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More info?)
Update....problem now solved. It required a registry fix from Mesh Computers
for their AMD 64 CPUs.
Sp2 now up and staying up...many thanks for the help
Jamie
"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" <jones_jupiter@hotnomail.com> wrote in message
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> Jamie;
> 1. How to use the Automatic Recovery feature to recover your computer if
> the Windows XP Service Pack 2 Setup program is not completed successfully:
>
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=875355
>
> 2. Reboot tapping F8 each second.
> Select "Last known good configuration" at the menu.
> If that fails, reboot tapping F8 again this time choosing Safe Mode.
> Then System Restore to Date/Time before issue started:
> Start/All Programs/Accessories/System Tools/System Restore
>
> 3. Otherwise perform a Repair Installation:
>
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/repaxp.htm
>
> 4. When you are ready for SP-2, follow the Service Pack Installation
> Checklist:
>
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm
>
> --
> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
>
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> In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol
>
http://www.dts-l.org
>
>
> "Jamie Tracey" <jamie@shoshone.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:d1i98p$8n5$1@hercules.btinternet.com...
>> If anyone can give me any pointers on this I'd be very grateful.
>>
>> thanks
>>
>> Jamie
>
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