Computer experts: Windows XP only staying at boot, can anybody help?

[Long Bow]

Originally Posted by Paladin-X

When that's done, click OK. You should be prompted to restart the computer, so go ahead and restart. Let it try to boot to normal mode and see what happens.

I have read, though never tried, that you should not dissable services via msconfig (msconfig is fine for the startup options though). It is strongly reccomended that you dissable services through control panel, admin tools, services. That is how I have done all my service tweaks so far.

Have you recently installed any hardware on your comp or done any cleaning inside the case?

[D_LaMz]

Originally Posted by Makee

My suggestion is CCleaner (didn't tried RegCure), freeware, worked excellent every time for me - download: http://www.ccleaner.com/download/

I have been using this for almost 2 years, so that might not work.

Originally Posted by Paladin-X

Usually this type of situation is due to some type of malware, corrupted driver/device, issues with deep-rooted software or windows updates. First thing I would try is to find out if any background programs or services are causing an issue. Since you are able to boot into safe mode, try opening the system configuration utility...

Start, Run, msconfig

Click selective startup, then uncheck load startup items. Next, click on the Services tab and put a check mark in the 'hide all microsoft services' checkbox then click disable all. When that's done, click OK. You should be prompted to restart the computer, so go ahead and restart. Let it try to boot to normal mode and see what happens.

Thanks, but that does not help.

[Swe_Olsson]

First of all CCleaner is not for the registry, it cleans up the cache, temporary files etc.. I have RegCure 4.0 and Reg Doctor 1.85 But they are both cracked so i will just private message you the download link...

[D_LaMz]

Originally Posted by Swe_Olsson

First of all CCleaner is not for the registry, it cleans up the cache, temporary files etc.. I have RegCure 4.0 and Reg Doctor 1.85 But they are both cracked so i will just private message you the download link...

Thanks for the "stuff", but it still has not solved my problem. I'm starting to think that it is probably due to .net framework 3.0 since my friend says that it is messing up many people.

[Hx.Clavdivs]

Sorry, dualboot question - not "refusing to start up"

[Makee]

Originally Posted by Swe_Olsson

First of all CCleaner is not for the registry, it cleans up the cache, temporary files etc...

Originally Posted by D_LaMz

Thanks for the "stuff", but it still has not solved my problem. I'm starting to think that it is probably due to .net framework 3.0 since my friend says that it is messing up many people.

I am 99% sure that this is your problem, especially if that USB devices advice didn't worked.

[D_LaMz]

Argh......

[[R-DEV]Gaz]

Easy.

Boot from your XP CD/DVD. Select repair console. Choose your XP install (they are detailed and you just type in the number), usually on C drive and usually install "1".

Hit enter, enter your admin password if there is one. If not, just hit enter on the blank line and it'll accept that.

Now type in FIXBOOT and hit enter. It'll ask you to confirm, say yes, and it'll re-write your boot files to a fresh new set. Type in EXIT and hit enter. Now change your BIOS to not boot from CD, and let it boot.

Works 80% of the time

[JohnnyPissoff]

Originally Posted by [R-PUB]A-10WarthogPilot

well heres wat geeksquad will say

"reformat"

I totally agree. In order to keep your machine running clean and at peak performance a new reformat is in order anyway at least once a year. whenever anything major fouls up, that's a good indication it's time to start fresh.