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Continuous reboot loop XP
Name: bob32256 Date: August 19, 2003 at 06:18:58 Pacific OS: Win XP Home CPU/Ram: Athlon XP 2000/256M
Comment:
The computer was shut down by the Blaster virus during a download of SP1. Now it is in a reboot loop - blue screen, XP startup screen, back to blue screen, etc. The computer is an HP with the recovery files in a hidden partition - no recovery CDs. F10 doesn't work. I can't start in safe mode or any other option. I downloaded a set of XP boot disks and can get a DOS prompt. Is there any way to reach the hidden partition and start a reinstall?
Summary: First of all remove the Ram that you just installed. One of two things happened. It is either a bad stick or incompatible with what you have. That will cause a continuous reboot loop as you describe. ...
Summary: Thanks Robbie - removing a stick worked for me. Had 2 512 SDRAMS removed one - rebooted cold. XP booted OK. Shutdown, replaced the stick and booted fine. Didn't have to re-install anything. Have had ...
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