Windows XP keeps rebooting

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?)

If you have the bootable XP setup CD, boot to it, run setup, and accept the second Repair offered (after the EULA agreement)

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Mark L. Ferguson (NOT an MS-MVP)
FAQ for MS Antispyware version 1.0.509
http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm
marfers notes for windows xp http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/chatNotes.htm
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"Paul" <Paul@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:4B0AD076-5A1B-4565-B1F0-45A88365277A@microsoft.com...
>I installed Norton System Works and since then everytime I try to startup,
> Windows XP Home keeps rebooting. I have tried a system restore when in safe
> mode but it won't allow me to do it.
> Any suggestions please!!!

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?)

It would not work with an OEM or 'preinstalled' system. Those expect you to have made a backup of the data files.

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Mark L. Ferguson (NOT an MS-MVP)
FAQ for MS Antispyware version 1.0.509
http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm
marfers notes for windows xp http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/chatNotes.htm
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"Paul" <Paul@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:E66DDB88-5513-4F43-AFF5-A9A75BD46BEA@microsoft.com...
> Thanks Mark but all I have is the system restore cds which came with the pc.
> Where can I get the bootable XP setup CD?
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> "Mark L. Ferguson" wrote:
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>> If you have the bootable XP setup CD, boot to it, run setup, and accept the second Repair offered (after the EULA agreement)
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>> Mark L. Ferguson (NOT an MS-MVP)
>> FAQ for MS Antispyware version 1.0.509
>> http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm
>> marfers notes for windows xp http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/chatNotes.htm
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>> "Paul" <Paul@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:4B0AD076-5A1B-4565-B1F0-45A88365277A@microsoft.com...
>> >I installed Norton System Works and since then everytime I try to startup,
>> > Windows XP Home keeps rebooting. I have tried a system restore when in safe
>> > mode but it won't allow me to do it.
>> > Any suggestions please!!!
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