I had recently updated my Windows XP Home Edition computer through the WindowsUpdate site.

The updates were installed successfully. When the computer re-booted after installation. It had a new Windows XP loading screen and then it displayed a blue screen with this error message:

c0000269 Illegal system DLL relocation. The system DLL kernel32.dll was relocated in memory. The application will not run properly.

The relocation occured because the DLL c:\windows\system32\gdi32.dll occupied an address reserved for windows system DLL's.

Please help me re-solve this problem!

Are you able to boot into XP? If not how about Safe Mode?

First off try a System Restore to the point before the update.

No! I am unable to log-in to the Windows XP since the computer does not go further after displaying the blue screen.

I have tried all the available boot options. The computer does not go-into the Windows interface with any of the boot options!

If you have a retail version of Microsoft's XP I would suggest first trying the Recovery Console:

http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;EN-US;307654

To try to fix the boot:

Assuming that your XP is on C: then:

Type:

FIXMBR C:

then enter. After that completes type:

FIXBOOT C:

then enter. After that completes type:

BOOTCFG /rebuild

then enter. After that completes type:

EXIT

then reboot.

If in the process you are asked to run chkdsk say YES.

Also after the BOOTCFG /rebuild you will be prompted to:

C:\Windows
1. Add installation to boot list? (Yes/No/All):
2. Enter Load Identifier: (Custom description for an operating system loading from the Boot menu)
3. Enter Operating System Load Options: (that is: /fastdetect)

Reply:
1. Yes
2. XP
3. /fastdetect

If this fails you can run a Repair Install that will leave your data entact:

http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

If you have an OEM version of XP consult your manual or manufacturer's web site for specific Recovery options.