RE: Computer Freezes on Boot Screen after installing SP2

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From: Nimai Sood (NimaiSood_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 11/17/04 

Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2004 02:04:09 -0800

Hi,

1. Insert the Windows XP startup disk in your floppy disk drive or insert
the Windows XP CD in the CD drive or in the DVD drive, and then restart your
computer.

Note When you receive the following message, press a key to start your
computer from the Windows XP CD:
Press any key to boot from CD

Note Your computer must be configured to start from the CD drive or the DVD
drive. For more information about how to configure your computer to start
from the CD drive or the DVD drive, see the documentation that came with your
computer or contact the computer manufacturer.
2. When you receive the Welcome to Setup message, press R to start the
Recovery Console.

NoteMultiple options will appear on the screen.
3. Select the Windows XP installation in question.

Note You must select a number before you press ENTER, or the computer will
restart. Typically, only the 1: C:\Windows selection is available.
4. If you are prompted to type an administrator password, do so. If you do
not know the administrator password, press ENTER. (Typically, the password is
blank.)

Note You will not be able to continue if you do not have the administrator
password.
5. At the command prompt, type cd $ntservicepackuninstall$\spuninst, and
then press ENTER.

Note After you complete this step, you cannot stop the removal process.
6. At the command prompt, type batch spuninst.txt, and then press ENTER.

Note The Spuninstal.txt file appears. As the file scrolls down, you will see
errors and files being copied. This is normal behavior.
7. After Windows XP SP2 is removed, type exit, and then press ENTER.
8. Restart your computer in Safe Mode. To do this, press F8 as the computer
restarts.
Note After you restart, the system may lock up with a black screen. (Your
mouse will work.) In this case, restart again by turning the computer off and
then back on. The second restart will let you to log on.
9. When your computer restarts, Windows Explorer (Explorer.exe) does not
run, and the Windows icons and the Start button are unavailable. To resolve
this problem, follow these steps: a. Press CTRL+ALT+DEL to start Task
Manager.
b. Click File, and then click New Task (Run...).
c. In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK.
d. Locate and then click the following registry subkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\RpcSs
e. On the right side of the viewing pane, right-click ObjectName, click
Modify, type LocalSystem in the Value data box, and then click OK.
f. Restart your computer
 
10. Use this method to remove Windows XP SP2 from your computer.

Thanks & Regards
"Digital World" wrote:

> Yesterday i installed Windows XP SP2.
> After reboot my computer freezes at boot screen that says 'Windows XP'
> The little bar above 'Windows XP' Message is not moving.
>
> Is there anyone can help me ?
>
> Thanks in Advance,
>
>
> Highlander
>
>
>

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