Comments on: Windows XP SP3 BSoD Endless Reboot Loop with Stop c0000139 on GDI32.dll Error

By: Jim

Jim — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 22:06:16 +0000

Is there any workaround for the “access denied” response to ren and copy commands?

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By: Rich

Rich — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 03:14:51 +0000

That worked Perfectly!!!!!

one thing though. I had to check instructions
and change one thing

the syntax on the first step of renaming
is

REN [drive][path][file to rename] [new name]

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:10:43 +0000

I have a Compaq Presario V5000 laptop and I booted using UBUNTU CD Image (it is free – just google it) and was able to gain access to the hard drive. I ran the “try without changing your current setup” (or something like that) option. From there I went through the painful process of rummaging through the disk and renaming everything. Then it booted fine after. Thanks for the advice on how to fix it though. Could not have done it otherwise.

By: Alvin

Alvin — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 06:00:22 +0000

Hi I tried to use the REN command & the Copy command but I get this “access denied”.

I read the whole post and it seems some other people have that problem too. Please contact me at, alvin.keung@gmail.com

Thanks.

By: Landie

Landie — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:13:12 +0000

I replaced the gdi32.dll as described above but i still get the reboot loop.

How do i restart the computer normally when in recovery mode ? I just pushed the power button.

By: Falcon

Falcon — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:47:44 +0000

This problem has worked. to copy the GDI32.DLL from the servicepackfiles map.

Be carefull with the service pack 3 RC2 v5503
I is NOT a regulated update.

I will quote from the tech net forum :
“While this update is available for anyone, remember that it is pre-release software, is time-limited, and is intended for IT professionals, developers, and other technically-inclined individuals that are comfortable using pre-release software.”

By: Dave Henderson

Dave Henderson — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:11:07 +0000

Yes, that worked. Silly Microsoft screwing up yet another Windows update. I used NTFS DOS and system boots again. Right into the “do you want to turn on auto update option” – which caused the problem in the first place, ironic!

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By: Ivan

Ivan — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 02:00:33 +0000

Thanks! Worked great. Had this issue with SP3 v.3264. Wonder what other surprises await me. )

By: Ben

Ben — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:51:12 +0000

BRILLIANT!!!

Just saved me a whold lot of time and effot with this simple fix.

Thank you

By: Hazal

Hazal — Mon, 19 May 2008 17:30:24 +0000

I have the same problem with “No attached HDD found” error on the setup from the CD. how am i supposed to update my HDD drivers without being able to boot my PC properly? Any tips for that matter?

By: DocPaul

DocPaul — Mon, 19 May 2008 15:17:47 +0000

I installed the official release of SP3 onto a friends XP Home (SP2) pc and experianced the GDI32.dll BSOD. Many thanks for the recovery tips – it worked a treat!!

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By: Mac

Mac — Fri, 09 May 2008 18:28:23 +0000

Just installed XP SP3 on 2 AMD based Computers, 1 HP 64 and 1 Gateway 64X2. Went to Safe Mode, did Run sc config intelppm start=disable, installed SP3 and everything works. Here is the link to the page with additional info.
http://msinfluentials.com/blogs/jesper/archive/2008/05/08/does-your-amd-based-computer-boot-after-installing-xp-sp3.aspx
Did not have to do GDI32.dll fix.
Hope this helps someone.
Thanks