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TestTrack Installation Causes Windows Reboot Loop
Last Updated
31st of July, 2008

Problem
Windows tries to start the TestTrack service and encounters an error. Windows reboots itself in an attempt to restart the service. It is possible to get into this reboot loop due to installation problems with any Windows service.

Solution
You need to disable the TestTrack service. Before continuing, make sure you have the Windows CD and know the System Administrator password.

  1. Set CD-ROM as initial boot device in system BIOS.
  2. Start the computer using the Windows CD. Windows will start in the Setup menu.
  3. Enter 'r' for the Recovery function.
  4. In the recovery function window enter 'c'  for Console.
  5. In the console window select the boot up installation.
  6. When prompted, enter the Administrator password.
    A command prompt opens.
  7. At the command prompt enter:
    C:\>WINNT> disable TestTrackSrv
  8. To verify the service has been disabled enter:
    C:\WINNT> listsrv
    This lists all Services and Devices. Look for TestTrackSrv. The status should be Disabled.
  9. To reboot enter:
    C:\WINNT> exit
  10. Remove the Windows CD and restart the computer.
  • This will stop the reboot loop. To troubleshoot the cause of the problem, check the Event Viewer for errors. Make sure the user installing the TestTrack service has permissions to do so. Try starting the TestTrack service manually without a reboot.
  • Make sure the TestTrack Server.exe has been installed and is not locked by NTFS permissions. TestTrack Server.exe must be located on the computer that is also trying to run it as a service. Services should not attempt to start remotely located .exe files (e.g., on another network server's drive).
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