Repair install problem

[LilBob]

Trying to do an XP repair install but can't complete it. It goes thru all the steps then freezes at 'Setup is starting Windows' & won't go any further. Using XP Pro SP1 OEM disk, XP Pro SP3 already installed. Is that the problem?

Thanks for any help you can offer! Bob

 

[linney]

Try the Checklists and Troubleshooters in these articles.

310064 - HOW TO: Troubleshoot Windows XP Problems During Installation When You Upgrade

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310064&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

I would imagine that if you are booting from a CD and choosing the Repair Windows option (and you are using the correct CD for your machine) it really shouldn't matter as to what updates are installed as the repair should use the files on the CD and bring you in at that Service Pack level.

If it was a problem, then either uninstalling SP3 or Slipstreaming SP3 into your current XP CD would circumvent it.

How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 3 from your computer

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950249#appliesto

Slipstreaming Windows XP Service Pack 3 and Create Bootable CD

http://www.helpwithwindows.com/WindowsXP/Slipstreaming_Windows_XP_Service_Pack_3.html

Autostreamer

http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=223562

Slipstream Service Pack 3 into Your Windows XP Installation CD

http://lifehacker.com/386526/slipstream-service-pack-3-into-your-windows-xp-installation-cd

Windows 2000/XP/2003 SP Slipstreaming

http://www.petri.co.il/windows_2000_xp_sp_slipstreaming.htm

Or use nLite to slipstream the SP onto the XP cd...

http://www.nliteos.com/

You will have logging from the failed setup that might offer some really relevant clues too.

834647 - "Service Pack installation did not complete" error message when you try to install a Windows 2000 service pack

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=834647

243996 - How to Enable Verbose Logging in Windows 2000 GUI-Mode Setup

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=243996

Windows Setup and Device Installation Logging

http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/driver/install/setupapi.mspx

You can also review the Setupapi.log file, the Setupact.log file, and the Setuperr.log file (in the %windir% folder) to try to determine any problems.