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> OT: Hosed by Bill & SP2, Need a lil' help
aircooledboy
post Sep 14 2004, 03:44 PM
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Calling all computer wizards (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)

My good buddy called me today for some computer assistance. Usually I can answer the call, but this one is out of my league.

He attempted to download and install Service Pack 2, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) when it was "done" it gave him an error message that it didn't install properly, so he should do it again. System locks, so he tries to reboot, and it won't boot. He decided to use the system restore disk and cut his loses, but he gets a message saying the computer can't locate his hard drive. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)
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post Sep 14 2004, 04:35 PM
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No hacked XP here. Factory loaded on a Sony Viao P4, so it can't be the BIOS issue suggested in the article you offered Rouser.

I installed on my system at home with no issues too. That's the irony here. My bud has the exact same system I do, which he bought on my recommendation.

I guess I will need to make a house call and check his BIOS settings. Seems like a good bet that's where the pooch got screwed. I just can't imaging how SP2 could have affected the BIOS settings? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Thanks for the ideas guys. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) Gives me a place to start anyway.

Still open to any suggestions.
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aircooledboy   OT: Hosed by Bill & SP2   Sep 14 2004, 03:44 PM
SirAndy   kill bill ...   Sep 14 2004, 04:09 PM
Dr Evil   Was he running a hacked version of windows? I hear...   Sep 14 2004, 04:13 PM
vortrex   hmm didn't happen to me. have the person chec...   Sep 14 2004, 04:16 PM
Rouser   Maybe this will help: Your computer stops respond...   Sep 14 2004, 04:23 PM
aircooledboy   No hacked XP here. Factory loaded on a Sony Viao P...   Sep 14 2004, 04:35 PM
vortrex   won't affect his BIOS settings, but the BIOS w...   Sep 14 2004, 05:16 PM
campbellcj   So far SP2 has been trouble for me. Blue Screen o...   Sep 14 2004, 10:55 PM
scotty   Some go smoother than others. Not seeing the driv...   Sep 14 2004, 11:06 PM
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