Re: XP SP2 not installing.

"Jyoti Sharma" <jyoti.mickey@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I am not able to access my Windows XP. When I start Windows XP ( during
booting ), for a 'flash' of a moment a blue screen comes on which
something is written, but I am not able to see what is written there.
After this the system restarts. I wanted to repair Windows XP ( assuming
that some system file might have gone missing which was causing this
behaviour ), but the setup fails everytime stating that some file is
missing or corrupted and asks me to press enter to continue. When I press
enter it says setup failed press enter to restart. And then I have to
restart again. I used lens cleaner assuming that probably dirt and dust
might be prohibiting the dvd-writer to read properly. But this did not
work either. So I have two problems. The first I am not able to boot
Windows XP and second, I am not able to run the installation cd of Windows
XP?

You might try booting into the Safe mode. You might be able to do it using
the F8 key method talked about below;
To get into the Windows 2000 / XP Safe mode, as the computer is booting
press and hold your "F8 Key" which should bring up the "Windows Advanced
Options Menu" as shown below. Use your arrow keys to move to "Safe Mode" and
press your Enter key.

Note: With some computers if you press and hold a key as the computer is
booting you will get a stuck key message. If this occurs, instead of
pressing and holding the "F8 key", tap the "F8 key" continuously until you
get the startup menu.
If you are able to bring windows up in this method you might be able to use
a restore point prior to when the problem started. If your lucky this
might fix the problem with out having to reload everything.

As for the CD, I have better luck cleaning the disks with a little tooth
paste and water. The mild abrasive in the tooth paste removes any
fingerprints and can may polish out minor scratches that might be causing
reading problems. Be sure to use a cloth that will not scratch the disk
when drying it.


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