XP SP2-Boot problem after install...

[Guest]

My dad downloaded the update, installed the update, and rebooted his pc.
Now, his pc cycles through the cmos setup and immediately reboots itself as
soon as XP tries to load. I have used a boot disk to come to a dos-prompt
but can't find root c:\ at all...? I'm kind of at a loss. Why can't I find
c:\? I do have a ghost of his system, but want to save that for last option.
Anyone have any ideas?

 

[Terry]

There are some issues regarding some Intel processors. You may need to get
the latest bios update for the motherboard and flash it in. This fixed my
non-boot problem after sp2.

Regards

 

[Guest]

What is the quickest way of checking his bios for an update?

 

[Taurarian Constellation]

http://www.michna.com/kb/WxSP2.htm#Boot_or_shutdown_problems_after_Service_Pack_2_installation
Boot or shutdown problems after Service Pack 2 installation

and/or

http://forum.aumha.org/viewtopic.php?t=7447
Specific Issue - Prescott Processors and XP-SP2
Fail to Boot into system after installing SP2 for Windows XP




http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=885626
Your computer stops responding when you restart to complete the installation of
Windows XP Service Pack 2

 

[Terry]

Note the currently installed bios version from the boot screen and then
visit the manufacturers site for the motherboard to download an updated
bios.
Regards