or somebody out there might have some ideas.

here's one try:

- boot into safemode.
- run msconfig (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310560/)

hopefully, this one could be a good try.
...

my bad, you did mention that you didn't have a windows disk. if your computer has a licensed copy of windows, it should have come with a windows disk. try to request from your vendor.

if that is...

you might have a hardware problem.

- have you installed any add-ons like memory and cards?
- have you done a hardware troubleshooting?

for some tips, go to this site:...

you might want to do the ff OS repair:

- chkdsk /r (http://www.schrockinnovations.com/chkdsk.php)
- repair installation...

try:

- last know good config
- chkdsk /r
- repair installation of windows xp

for some guidance, go to:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307852/ (for last known good config)...

hi,

this is now resolved. just run hjt and repair install.

no sweat - go.

have a nice day to everyone.
:lol:

try this.

- open regedit
- go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\- \SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\
- \Session Manager\Memory Management\Prefetch Parameters\
- double click EnablePrefetcher
- change...

hi dani,

how to distinguish those junk and obsolete files from what files that are really needed or am i just gonna delete all the files inside the prefetch folder?

pls advise, thanks....

thanks for advise. i already posted a new thread, hope you can help.

thanks,
:rolleyes: jaycckan

hi,

my computer has windows xp and it was already activated before. now, i'm receiving this message that windows xp needs to be activated. i click yes and it will just log-off.

- i booted in...

im having the same problem. can you please advise if this issue has been resolved already and how it was resolved, thanks so much.