You
>>>receive the following prompt: This program creates the
>> Setup boot disks for
>>>Microsoft Windows XP. To create these disks, you need
to
>> provide 6 blank,
>>>formatted, high-density disks.
>>>
>>>Specify the Floppy Drive to Copy the Images To
>>>Type the drive letter for the floppy disk drive (this
is
>> typically drive A).
>>>After you type the floppy disk drive letter, you see
the
>> following prompt:
>>>Insert one of these disks into drive/drive letter :.
>> This disk will become
>>>the Windows XP Setup Boot Disk.
>>>Press any key when you are ready.
>>>When you press a key, the downloaded file starts
>> extracting and copying the
>>>files. Continue inserting the blank disks as you are
>> prompted to do so until
>>>all six disks are created. If the process is
interrupted
>> you must run the
>>>downloaded program file again to create all six disks.
>>>
>>>Make sure to label each disk appropriately with the
>> number that is specified
>>>by the program. You will have to use the disks in the
>> correct order during
>>>the Setup process.
>>>
>>>Using the Setup Disks
>>>After you create all six disks, insert the first disk
in
>> the floppy disk
>>>drive, and then restart the computer. Note that the
>> computer must be
>>>configured to boot from the floppy disk drive. In some
>> cases, you may need
>>>to modify your computer's BIOS settings to do this.
>>>
>>>The Setup process starts. Insert the other floppy disks
>> as you are prompted
>>>to do so. Note that you will need to use the Windows XP
>> CD-ROM to finish
>>>Setup.
>>>
>>>>From what you've posted, it sounds as though you
>> selected, run this program
>>>from its current location instead of downloading to
your
>> hard drive,
>>>extracting the files and following the prompts for the
>> creation of the
>>>floppies.
>>>
>>>You stated you downloaded as much as you could. The
>> message you are getting
>>>would indicate that the floppy disks you created are
>> incomplete. If you
>>>first save the file to your hard drive as outlined
above
>> and then double
>>>click the file and follow the prompts you should then
>> get a complete set.
>>>--
>>>Michael Solomon MS-MVP
>>>Windows Shell/User
>>>Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
>>>DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/
>>>
>>>"Mr B" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
>> message
>>>news:e39b01c40fc3$dd244e80$a601280a@phx.gbl...
>>>> What's the big deal my keys, don't work when I press
>>>> enter nothing happens.
>>>>
>>>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>>>If the system won't boot from the CD-ROM there are
>>>> emergency floppy disks
>>>>>that might help you get started, they will boot the
>>>> system and at the end of
>>>>>the boot should ask for the XP CD.
>>>>>
>>>>>Home Edition:
>>>>>http://tinyurl.com/3azo
>>>>>
>>>>>Pro:
>>>>>http://tinyurl.com/4d3p
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>--
>>>>>Michael Solomon MS-MVP
>>>>>Windows Shell/User
>>>>>Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
>>>>>DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/
>>>>>
>>>>>"Mr. B" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote
in
>>>> message
>>>>>news:10f8701c40faa$d082b360$a501280a@phx.gbl...
>>>>>> That appears to be a problem also because when I do
>> the
>>>>>> boot from the cd the system ignores me and returns
to
>>>> the
>>>>>> change mode screen which ignores me and I'm
suddenly
>>>> (30
>>>>>> sec) back at the log in screen for windows. The
>> system
>>>> is
>>>>>> looping and ignoring all changes
>>>>>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Assuming your system is set to boot from the CD-ROM
>>>>>> drive and you have an
>>>>>>>actual XP CD as opposed to a recovery CD, boot with
>> the
>>>>>> XP
>>>>>>>CD in the drive and perform a repair install as
>>>> outlined
>>>>>> below. If the
>>>>>>>system isn't set to boot from the CD or you are not
>>>>>> sure, you need to enter
>>>>>>>the system's BIOS. When you boot the system, the
>> first
>>>>>> screen usually has
>>>>>>>instructions that if you wish to enter set press a
>>>>>> specific key, when you
>>>>>>>see that, do so. Then you will have to navigate to
>> the
>>>>>> boot sequence, if
>>>>>>>the CD-ROM drive is not first line, set it first in
>> the
>>>>>> boot sequence. Save
>>>>>>>your settings and exit with the XP CD in the drive.
>>>> The
>>>>>> system will reboot.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>NOTE, while a repair install should leave your data
>>>>>> files intact, if
>>>>>>>something goes wrong during the repair install, you
>> may
>>>>>> be forced to start
>>>>>>>over and do a clean install of XP. If you don't
have
>>>>>> your data backed up,
>>>>>>>you would lose your data should that eventuality
>> occur.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Boot from the CD. If your system is set to be able
>> to
>>>>>> boot from the CD, it
>>>>>>>should detect the disk and give a brief message,
>> during
>>>>>> the boot up, if you
>>>>>>>wish to boot from the CD press any key.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Once you have pressed a key, setup should begin.
You
>>>>>> will see a reference
>>>>>>>asking if you need to load special drivers and
>> another
>>>>>> notice that if you
>>>>>>>wish to begin the ASR (Automatic Recovery Console)
>>>>>> depress F2. Just let
>>>>>>>setup run past all of that. It will continue to
load
>>>>>> files and drivers.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Then it will bring you to a screen. Eventually,
you
>>>>>> will come to a screen
>>>>>>>with the option to (1) setup Windows or (2) Repair
>>>>>> Windows Installation
>>>>>>>using the Recovery console.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>The first option, to setup Windows is the one you
>> want
>>>>>> and requires you to
>>>>>>>press enter. When asked, press F8 to accept the
end
>>>>>> user agreement. Setup
>>>>>>>will then search for previous versions of Windows.
>>>> Upon
>>>>>> finding your
>>>>>>>version, it will ask if you wish to Repair your
>> current
>>>>>> installation or
>>>>>>>install fresh. Press R, that will run a repair
>>>>>> installation. From there
>>>>>>>on, follow the screens.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>If you only have a recovery CD, your options are
>> quite
>>>>>> limited. You can
>>>>>>>either purchase a retail version of XP will allow
you
>>>> to
>>>>>> perform the above
>>>>>>>among other tools and options it has or you can run
>>>> your
>>>>>> system recovery
>>>>>>>routine with the Recovery CD which will likely wipe
>>>> your
>>>>>> drive, deleting all
>>>>>>>files but will restore your setup to factory fresh
>>>>>> condition.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>--
>>>>>>>Michael Solomon MS-MVP
>>>>>>>Windows Shell/User
>>>>>>>Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
>>>>>>>DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>"Mr B" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote
in
>>>>>> message
>>>>>>>news:10e8d01c40f8a$6c5c0550$a501280a@phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>> My system is caught in a continuous shutdown
loop.
>> My
>>>>>>>> system restarts each time I sign in.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I use XP Pro. I have tried to put my computer in
>> safe
>>>>>>>> mode but the system won't let me. I've tried
using
>> f8
>>>>>> it
>>>>>>>> doesn't let me chose safe mode.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I tried going into the setup menu and attempt to
>>>> boot
>>>>>>>> from the cd rom. That doesn't work either, once I
>>>> start
>>>>>>>> up the system will not me change the mode of the
>>>>>> computer.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>.
>>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>.
>>>
>
>
>.
>

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