After i installed service pack 2 wont boot windows xp

Search instead for. Did you mean:. Installed Win. Thanks in advance. All forum topics Previous Topic Next Topic. Reply 1. Hope this helps, sounds to me like itsa fujitsu or an IBM drive, they usually make dreaded ticking noises due to insufficiant ventilation, D is renown for it p.

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Watch our Welcome Guide to learn how to use this site. If the machine boots fine, proceed to get the BIOS update and apply it. If that works, and you have full access to your machine again don't re-install the service pack and the security updates. Also, below are a couple of links to information regarding removal of SP2. If you're asking for technical help, please be sure to include all your system info, including operating system, model number, and any other specifics related to the problem.

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All submitted content is subject to our Terms Of Use. I am using XP Pro Version and installed service pack 2 and some security updates and went to re-boot. When the computer gets to the black screen with the word windows with the scrolling blue bar, you think the sign on is next but no. It goes right to a blue screen with no error message.

I can pull it up in safe mode and my 3rd hard drive is not coming up like it would before.