Re: Sys IPLs in mid of 2005 upd/loops
From: Andy (Andy_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 02/22/05
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Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 10:15:04 -0800
I will attempt to remove the hardfile and restore what I can through a second
computer and then take the PC to Frys to be updated. It is worth $100 not to
have to deal further with this. I followed the written instructions but
did not access the website (which was probably a mistake). I have
definately learned my lesson to drive image the ENTIRE drive before trying to
do an update like this.
Thanks to all for their help here.
Andy
"Ed Rich [MSFT]" wrote:
> Since you have and 873, you've likely had it for a while. I would suggest
> that you take it to a ventilated area and buy a can compresses air for PC's.
> I'll bet you find a lot of dust. Also you should reseat the memory in the
> system.
>
> Did you follow all the steps listed at the HP site which were supposed to be
> performed *before* you upgrade?
>
>
> --
> Ed Rich [MSFT]
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
>
>
>
> "Andy" <Andy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:D61C8770-3967-4D18-9431-9FD7324244B2@microsoft.com...
> >I have an HP 873n media center. I just received the media center 2005
> > update for this and when attempting to install it gets to the middle in
> > the
> > instaling devices section and then the system IPLs! The HP Invent
> > startup
> > screen occurrs and then the setup tries to recover (I get a screen which
> > say
> > setup is recovering) It goes back to setup and starts at 39 minutes
> > remaining, goes onto install devices and then IPLs again. This went on 5
> > times until I pulled the power cord after it ipl'd the 5 times.
> >
> > At that point I attempted to remove the video and audio cards (thinking
> > something connected with these devices was causing the problem but hte
> > same
> > problem occurred.
> >
> > When writing to HP support they stated to do a recovery install which I
> > guess means lose everything. YUK!
> >
> > Is there any way to get past this or has anyone seen this before?
> >
> > Also is there any way to bring up just a shell to copy and recover what I
> > can?
> >
> > One other bit of infromation. One mistake I know I made was letting the
> > system upgrade files from the internet during the first part of the
> > installation. (I picked the recommended option-but the HO instructions
> > say
> > to click "no")
> >
> > Some more info. I was running the 2004 version of media center and had
> > auto updates turned on. Also have XP SP2. Norton System works was also
> > on
> > the system along with a myriad of files like MS Office Student Edition,
> > Print
> > Shop, Quicken, AOL, Yahoo Messenger, Flight Sim, Hallmark cardmaker, etc.
> > All pretty standard stuff.
> >
> >
> > Man this has taught me a lesson. If I ever get this back up I'm signing
> > up
> > for an online backupservice and backing up everything!!!
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
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