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by hfinlay

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I had WinXp Sp2 running OK, but did a Repair install as I suspected this may be part reason why new VGA failed to instal properly. Now WinXp won't boot. The repair install completed, but now on boot I get the screen saying Windows failed to load properly and to Start in safe mode and other options. NOne of these options works and the PC goes back to POST and BIOS in continuous loop.

I have successfully run Recovery Console CHKDSK, and BOOTCFG /REBUILD and this has not helped. ANy clues what is going on here?

TIA

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by hfinlay

No error messages - only the screen syaing Windows failed to load properly and gioving the options of Safe Mode etc.

I have replaced the original vga card (GeForce2). It POSTS fine.

No luck with Option 3 in link.

by computercookie

if so I would suggest you format and start again. Or if the original VGA still works I'd reinstall and use command line to do a system restore to a date prior to installing them new VGA.

by hfinlay

Yes, I have an online backup for my documents.

Old VGA card works fine.

How do you install and then System Restore?

by computercookie

you should format and reinstall using your new VGA card, providing you have the correct drivers.

Windows will attempt to find the appropriate driver and even if it does find one it may not be the best driver.

The best way to do this is to visit the manufacturers website.

Any questions post back.

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