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Originally Posted by Scorponok
I decided to update my Windows XP earlier tonight. Big mistake!
After switching on auto updates and letting it do it's thing, now my computer will not even restart in safe mode. It would ask what mode I want to start it in, (safe mode, safe mode with networknig, etc.) I would choose one, and then the Windows XP loading screen would come up. It would then give me a blue screen of death for about half a second and then reboot itself, performing the same loop over.
I have most of my important data backed up onto an external HD, but that was a month ago. I still need this data, and don't want to wipe everything out.
My question: Is there a way to reinstall the older version of Windows XP without wiping out all the data?
If not, what would my next best option be? I was thinking maybe I should buy a new hard drive, install Windows XP on that one, and get it to access the old hard drive.
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To say that M$ screwed you probably isn't accurate. As an IT professional I use MS Update on a daily basis both standalone and using WSUS (Windows Software Updates Server). I have never had a blue screen following Windows Updates.
I suspect you applied an OPTIONAL hardware (driver) update that has cratered critical hardware (most likely your video driver).
I see it everyday that users make errors in judgement and quickly blame the vendor.