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Editions: US United States Australia United Kingdom Japan Membership Membership My Profile People Subscriptions My stuff Preferences Send a message Log Out Microsoft 10 things you can do when Windows XP windows xp sp3 boot problem won't boot If your computer powers up okay, but the Windows XP operating system won't boot properly, you have some troubleshooting ahead of you. Here's a look at the likely culprits and what you can do to fix the problem. By Greg Shultz | in 10 Things, May 6, 2008, 5:38 AM PST RSS Comments Facebook Linkedin Twitter More Email Print Reddit Delicious Digg error in booting windows 7 Pinterest Stumbleupon Google Plus When your computer hardware appears to power up okay, but the Windows XP operating system won't boot properly, you have to begin a troubleshooting expedition that includes getting into the operating system, determining the problem, and then fixing it. To help you get started on this expedition, here are 10 things you can do when Windows XP won't boot. This blog post is available in PDF format as a TechRepublic Download. This entry was originally published as an article on January 26, 2006. #1: Use a Windows startup disk One of the first things you should reach for when troubleshooting a Windows XP boot problem is a Windows startup disk. This floppy disk can come in handy if the problem is being caused when either the startup record for the active partition or the files that the operating system uses to start Windows have become corrupted. To create a Windows startup disk, insert a floppy disk into the drive of a similarly configured, working Windows XP system, launch My Computer, right-click the floppy disk icon, and select the Format command from the context
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Subscribe to our newsletter Search Home Forum Ask a question Latest questions Windows Mac Linux Internet Video Games Software Hardware Mobile Network Virus Café How To Download Ask a question Windows Software Mac Software Linux Software Android Apps BlackBerry Apps iPhone Apps Windows Phone Apps News Encyclopedia Home Forum Windows Windows XP Report http://ccm.net/forum/affich-31177-xp-won-t-start-not-even-in-safe-mode XP Won't start, not even in safe mode[Solved/Closed] Ask a question warrior - Latest answer on Oct 3, 2012 09:27PM Hi, My windows XP won't start. I shutted down the computer yesterday, today when I started it it will run http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/138692/xp-boot-fixes/ till the windows boot screen, when the bar reaches the end the screen will stay black and nothings happens I tried to boot in safe mode but after loading the drivers it just stays there as well and wont go windows xp on with the boot. I wanted to repair the system with the Windows XP CD-ROM but I'm not given the option to repair. After it starts all the devices needed, i'm presented with the partitions I have on my PC to choose in which to install windows, if I pick one I can format and install or just install. Is there a way to run a repair or a scandisk to try and solve the problem without re instaling windows? Really error when booting appreciate any help. Thank you in advance See more Windows xp not booting in safe mode Windows xp not starting in any mode Windows xp not booting Call of duty not working [Solved] (Solved) Computer Screen goes black after Windows (Solved) Black screen after windows load [Solved] (Solved) Toshiba Satellite Windows 8 (Solved) Toshiba black screen won't start (Solved) Helpful +173 Report mesiduma Oct 31, 2009 07:47PM So, I spent half a day struggling why my windows XP won't start on any of the safe modes with similar symptoms you all have been seeing. Here is what worked for me on HP pavilion. There is an option F11 when you boot the system. It takes you to Restore manager by HP via RAM something option. Select Advanced Options for Restore Manager. A. I first selected the option to back up my files (Photos and Personal Docs/Files) on DVD-R drive. This takes about 1.5 hr to finish but is a worth-it safety step. B. Rebooted the system, pressed F11, and selected the option to restore system to an older time. Restored the system to 20 days ago. I had tried restoring to two days ago but saw similar problem with it. This worked like charm and kept all my documents intact. C. There is another option to restore to factory settings and I had intended to go all the way to original factory settings, if option B had not worked
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