Cannot stop XP Setup

i ran xp repair console via. the xp cd, during the repair a error came up in the middle of the xp setup.

now when ever i restart windows it starts to resume the setup, and will not let me go into windows, not in safe mode not in anything, even when i try to resume the setup and complete the task it gives the same error. how do you stop the xp setup if their is a way.

 

What's the error? and what problem are you trying to solve with RC?

Regards - Charles

 

doh, i was just going to repair windows, now i can get rid of setup so i can get back into windows.

 

RC is not for use for a general repair of Windows. Use it to repair the boot.ini for instance and other startup problems. Since you're not giving any specifics - then try the following repair method:

The following is from a post by Abaxas - a board member - on XP repair
Quote from Abraxas:

Put your XP install cd-rom into the disc. If auto play enabled, the install process will begin, if not, double click on the drive.

What you should do is SKIP the first repair option (no "R" press) and just continue with your installation. After you accept the license by pressing F8, setup searches for existing installations of Windows. By following the onscreen instructions and pressing "R" at this point, your current installation will be repaired.
The following MS kb article explains, sort of. Follow method 2 as explained but don't use the first repair, otherwise it becomes a total install instead of a repair: http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...kb;en-us;315341

Having used repair you will need to reinstall SP1 (if your copy of XP is from 2003 on – SP1 will be included in it) if you have it and reinstall all the windows updates, and you MAY need to reinstall your video drivers but check if XP has over-written them with its own generic ones. Everything else and all preferences should be ok.

End quote

Regards - Charles

The kb article is not there anymore.

 

yeah i know how to use setup and repair and what it does, i just need to know how if their is a way to stop it.

ill take a pic later.

 

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Sure, let it finish!

Johanna

 

^_^ ive tryed that but a page fault error keep occuring on one part of the setup and when that happens the setup quits, and then restarts and then the cycle starts over.

nice try

 

It is possible that whatever you were trying to fix with the repair install is causing the problem.

So let me echo (and expand) Charlesvar's unanswered question - What's the error, if any? What problem were you trying to solve with RC?

 

PGrass

You didn't do it right. Your computer is trying to reinstall Windows. You didn't make it to the Recovery Console. You should have been trying to do a repair, anyway, not going into the Recovery Console from the very limited info you have shared with us. You never did say WHY you felt a need to repair anything, or if you had tried System Restore or SFC, first. For all I know, you are mucking around in XP trying to resolve a software or hardware issue. If you want help, explain your problems in detail, and the steps you've taken to resolve them. Did you read CharlesVar's post in detail? Here is another link you may find useful Repair XP You should also indicate whether you have XP Home or Pro, because it makes a big difference.

Just in case you're new at this, do you know how to access BIOS and boot from CD? Can you access what's left of XP in safe mode (I think you mistakenly reformatted XP already, so the answer should be "no ") If you explain yourself, you will get accurate useful suggestions.
Johanna
Was that a better
"nice try "?

 

ty that article looks promising i will tell u what happens when i get time to do it.