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*crossg* · 07-05-2008

I tried installing SP3 yesterday and ended up with a PC that wouldn't boot. Couldn't get into safe mode to remove it and also had to stop auto reboot in the Windows start up (F8) before I could read the blue screen problem. Switched to my Vista HDD and did a quick google and found this. Had to use the Windows repair console but it fixed the problem

rename \windows\system32\gdi32.dll gdi32.SP2

copy \windows\servicepackfiles\i386\gdi32.dll \windows\system32\gdi32.dll

Once I got into Windows I removed SP3 and will try again later when I do a fresh install.

07-05-2008	#8 (permalink)
crossg Retired Moderator & Reviewer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta. Canada Posts: 4,648	Re: Windows xp sp3 thread I tried installing SP3 yesterday and ended up with a PC that wouldn't boot. Couldn't get into safe mode to remove it and also had to stop auto reboot in the Windows start up (F8) before I could read the blue screen problem. Switched to my Vista HDD and did a quick google and found this. Had to use the Windows repair console but it fixed the problem rename \windows\system32\gdi32.dll gdi32.SP2 copy \windows\servicepackfiles\i386\gdi32.dll \windows\system32\gdi32.dll Once I got into Windows I removed SP3 and will try again later when I do a fresh install. __________________ My PC Specs. Plextor 760A/716A 1.07/1.10, BenQ DW1655, BCIB, BenQ DW1640 x2, BSLB, Nec 4551A, 1.08. Lite On SHM 165P6S/LH-20A1S, MS0R/9L05. LG GSA H22N/H62N, 1.02/CL01. SH-S203B, SB03. The Forum Rules Click here to join CDFreaks.com.