RE: install of service pack 2

From: mikeh (mikeh_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 08/24/04 

Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2004 16:19:04 -0700

If you can't boot into safe mode, try the following article

How to use the Automatic Recovery feature to recover your computer if the
Windows XP Service Pack 2 Setup program is not completed successfully
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];875355

Good Luck!

"RayBccul--" wrote:

> Lucky you. I ran into this too. Here's the list of things to try.
>
> 1. Try booting in safe mode. If you're successful, then uninstall SP2 from
> Add/Remove programs or using the instructions in the MSKB article at
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;875355&Product=winxp.
> If you are successful, you will be able to boot Windows normally in it's
> pre-SP2 state.
>
> Take a look at the pre-SP2 checklist at
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm before you try again. Especially
> look for Malware/Spyware and virus'.
>
> 2. Try booting to the XP CD and running a repair of your Windows XP
> installation. Hopefully this will recover you to a state where you can use
> the recommendations above to successfully install SP2
>
> 3. Now it gets ugly. If the above fails and you don't have a full backup of
> your system, Boot from the XP CD again and run setup. Chose the option for a
> new installation of XP and delete your current installation and reinstall to
> the same directory. Then reinstall everything else. Then vow to never forget
> to make a backup before installing a @#$% SP again...
>
> Good Luck.
>
> "sms9366" wrote:
>
> > I installed service pack 2. When it asked me to reboot the system I did, now
> > it constently keeps rebooting. Why and what can I do.

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