Windows XP Recovery Help

[jaemartir]

I recovered my system last night, and it goes through the entire process just fine. Then, when the computer starts to do the Microsoft registration, (asking if I can hear the speakers, what type of internet connection, etc...)
when it gets to the FINISH button, the computer freezes.
I can't figure out what to do next.

 

[Rollin' Rog]

Can you do a Safe Mode bootup after that happens? Keep tapping the f8 key as soon as rebooting begins to get the Startup menu.

If you can:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308041

See in particular the "clean boot" troubleshooting article in the above "resources".