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> From: A Computer User
> Sent: July 14, 2005
> To: Ask Leo!
> Subject: How can I repair my Windows install?
>
> Leo,

> I had downloaded and installed a list of programs from
> Windows update in my other computer. I rebooted it. The
> problem is that it can't go to windows. Everytime it loads in
> the windows xp screen it reboots again. Turning off the
> computer won't solve it. The only solution I can use is to
> format my PC, but there are important documents and programs in there.
>
> So my question is, is there a way to solve this other than to
> format the PC?

I would try booting from the installation CD, and selecting
a repair install.

Thanks for asking!

Leo

Article 8877 | Category: Windows

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