Help with Windows XP boot loop SAFEMODE Stuck at (aswrvrt.sys) After auto update

[essexboy]

In that case unfortunately there is little that can be done, unless you can get FRST to run

[swadron]

okay, thank you for your help!

[essexboy]

Do you have the recovery console installed on this system ?

[swadron]

Um.. honestly, i don't know, because it is not my computer. What could i look for within the linux OS in order to know? and how would i start it?

[essexboy]

Restart the computer and repeatedly press F8 on the menu is there an option for recovery console ? 

If not I can link you to an ISO

[swadron]

There was a recovery option on the F8 menu, but it led to blue screen.

however, i found a recovery CD that worked afterall. Everything is back in order. Thank you!

[essexboy]

Back to booting normally ?

[swadron]

yes, normal boot works out.

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Download Peazip to the desktop 
Run and install the programme
As it installs this page will show, deselect the AVG ticks
Press decline and it will then install cleanly 
 

 
Download the following files to the desktop .. Right click the links and select save as...then select desktop 
 
Rufus
 
OTLPE_standard
 
Right click OTLPE on your desktop and select  ..Open as archive 
 

 
 
Select OTLPE standard 
 

 
Click Extract, ensure that desktop is selected 
 

 
Insert the USB stick Then run Rufus
 
Select the ISO file on the desktop via the ISO icon.

Press Start Burn


Once the USB has burnt then

• Download Farbar Recovery Scan Tool and save it to the flash drive.
  
  
  • Reboot your system using the boot USB you just created.
  Note : If you do not know how to set your computer to boot from USB follow the steps here
  
• As the  Programme needs to detect your hardware and load the operating system, I would recommend a nice cup of tea whilst it loads  :)
• Your system should now display a Reatogo desktop.
• Locate the flash drive and run FSRT
• The tool will start to run.

• When the tool opens click Yes to disclaimer.
• Press Scan button.
  
• It will make a log (FRST.txt) on the flash drive. Please attach it to your reply.

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Hi Essexboy.  I followed your instructions to others with similar case.  Please see attached the FRST.TXT file I obtained.  I look forward to your reply?
Rgds
Al

[essexboy]

From the Reatogo desktop access the command prompt and type the following :

chkdsk c: /r

On completion try a normal boot

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Essexboy.....pure Genius...
Thank you Thank you Thank you.  It finally worked ok!
Brgds
Al