There are other options we should try before we go straight to the reformat.

See edited post.

You sure you followe the repair install instuctions correctly? He says not to press r right away...

EDIT: Hmm, that is weird.

Perhaps a system restore? Using the recovery console.
...

Try a repair install. You won't lose data (unless somthing goes horribly wrong :) ).

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

Right Click on your desktop, click the screensaver tab. Uncheck On Resume, display welcome screen on.

Does that fix it?

Or, if you had to reinstall for a reason such a virues, and it was not your fault, you may be able to call and Microsoft and tell them what happened. They may help you out...

Windows Key + L?

If you are trying to do a repair install, try this: http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

If you are trying to access the Recovery Console, try this:

Restart your computer with...

May still have a virus.

Download HijackThis (http://downloads.malwareremoval.com/hijackthis.zip) (current verison is v1.99.1)

or here (Alternate 1, a self-extracting zip file)...

Hi PCTech2, and chase247

We ask that members not tag their questions on to a thread previously started by another member (regardless of how similar your problem might seem). Not only does it...

Glad you got it worked out. :)

Sounds like a codec issue. You can get the MS codecs for Windows media player here.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/forpros/format/codecdownload.aspx

Right clicking the program or shortcut, then selecting Run as, then ticking The following user. Then entering there user info, always worked for me.

Perhaps that is the same thing as



But,...

Sounds like you need to set the BIOS to boot of the harddrive, and not a Cd.

Some more info that may help you.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;320397

Hi Goa,

First of all- welcome to Daniweb.

We ask that members not tag their questions on to a thread previously started by another member (regardless of how similar your problem might seem)....

A repair install should do it.

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

Also, please don't takeover/revive old posts :), just start your own.

Thanks.

Can be, see your other 2 threads ;).

http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread46134.html

Fix included in your other thread.

http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread46134.html

If you are referring to the BIOS. It can be the Delete key, or the F1 key, or the esc key. There are also more, but those are the more common ones.

More Keys:...

Glad you got it :).

Try using Kilbox.

Please download Pocket Killbox by O^E (http://www.hijackthisaid.org/tools/dls/click.php?id=3).

Please double-click Killbox.exe to run it.

Check Delete on Reboot

Paste...

Did you happen to use any virtual drive software? If so what was it?

Overview of the notification display. You should find your answers here.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304148

Perhaps this will help?

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3Ben-us%3B823306

I would try a repair install.

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

That is a sign of a virus, the .dll can be directly related to a virus.

Let's start by getting a snapshot of the state of your system.

Download the (free) HijackThis...

Hmm, not sure if a virus would cause this, but could you please paste the log with no lines, having lines makes it very hard to read.

Also, you may want to uninstall Veiwpoint media player, as it is adware, or contains it.

Could be, the page loads fine for me.

Boot into safe mode (F8 on startup). And then do what is described here: http://www.pcuser.com.au/pcuser/hs2.nsf/web/0C19B57E0B302FB4CA256F6200370DC8

Cool, Glad you got it back to normal :).

Start>Run>Type cmd then in then the black screen that pops up type:

regsvr32 jscript.dll
regsvr32 vbscript.dll

Hit Enter after each one.

It may be a long shot, but I would try a System Restore.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/systemrestore.mspx

CCleaner will rid you of temporary files, in this case, I am not sure how much that will help you.

Here is how to clear your history: http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/765

IF you use a...

I am sorry to say this, but it needs to be done. HJT is running from a temporary folder, it is best to let it run from its own folder, as it allows it to create back-ups among other things.

Please...

That log does not look comlete, it is missing the header...

Download hijackThis (http://www.merijn.org/files/hijackthis.zip). Extract it to its own folder. Then run it and select. Do system scan...

In order to re-install Windows, you will need the Windows XP disk. There is no way around this. Somtimes, you can call your manufacturer and if you provide proof of purchase, they will send you a...

Try, checking the "Delete on Reboot" option. Then reboot, see if that does it.

Your welcome :). Let me know if it works.

You could try PocketKill Box.

Download pocket killbox from http://www.thespykiller.co.uk/files/killbox.exe & put it on the desktop where you can find it easily

Now Start killbox Copy the list...

Well, A bootdisk might do it for you.

http://www.bootdisk.com/