I have windows xp after the installation of service pack 3 I can only start in safe mode

I have windows XP after the installation of service pack 3 I can only start in safe mode?

Hello

·         You get the error message?

·         What happens when you try to start in normal mode?

Method 1

Windows XP can in every start Safe Mode by default. Even if you select the option Start Windows normally, it always starts in Mode without failure. IOW, you can't get out of safe mode.

This happens if the switch/SafeBoot is added to the Boot.ini file. / SafeBoot parameter forces a boot in safe mode by using the specified parameters. The available parameters are:

(a) minimal

(b) network

(c) safeboot: minimal (alternateshell)

For more information about the boot.ini switches, see visualization and correction of the settings of the boot on x 86 systems

RESOLUTION

(a) click Start, run and type MSCONFIG

(b) click the Boot.ini tab

(c) If you have a dual-boot system, select the entry that is appropriate under the [operating systems]

(d) in section downstairs, Startup Options uncheck / hisFEBOOT

(e) click OK

(f) restart Windows

The entry/SafeBoot are removed from the Boot.ini file.

Method 2:

If the above method is not the cause, it seems that Service Pack 3 is not installed correctly.

Step 1: You try to run the system restore from safe mode that will repair return the computer to the point while it was working fine.

How to restore Windows XP to a previous state

Step 2:

I suggest you follow the troubleshooting steps form the article and check if it helps.

 

How to troubleshoot an installation fails on Windows XP Service Pack 3

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950718

Note: System requirements to install Windows XP SP3

Reference: Learn how to install Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3)

Hope the helps of information.

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