Guess what? no system restore point available (sorry should have put that)!

"Jon" wrote:

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> And if you're wondering why on earth I wrote that, well "Colin"
> <Colin@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:D0C680C5-3F8E-4D6B-92E3-0D71A2EEB4C4@microsoft.com...
> > Ok, this is my problem. Windows XP (Media Centre version) hangs during
> > startup. Displays the logo and scrolling blue bars but that is it. I am
> > able
> > to start in safe mode with no problems (in safe mode, with network and
> > command prompt).
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> > This is what I have done so for:
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> > Scan Disk – no reported problems
> > Defrag – no problems
> > Clean boot – msconfig, un-ticked all in selective start-up, but fails to
> > load in normal mode (tried with and without “windows essentials� running
> > in
> > the services tab).
> > Diagnostic start-up, again fails during normal start-up.
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> > Anything else I can try??
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> > Would repair windows installation work?
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> > Many thanks
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> If you can get into safe mode, you could try a System Restore point, if
> you've got one handy.
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> Jon
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