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Verbal · 07-24-2005, 08:50 PM

I'm at a loss ... I defragged my main computer today and now it gets locked up on the Windows XP 'loading' screen. It WILL work in safe mode and I've tried system restore from several different points to no avail.

Does anybody know what I do or look for in safe mode to help fix this problem?

A quick $25 PayPal to anyone who can give me the solution.

bringer · 07-24-2005, 08:53 PM

boot in safemode cmd prompt only and run chkdsk

Spunky · 07-24-2005, 08:56 PM

Sounds like some files were removed somehow..probably a format if the above doesn't work

crockett · 07-24-2005, 09:01 PM

Try booting the computer in command prompt and tell us what the last file loaded is before it crashes.

Pete-KT · 07-24-2005, 09:03 PM

Boot up and hit F8 then select last known good configuration that should fix it

Meorazhar · 07-24-2005, 09:11 PM

I'd recommend taking a look at event log. Perhaps some service hangs while starting.

Verbal · 07-24-2005, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by crockett

Try booting the computer in command prompt and tell us what the last file loaded is before it crashes.

It doesn't lock-up when booting to command prompt or safe mode ... only time it DOES lock-up is when trying to boot to 'safe mode with networking' (then it hangs on MUP.SYS)

jwerd · 07-24-2005, 09:16 PM

If none of the other examples work, try the following:

Insert the XP CD, boot from it. Go through it like you were to install it again, but instead of formating or deleting the partition, you want to repair it. I'm not sure exactly which screen it is, but windows will repair your current installation and add any files that may be missing or corupt. It's always worked for me so the best of luck to you.

Verbal · 07-24-2005, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lamerhooD

If none of the other examples work, try the following:

Insert the XP CD, boot from it. Go through it like you were to install it again, but instead of formating or deleting the partition, you want to repair it. I'm not sure exactly which screen it is, but windows will repair your current installation and add any files that may be missing or corupt. It's always worked for me so the best of luck to you.

Thanks .. I will try that if all else fails

Verbal · 07-24-2005, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bringer

boot in safemode cmd prompt only and run chkdsk

Not sure what Im looking for, but everything seems to be 'in-check'.

Meorazhar · 07-24-2005, 09:19 PM

If you suspect the problem is with the networking, try disabling your network interface card from Hardware page.

tungsten · 07-24-2005, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lamerhooD

If none of the other examples work, try the following:

Insert the XP CD, boot from it. Go through it like you were to install it again, but instead of formating or deleting the partition, you want to repair it. I'm not sure exactly which screen it is, but windows will repair your current installation and add any files that may be missing or corupt. It's always worked for me so the best of luck to you.

i thought you tried this already, well if you didn't then this should fix it

Verbal · 07-24-2005, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by NichePay_PeteKT

Boot up and hit F8 then select last known good configuration that should fix it

Tried that, no luck ... thank you though

Verbal · 07-24-2005, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by tungsten

i thought you tried this already, well if you didn't then this should fix it

Guess I'll try that now ... thank you as well

StuartD · 07-24-2005, 09:26 PM

http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/31874/

There's a lot of answers there.... one that seemed promising was in the 2nd to last post:

I remembered I had been "playing" in the bios recently, possibly just before this error. I remember checking: "Configure for performance" Doh!!! I checked configure normal, no fixy. I reviewed every item, tried all the tricks in this thread (new to me by the way). no fixy.
Friend said: why don't you just reset your CMOS? Uh, what's a cmos.

CMOS reset resolved the issue - root cause of issue: over-confident husband in bios of machine.

GweedZilla · 07-24-2005, 09:27 PM

did you just recently install SP2? and are you running an nVidia video card? I've noticed quite a few people that have had that problem ended up updating their nvidia drivers via safe mode and all was well

Verbal · 07-24-2005, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by GweedZilla

did you just recently install SP2? and are you running an nVidia video card? I've noticed quite a few people that have had that problem ended up updating their nvidia drivers via safe mode and all was well

Yes and yes ... interesting.

It's just doesn't make sense thought that it would run fine like that for weeks and do this right after the defrag.

GweedZilla · 07-24-2005, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Verbal

Yes and yes ... interesting.

It's just doesn't make sense thought that it would run fine like that for weeks and do this right after the defrag.

Yep thats what I've read alot also, most people that had that as the problem didn't have the failure IMMEDIATELY after sp2 install, very odd.

Also, it could just be shitty luck for me, but twice now since installing sp2 way back, i've ran defrag, left the house, and come back to windows being completely hosed.

Defrag doesn't agree with me anymore.

crockett · 07-24-2005, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Verbal

It doesn't lock-up when booting to command prompt or safe mode ... only time it DOES lock-up is when trying to boot to 'safe mode with networking' (then it hangs on MUP.SYS)

I had a feeling you were going to post MUP.SYS .. that's why I asked..

It's not a fun one, I just had to reformat my drive for the very same thing.. What caused it on mine is I swapped out my ram and got the same error.

I found this fairly useful and you might find your fix in this topic.. http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/31874/ (number one resualt on google for mup.sys)

This seems to be a issue with XP and SP2.. seems to just happen at random times with no real one certian cause.. Have fun, but none of the fixes worked for me, I had to format my drive.

Verbal · 07-24-2005, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lamerhooD

If none of the other examples work, try the following:

Insert the XP CD, boot from it. Go through it like you were to install it again, but instead of formating or deleting the partition, you want to repair it. I'm not sure exactly which screen it is, but windows will repair your current installation and add any files that may be missing or corupt. It's always worked for me so the best of luck to you.

"Setup Cannot continue because the version of Windows on your computer is newer than the version on the CD"

I assume I have to delete SP2 first right?

crockett · 07-24-2005, 09:42 PM

BTW mine kept crashing when I tried to format the drive, my only solution was to install another hard drive and then format the problem drive from inside windows while it was a slave.

I was lucky because m,y drive was a SATA which is hot swappable, so I let the computer boot on the other drive.. then plugged in the problem drive got my files off then formated it.

GweedZilla · 07-24-2005, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Verbal

"Setup Cannot continue because the version of Windows on your computer is newer than the version on the CD"

I assume I have to delete SP2 first right?

Yes your cd will only fix pre sp2 since thats what is in its filebase, i assume.

If you haven't tried that idea about upgrading/reinstalling your nvidia drivers I would try that quick before you go through and actually remove sp2, atleast it may give you a lead if it happens again.

broke · 07-24-2005, 10:12 PM

25 whole dollars?

pffft.

Verbal · 07-24-2005, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by broke

25 whole dollars?

pffft.

you're so cool!

broke · 07-24-2005, 10:29 PM

Not trying to be cool...

Have you run sfc in safe mode? Uninstalled SP2 in safe mode and tried your disks? Done any anything anyone remotely familiar with 2000/XP/2003 would do?

woj · 07-24-2005, 11:27 PM

did anyone suggest "format c" yet?

07-24-2005, 08:50 PM	#1
Verbal Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 3,420	Computer problem ($25 Reward PayPal) I'm at a loss ... I defragged my main computer today and now it gets locked up on the Windows XP 'loading' screen. It WILL work in safe mode and I've tried system restore from several different points to no avail. Does anybody know what I do or look for in safe mode to help fix this problem? A quick $25 PayPal to anyone who can give me the solution.

07-24-2005, 08:53 PM	#2
bringer i have man boobies Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: van down by the river Posts: 13,082	boot in safemode cmd prompt only and run chkdsk __________________ 333-765-551

07-24-2005, 08:56 PM	#3
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07-24-2005, 09:03 PM	#5
Pete-KT Workin With The Devil Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Bloomfield, MI Posts: 51,532	Boot up and hit F8 then select last known good configuration that should fix it

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Meorazhar Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2005 Location: ICQ: 5262689 Posts: 672	I'd recommend taking a look at event log. Perhaps some service hangs while starting.

07-24-2005, 09:19 PM	#11
Meorazhar Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2005 Location: ICQ: 5262689 Posts: 672	If you suspect the problem is with the networking, try disabling your network interface card from Hardware page.

07-24-2005, 09:26 PM	#15
StuartD Sofa King Band Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Outside the box Posts: 29,903	http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/31874/ There's a lot of answers there.... one that seemed promising was in the 2nd to last post: I remembered I had been "playing" in the bios recently, possibly just before this error. I remember checking: "Configure for performance" Doh!!! I checked configure normal, no fixy. I reviewed every item, tried all the tricks in this thread (new to me by the way). no fixy. Friend said: why don't you just reset your CMOS? Uh, what's a cmos. CMOS reset resolved the issue - root cause of issue: over-confident husband in bios of machine. __________________ This is me on facebook This is me on twitter

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GweedZilla Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Yonder over thar Posts: 549	did you just recently install SP2? and are you running an nVidia video card? I've noticed quite a few people that have had that problem ended up updating their nvidia drivers via safe mode and all was well __________________ icq: 199-245-330

07-24-2005, 09:42 PM	#21
crockett in a van by the river Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 76,806	BTW mine kept crashing when I tried to format the drive, my only solution was to install another hard drive and then format the problem drive from inside windows while it was a slave. I was lucky because m,y drive was a SATA which is hot swappable, so I let the computer boot on the other drive.. then plugged in the problem drive got my files off then formated it. __________________ In November, you can vote for America's next president or its first dictator.

07-24-2005, 10:12 PM	#23
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07-24-2005, 10:29 PM	#25
broke Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Someplace Windy Posts: 4,501	Not trying to be cool... Have you run sfc in safe mode? Uninstalled SP2 in safe mode and tried your disks? Done any anything anyone remotely familiar with 2000/XP/2003 would do? __________________ Perfect Gonzo

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