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Unable to Re-boot .. removed SP2

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by dhanames

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After initial problems with SP2, I decided to use add/remove programs to remove Windows SP2. It appeared to go fine but now the PC will go partway through startup before it begins a shutdown/startup cycle that only ends with a power off of the unit.
Is there a simple solution or is the Windows Recovery Console and possibly a full system restore my only options?

Any help is appreciated.
Thanks ..

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by p.j.hutchison

You can try a repair install of XP to replace any missing/damaged files from the XP CD. Otherwise is a fresh install ....

by elomis

Boot in safe mode of LKG and make sure that the "Automatically Reboot" checkbox in My Computer->Properties->Advanced->Startup and Recovery Options. is switched off so the PC doesn't automatically reboot after a bluescreen. Won't neccessarily help you fix the problem but will help you identify what it is exactly.

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