Windows XP will not go past Xp screen

[V-tek]

Well i've tried normal, safe and Configure to Last known configuration, and my computer will not boot past the Windows XP screen, any clue whats going on ? Or is a system restore a order ?

 

[brady]

Just pop in the disk and run a repair that way.

 

[Juice Daddy]

I agree..., a repair won't get rid of your data... (just fixes corrupt or missing windows files)

 

[V-tek]

Any specific command line ?

 

[brady]

Nope, Just pop in your disk boot to cd and select repair.

 

[V-tek]

It just takes me to a prompt, what do i type in >?

 

[brady]

Ok you put the OS disk in and reboot right ?
You then get prompted to boot from disk right ?

Then what happens ?

 

[V-tek]

Yeah i get to the Windows XP Setup Screen, then hit"R" for repair, if thats not it, then i must of misunderstood u guys

 

[brady]

This will take you through it step by step so i don't get carpal tunnel by typing this entire thing out.

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

Basically what you need to do is NOT hit R... you need to enter the "Setup" and then select the repair option.

 

[talldude123]

what i would do (its pricy though)

1. Get a new hard drive (same or bigger size)
2. Install Windows xp on the new hard drive
3. Connect both hard drives, and transfer files using norton ghost (or an alternative)