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Michael D. Alligood,
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Network+, i-Net+, CIW Assoc.,
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"Colin" <Colin@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:966AA9C1-13D3-48A1-AFB1-079A8B5ED0AF@microsoft.com:

> 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).
> > >
> > > This is what I have done so for:
> > >
> > > 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.
> > >
> > > Anything else I can try??
> > >
> > > Would repair windows installation work?
> > >
> > > Many thanks
> > >
> >
> > If you can get into safe mode, you could try a System Restore point, if
> > you've got one handy.
> >
> >
> > --
> > Jon
> >
> >