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Old 01-05-2008   #1
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HI there,
Im having a problem in which im stuck at the boot menu and cant seem to get by it. If i click any of the available options i will only be restarted and redirected to the boot menu once more.

The problem started after i tried to enter safe mode by using the System Configuration Utility method and checking boot.ini.

I got to the menu but couldnt continue on as i would only be taken back to the boot menu after an attempted startup. ( still see windows loading bar for a few seconds)
If i clicked any option with safe mode, mup.sys is always in the last line.
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What version of Windows are you using?
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Oh sorry, Xp professional.
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Ok, great.

As this problem refers to an issue with your BIOS, the best (and easiest) way to fix this is as follows;

1) Open your PC
2) Carefully remove the BIOS battery from the motherboard
3) Remove the power cable from the rear of the PC
4) Leave for 2-3 minutes
5) Replace the battery
6) Replace the power
7) Switch on

Let me know what happens....
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Ah sorry for the delay, heres what happened

A beeping noise sounds off for 5 seconds and then im taken into a black motherboard screen. I press continue and then it takes me back to the boot menu. I cant pass it. It is possible to do complete wipe of the memory and reinstall windows, without having to enter windows istelf right?

Probably i can start over, virus free and no safe mode hassle.
Or is there a way to modify the boot.ini file without having to enter windows?
Oh and i really appreciate your help.

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Before you start over, grab a loooong drink and have a read of this: Windows XP freezes at mup.sys, how do I fix it?
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Oh they said that i must first repair the lines of files including mup.sys by using the disc recover method. This will give me a clean startup without any errors and prevent windows from automatically restarting me because of the corrupted driver files, particullary mup.sys.
Until after then i am able to uncheck auto restart in boot.ini
Though i have everything ready, i think ill start tommorow as right now in my area its midnight.

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