tvaughn05@gmail.com wrote:
>
> I was having a small problem with pop-ups, and I posted my problem on
> geekstogo.com. One of the Staff there told me to install Windows XP
> SP1a.

Incorrect advice. One does NOT upgrade their OS to fix
spyware/virus/malware problems.


> So, I went to
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...1/default.mspx,
> and I downloaded the service pack. After installing the service pack, I
> restarted the computer. And now it just sets itself on a restart loop!
> It won't stop restarting!! I tried loading Windows normally, Last Known
> Good Configuration, and in Safe Mode, and each time I as soon as the
> Windows XP logo disappeared, the computer restarted. I did not back up
> my data, and I need this data for work tommorow. I had fixed this once
> before while installing SP2, but I had access to safe mode.
>
> I found these links, but none of them addressed my specific topic.
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/873161/en-us
> http://groups.google.com/group/micro...xp.setup_deplo...
> http://groups.google.com/group/micro...xp.general/bro...
> http://pcsupport.about.com/od/pcmain...otbreakout.htm
>
> You can view my original issue at the below link. It contains
> additional information about my system.
>
> http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/index...T&f=37&t=88465
>
> Any help would be greatly appreciated ASAP, as I need my computer by
> tommorow, and I did not backup my data...I learned my lesson about
> backup...
>
> -Tony

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