SP2 crashed my computer, what should i do? - GoFuckYourself.com

etech · 09-30-2004, 01:30 AM

I started the Sp2 installation last night, when i woke up it had finished the installation. I restarted the machine, but it froze at startup. Please help, what should i do, i have alot of unsaved data.

tical · 09-30-2004, 01:31 AM

Same thing happened to my friend, he can't even boot into safe mode or the recovery console to uninstall it. Sux.

uno · 09-30-2004, 01:33 AM

I had to format after installing sp2.

Groove · 09-30-2004, 01:33 AM

You could try rebooting in Safe Mode then uninstall SP2.

wdsguy · 09-30-2004, 01:33 AM

reformat the computer, sp2 is evil

etech · 09-30-2004, 01:33 AM

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Originally posted by tical
Same thing happened to my friend, he can't even boot into safe mode or the recovery console to uninstall it. Sux.

Do you know how i can access my data so that i can make a backup ?

etech · 09-30-2004, 01:37 AM

I hope that bill will rot up in hell

tical · 09-30-2004, 01:38 AM

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Originally posted by etech
Do you know how i can access my data so that i can make a backup ?

http://support.microsoft.com/default...t=windowsxpsp2

Bigjohn · 09-30-2004, 01:38 AM

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Originally posted by etech
Do you know how i can access my data so that i can make a backup ?

Install the drive in another machine as a secondary drive.... and next time, back up first!!!

etech · 09-30-2004, 01:39 AM

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Originally posted by Groove
You could try rebooting in Safe Mode then uninstall SP2.

I tried that. Didn't work.
But i got an idea, if i installed XP on a new HDD, and booted up on that. then i would be able to access my other HDD and get the data out.

etech · 09-30-2004, 01:41 AM

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Originally posted by Bigjohn
Install the drive in another machine as a secondary drive.... and next time, back up first!!!

Thanks

BRISK · 09-30-2004, 01:43 AM

Two words: System Restore

etech · 09-30-2004, 01:48 AM

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Originally posted by BRISK
Two words: System Restore

It didn't work.

ParasiteTV · 09-30-2004, 01:48 AM

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Originally posted by etech
I started the Sp2 installation last night, when i woke up it had finished the installation. I restarted the machine, but it froze at startup. Please help, what should i do, i have alot of unsaved data.

what should u do? realize that u be a fool, and should have taken the advice of all the ppl that stipulated: DO NOT INSTALL SP2

yup.

etech · 09-30-2004, 01:50 AM

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Originally posted by ParasiteTV
what should u do? realize that u be a fool, and should have taken the advice of all the ppl that stipulated: DO NOT INSTALL SP2

yup.

The problem is that i installed it on my laptop without any problems.

uno · 09-30-2004, 01:53 AM

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Originally posted by ParasiteTV
what should u do? realize that u be a fool, and should have taken the advice of all the ppl that stipulated: DO NOT INSTALL SP2

yup.

I pity the foo.

ParasiteTV · 09-30-2004, 01:54 AM

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Originally posted by uno
I pity the foo.

hahahahahah

<laughter sponsered by heineken>

irishfury · 09-30-2004, 02:06 AM

in the BIOS setup you should temporarily disable the L1 and L2 cache. On some motherboards, this will allow the computer to boot. You should then remove SP2, turn the L1 and L2 cache back on, and then update the BIOS to reflect the correct microcode version. After completing these steps, you should be able to re-install SP2 without running into this particular problem again.

If disabling L1 and L2 cache does not work, you can use a second workaround : Boot the problem computer with an alternative OS or to the safe mode command line if possible. Assuming you can get to the Windows directory on the boot partition, navigate to this file and change its name so that it does not load the next time the machine is booted:

windows\system32\drivers\update.sys
After rebooting you should be able to install XP SP2, but keep in mind this is a temporary fix?the system will be unstable until you update the BIOS and reactivate the update.sys file.

etech · 09-30-2004, 02:09 AM

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Originally posted by irishfury
in the BIOS setup you should temporarily disable the L1 and L2 cache. On some motherboards, this will allow the computer to boot. You should then remove SP2, turn the L1 and L2 cache back on, and then update the BIOS to reflect the correct microcode version. After completing these steps, you should be able to re-install SP2 without running into this particular problem again.

If disabling L1 and L2 cache does not work, you can use a second workaround : Boot the problem computer with an alternative OS or to the safe mode command line if possible. Assuming you can get to the Windows directory on the boot partition, navigate to this file and change its name so that it does not load the next time the machine is booted:

windows\system32\drivers\update.sys
After rebooting you should be able to install XP SP2, but keep in mind this is a temporary fix?the system will be unstable until you update the BIOS and reactivate the update.sys file.

I will try this, thanks

irishfury · 09-30-2004, 02:13 AM

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Originally posted by etech
I will try this, thanks

Let me know if it works

ParasiteTV · 09-30-2004, 02:16 AM

Groove · 09-30-2004, 02:27 AM

FYI, Microsoft has *claimed* that most problems of this kind have been
caused by installing SP2 on a PC which has spyware installed.

BRISK · 09-30-2004, 02:59 AM

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Originally posted by etech
It didn't work.

well 'aint that a bitch

BRISK · 09-30-2004, 03:01 AM

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Originally posted by Groove
FYI, Microsoft has *claimed* that most problems of this kind have been
caused by installing SP2 on a PC which has spyware installed.

Typical spin.

Ironically, most spyware is successful because of the insecure nature on Microsoft products. So for them to try to blame people's computer problems on spyware is really just blaming themselves.

irishfury · 09-30-2004, 03:05 AM

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Originally posted by BRISK
Typical spin.

Ironically, most spyware is successful because of the insecure nature on Microsoft products. So for them to try to blame people's computer problems on spyware is really just blaming themselves.

There our wholes in every system and software, Microsoft is the most widely used. Hence they our targeted...Even so % wise of issue to user look into it you will be amazed at what you find.

gatorpower · 09-30-2004, 03:07 AM

linux

http://www.linux.org/dist/index.html

chaze · 09-30-2004, 03:16 AM

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Originally posted by gatorpower
linux

http://www.linux.org/dist/index.html

irishfury · 09-30-2004, 03:18 AM

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Originally posted by gatorpower
linux

http://www.linux.org/dist/index.html

http://www.fcw.com/fcw/articles/2004...3-05-03-04.asp

etech · 09-30-2004, 03:26 AM

I cant wait to get home to see if i can get the computer spinning again. Im in school right now

DarkJedi · 09-30-2004, 03:31 AM

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Originally posted by etech
Please help, what should i do, i have alot of unsaved data.

Get a legit Windows.
This shit happens on pirated copies.

etech · 09-30-2004, 03:32 AM

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Originally posted by DarkJedi
Get a legit Windows.
This shit happens on pirated copies.

Well it worked on my laptop

mardigras · 09-30-2004, 03:39 AM

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Originally posted by irishfury
http://www.fcw.com/fcw/articles/2004...3-05-03-04.asp

Heh, all the people around the net screaming the superiority of Linux are just racking up the numbers till it becomes a desireable target

DarkJedi · 09-30-2004, 03:41 AM

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Originally posted by etech

Well it worked on my laptop

Yeah, sometimes it does, sometimes it doesn't

gatorpower · 09-30-2004, 04:28 AM

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Originally posted by irishfury
http://www.fcw.com/fcw/articles/2004...3-05-03-04.asp

This reminds me of the alternate version of the "The Three Little Pigs," the classic childrens fairy tale. Once upon a time there were three little pigs...etc..etc..

...So all the pigs are sitting in the check-out aisle of Wal-Mart. One pig has some straw, some nachos and a six-pack. Another pig has a bundle of sticks and a box of wheat thins with the cheese in the can that you squirt. The third little pig has an X-Box and a 40-inch flat screen TV. The two other pigs look at him funny.

"Shit man," says the third pig. "God damn wolf is just going to come back with a pick axe or like some TNT, maybe a shovel. I'm thinking bulldozer maybe. Hey can I hang with you little pig with the beer, I'll let you play Ghost Recon."
..................................

The way that linux is made, distributed, fixed, modified is a vastly different system than Microsoft will probably ever have.

irishfury · 09-30-2004, 10:38 AM

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Originally posted by gatorpower
This reminds me of the alternate version of the "The Three Little Pigs," the classic childrens fairy tale. Once upon a time there were three little pigs...etc..etc..

...So all the pigs are sitting in the check-out aisle of Wal-Mart. One pig has some straw, some nachos and a six-pack. Another pig has a bundle of sticks and a box of wheat thins with the cheese in the can that you squirt. The third little pig has an X-Box and a 40-inch flat screen TV. The two other pigs look at him funny.

"Shit man," says the third pig. "God damn wolf is just going to come back with a pick axe or like some TNT, maybe a shovel. I'm thinking bulldozer maybe. Hey can I hang with you little pig with the beer, I'll let you play Ghost Recon."
..................................

The way that linux is made, distributed, fixed, modified is a vastly different system than Microsoft will probably ever have.

hahahahahah people like this make me laugh...

r1-mel · 09-30-2004, 11:11 AM

Im using Sp2 for 1 month and its working good.

U guys try to buy a XP Installer that is SP2 enable... That installer is a good one!

HAVE A BREAK LETS PLAY BILLIARDS hehehehe

http://www.giochionline.org/giochifl...-billiards.asp

r1-mel · 09-30-2004, 11:14 AM

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Originally posted by irishfury
hahahahahah people like this make me laugh...

loverboy · 09-30-2004, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by r1-mel
Im using Sp2 for 1 month and its working good.

U guys try to buy a XP Installer that is SP2 enable... That installer is a good one!

HAVE A BREAK LETS PLAY BILLIARDS hehehehe

http://www.giochionline.org/giochifl...-billiards.asp

it seems your away for a while and not reading some post here.

SP2 is a complete crap after Microsucks released a patched for Sp2

http://support.microsoft.com/default...5bLN%5d;811113

09-30-2004, 01:30 AM	#1
etech Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Right next to you.... Posts: 1,148	SP2 crashed my computer, what should i do? I started the Sp2 installation last night, when i woke up it had finished the installation. I restarted the machine, but it froze at startup. Please help, what should i do, i have alot of unsaved data.

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irishfury Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: In the hearts of cowards Posts: 2,611	in the BIOS setup you should temporarily disable the L1 and L2 cache. On some motherboards, this will allow the computer to boot. You should then remove SP2, turn the L1 and L2 cache back on, and then update the BIOS to reflect the correct microcode version. After completing these steps, you should be able to re-install SP2 without running into this particular problem again. If disabling L1 and L2 cache does not work, you can use a second workaround : Boot the problem computer with an alternative OS or to the safe mode command line if possible. Assuming you can get to the Windows directory on the boot partition, navigate to this file and change its name so that it does not load the next time the machine is booted: windows\system32\drivers\update.sys After rebooting you should be able to install XP SP2, but keep in mind this is a temporary fix?the system will be unstable until you update the BIOS and reactivate the update.sys file. __________________ Trust no one there all snakes

09-30-2004, 01:33 AM	#4
Groove Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,852	You could try rebooting in Safe Mode then uninstall SP2.

09-30-2004, 01:33 AM	#5
wdsguy Ryde or Die Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: California-Shanghai Posts: 19,568	reformat the computer, sp2 is evil

09-30-2004, 01:37 AM	#7
etech Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Right next to you.... Posts: 1,148	I hope that bill will rot up in hell

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ParasiteTV Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,067	foo __________________

09-30-2004, 02:27 AM	#22
Groove Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,852	FYI, Microsoft has claimed that most problems of this kind have been caused by installing SP2 on a PC which has spyware installed.

09-30-2004, 03:07 AM	#26
gatorpower Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 24	linux http://www.linux.org/dist/index.html

09-30-2004, 03:26 AM	#29
etech Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Right next to you.... Posts: 1,148	I cant wait to get home to see if i can get the computer spinning again. Im in school right now

09-30-2004, 11:11 AM	#36
r1-mel Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The Fucking Land Posts: 168	Im using Sp2 for 1 month and its working good. U guys try to buy a XP Installer that is SP2 enable... That installer is a good one! HAVE A BREAK LETS PLAY BILLIARDS hehehehe http://www.giochionline.org/giochifl...-billiards.asp __________________ Do you need of gallery submit ? icq me! ICQ NO.: 2 3 6 1 4 2 1 5 8