Re: Can only start in Safe Mode

Because system restore is disabled.

"Shenan Stanley" <newshelper@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Geoplay wrote:
I tried to install an updated version of Windows Installer, and
when I restarted the computer, I got a completely blank screen. I
can now only start in safe mode. My OS Should be* XP Pro sp3 on my
Stand Alone desktop PC. I've tried re-installing from the CD, but
part way through I receive a message than setup cannot find any
drives, and to exit setup. As this is my only computer, and I am using
safe mode with Network,
I am able to send this e-mail, through Outlook Express.
I would be extremely grateful if someone could give me instruction
on how to sort this out.

If you could boot into Safe Mode - why didn't (don't) you utilize system
restore to go back to a date before the issue occurred?

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