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Continuous reboot of XP

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by teknoben

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I have a laptop that crashed while the user was on the net. On startup it enters a reboot loop and I seem unable to enter safe mode or access the rescue console. What other options are there!?

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by jamesrl

My solution was to get a copy of Stinger from Macafee and run in while in safe mode. Disable system restore before you do.

If you aren't running SP2, I would seriously consider it. The basic vulnerability that allows this cycle is fixed in SP2.

James

by craig herberg

In order to be able to fix it, you need to type the command SHUTDOWN -A before the shutdown actually starts. Then you can scan and repair.

Good luck.

Craig Herberg

by wbaer

What do you suggest if you can't get into the safe mode...F-8 won't allow me to get there. Walt

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