I recently upgraded my computer to install WIndows XP SP2. Ever since I did that, my computer hangs and when I reboot, the task bar won't load. I read through Microsoft knowledgebase and tried creating a new username, doing clean boot, but no help. Anybody else had this problem? What did you do to resolve the issue?
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I maintain quite a few computers. Things like this happened to me in the past. Over the years I have learnt that trying to fix such a problem can be a waste of a lot of time. I keep images of my computers and do occassional back ups. I wipe out, re-install, put the data back on.\n\n\nSaves me, sometames, days.
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i have windows xp too, that happened to me ; what i did was go to start, then user accounts, then i clicked on mine; and i put change account type, and i changed it to normal ; after that i changed it back to admin and it works perfectly
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This usually happens when Windows XP is busy with another applications or processes.  Sometimes wait awhile will get it back, but more often a restart should fix the problem.
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i think, because you don't have service pack 2 integrated. try to install sp2 or upgrade your windows with one with sp2
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I have been having this problem over the last 3 days, and from what I can tell it has something to do with the latest windows updates conflicting with a driver on my system. If I restore to 3 days ago the problem goes away, but if I then update my computer from Microsoft the hang comes back. I am not having this problem on any of my other updated computers just this one.\nI have run it in IE6, IE7 and Firefox and the problem is the same. Still working on the problem if I work out what it is I will let you know here.\nUpdate \nI think I have found a solution, download and run the program called HijackThis that can be found here http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/htlog...  You will arrive at the tutorial page, once you run the program you are looking for any program that you don't recognise, remember to create a restore point before you do anything and fix the problems one at a time, the problem and solution can be found there.
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You will need to format your computer or use the recovery disc to install windows again.\n\nThis is a common problem when your windows crashes and is not loading correctly.
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VERY GOOD IDEA!  ME is crappy.  Just be sure not to forget Service Pack 2 on your new XP machine.  I would recommend you start with a clean install.  Good luck.
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Try booting into safemode, log in under the administrator account and see what happens. if the same thing then maybe you can do a system restore from the command prompt: \nhttp://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304449\nTry restoring the computer to a time when it last worked. If that doesnt work and you have your windows xp disk, boot from it load the recovery console and try a chkdsk /r. More info on the recovery console here: \nhttp://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/bootcons_chkdsk.mspx?mfr=true\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/recovery_run_console.mspx?mfr=true\nAll else fails, reinstall the OS.
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yep\n\nU need to download an older version, Ure trying to run the latest version on a non XP SP2 machine
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Hey...\n\nU need to upgrade your operating system to Windows XP SP2 in order to be able to install Internet Explorer 7.0 (BETA) in ur machine. To do that, U can download Windows XP SP2 from the following link:\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=049c9dbe-3b8e-4f30-8245-9e368d3cdb5a&DisplayLang=en\n\nHowever, if u use a dial up and think u cant afford downloading a 266MB file, you can also order SP2 in a CD from Microsoft. In order to order the CD, just visit the following link:\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/sp2/cdorder/en_us/default.mspx\n\nNow, to install IE7, just download it from :\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/windows/IE/ie7/ie7betaredirect.mspx\nand then I'm sure u shall be able to install it in ur computer. If you still do happen to come across any more problems, do let me know.\n\nOh by the way, the above link that u've provided, doesn't work. It just takes me to Imageshack homepage.\n\nAnd well, if you want a good browser that's intuitive, easy to use and also has your fav feature, that is, tabbed browsing...then I must seggest two free browsers that have been in the market for quite a while and their share has been rising faster than ever before. Personally I hate using IE. Anyways, here are the 2 browsers and the links from where u can download them:\n\nMozilla FireFox 1.5:\nAbout the Browser - http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/\nDownload Link - http://www.mozilla.com/products/download.html?product=firefox-1.5.0.2&os=win&lang=en-US\n\nOpera 8.5:\nAbout the Browser - http://www.opera.com/products/desktop/\nDownload Link - http://www.opera.com/download/get.pl?id=27762\n\nTrust me, these 2 li'l browsers are gonna save you a lot of hassle. And moreover, always remember, IE7 is a Beta version, as of now. And Beta versions can never be fully trusted. They're expected to crash and act weirdly just about any time even by their manufacturers!! So, do choose wisely!!!
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To make this a bit less annoying, first off, instead of rebooting, try Ctrl + Alt + Del to access the task manager, then end the explorer.exe, if listed.  Then go to File - New Task (Run) and type 'explorer.exe' and hit enter to get everything running again, hopefully.  At least until you try to right-click again.  This should help hold you over.\n\nGo to Start - Run and type sfc.exe /scannow ---then hit Enter.\n\nAlso click here to download a registry patch that will disable the right-click function of XP.\nhttp://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/contextmenuundo.reg\n\n(I believe that you would have to reboot the computer for this to apply, but I would try first without rebooting)\n\nThen click here to reenable it.\nhttp://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/contextmenu.reg\n\nI thought this would be much easier than editing the registry.  Hope this works for you, it has for others.  Good luck.
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Yes sounds like a corrupt file making it restart and then boot into safe mode. Try reinstalling and when you get the to part that says there is already a xp installation on the disk, select repair option, this will reinstall all the system files, and hopefully fix your problem. \n\nLast resort option --do a reinstall and make the settings _ leave current os system intact and then when choosing windows folder name it windows2 and it will be a fresh copy of XP on your computer but if you go to C:&#92;Documents and settings&#92; you should see your old user account, all your My documents and desktop files are there, just everthing has to be reinstalled - use this option as a last resort.
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There are two primary ways to install XP.  You can do a full install which completely wipes out your hard drive, or you can do a Repair Install.  A Repair Install will NOT erase your programs or change your personal settings.  You will have to visit the Windows Update site to reinstall any updates that came out after your XP install disk was made (including SP2 if it's not on the disk.)\n\nThis link give you step by step instructions for a Repair Install, including actual screen shots of what you will see. I selected XP Pro but the steps are the same for XP Home.  I'd suggest trying the Repair Install first.  It takes about an hour.  The Windows Updates will take about another hour.  If the problems are fixed, great.  A full install takes about the same amount of time, but then you've got to reload all your other programs and put your personal settings back the way they were.  And that could take all day.  Hope this helps.\n\nhttp://www.windowsxpprofessional.windowsreinstall.com/installxpcdrepair/indexfullpage.htm\n\nplrr
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XP W/ SP 2 IS ACTUALLY (man, that's annoying) quite stable.  With problems like that I'd try reinstalling Windows--this'll give you a fresh install and wipe out stuff running in the background.  If same thing happens with fresh install you probably have a hardware problem.
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download windows xp service pack 2 here-\nburn it to cd so you have it in the future\nnote that all updates in SP1 are included in SP2, so if you have SP1 on disc you don't need it anymore if you have SP2.
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The previous answerer implies you can do a Repair Install.  Unfortunately, a R.I. does not change your personal settings or installed programs.  So the password issue will remain.  If your XP Pro install CD is genuine and you have the 25 digit Product Key assigned to that install disk, you could reformat (completely erase all hard drive info) and reinstall the operating system.  The actual procedure should take less than 2 hrs.  Here's a link that gives clear instructions and actual screen shots of what you will see.  I'm assuming your install disk has SP2 already on it and you have your 25 digit Product Key:\n\nhttp://www.windowsxpprofessional.windowsreinstall.com/sp2installxpcdoldhdd/indexfullpage.htm > if disk has SP2\n\nIf your install disk is so old it only has SP1 (or no service pack at all) you can use this link for instructions/screenshots:\n\nhttp://www.windowsxpprofessional.windowsreinstall.com/installxpcdoldhdd/indexfullpage.htm > disk has SP1 or no service packs\n\nOnce you've got XP installed, your work is just beginning.  You'll need to reestablish your internet connection including things like email, IM, etc. You'll need to reinstall any programs that used to be on the hard drive like antivirus, antispyware, games, office type products like word processor, spread sheets, etc.  (Hope you saved all your install disks for these programs.)  You'll also have to reinstall any USB items like printer, scanner, digital camera, card reader, external hard drive, etc.  You may have to find and install new device drivers for these add-ons.  And during the Windows Updates, you might want to be real careful that you don't accidentally install something you don't want..... like the new IE7 or Windows Media Player 11, etc.  It will be a challenge but if you are successful, you'll have a feeling of accomplishment and you'll know more about your computer than most people know about their's.\n\nplrr
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This program almost certainly will not work at all on XP.  You could try, after installing, right clicking on the .exe file, the one that initiates the program, and choosing Properties, Compatibility, checking Run this Program....and choosing Windows 95.  But in my experience, this only sometimes works.\n\nIt should not however slow your computer or harm it, if it even in fact installs.  And you can always uninstall it.  My advice, if you are going to install it, is to set a Restore Point in System Restore just before you install it, so that you can easily return to your previous state if things don't work out.\n\nBut also, I would advise you to find a different program that does the stuff that you want this old program to do, even if the more modern program does more than you want.....