Computer Hope
Microsoft => Microsoft Windows => Windows XP => Topic started by: Tomcat001 on March 08, 2009, 07:33:09 PM
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Hi guys, well the other day I had a virus on my computer so I downloaded some anytispyware programs (Spybot Search and Destroy) to remove it. However the spybot deleted my login registry file and I was stuck in the log in/log out loop. I used the Windows CD to repair my problem however now I am stuck in Safe mode whenever my computer boots up. Regardless of the F8 settings I select it goes to Safemode and since I was repairing my registry files with the restore disk it can not complete the setup if it boots up in Safe mode, as an error message comes up stating this. Prior to using the restore disk I selected boot in safe mode in the MSCONFIG utility however I cant access it anymore as my computer is stuck in a loop. Is there a way to access MSCONFIG outside of Windows to disable the boot in safe mode option?
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Welcome to the CH forums.
however now I am stuck in Safe mode whenever my computer boots up.
Prior to using the restore disk I selected boot in safe mode in the MSCONFIG utility however I cant access it anymore as my computer is stuck in a loop.
Does this mean you can boot into Safe Mode or that your pc is in a restarting loop from which you cannot escape ???
If you can boot into Safe Mode then click Start>Run, enter msconfig in the dialog box and hit OK. MSConfig will open, make your alterations, close MSConfig and reboot.
Good luck.
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Well im stuck in a restart loop with which there is no escape. I can select the startup options via the F8 key but that does not help my situation. Prior to using the repair CD I selected safe boot in the MSCONFIG but now the repair setup can not complete as it continously boots into safe mode then an error message comes up stating "Windows XP can not complete setup in Safe mode, restarting computer"
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What happens when you select "disable automatic restart on system failure" from the Windows Advanced Options Menu (F8) during startup?