Help with Windows XP, wont boot properly

[Scruff 10]

Hey folks, so my PC was running fine, then switched it on and its saying windows XP hasnt loaded properly!

Does anyone know if there is any way of fixing it without having to go to a computer shop and pay loads? Im not very techically minded but Im willing to give it a go. I miss my itunes!!

[melthebell 863]

first off switch it off and back on see if it does it again.

 

if it comes up with a menu select safe mode see if it boots into safe mode, you can also press one of the f keys to get the menu up, ive forgot which now (f2? f8 or someat)

[depoix 11]

can you start it in safe mode,then use system restore in the system tools,its in your accessories,this will take you back to the last good configuration..

 

edit

its f8 mel,sorry didnt see your advice when i posted...

[Scruff 10]

Cant even get it to load in safe mode :-( does this mean its had it?

[Dozey 10]

Cant even get it to load in safe mode :-( does this mean its had it?

 

It could, but it could also mean that one or more windows files is corrupted.

 

If you have a windows cd you can run setup and choose the repair option (not the repair console).

[Longcol 600]

It could, but it could also mean that one or more windows files is corrupted.

 

If you have a windows cd you can run setup and choose the repair option (not the repair console).

 

I had the same problem last week.

 

Detailed instructions on using repair option in the link below.

 

http://www.informationweek.com/news/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=189500364

[Dozey 10]

I had the same problem last week.

 

Detailed instructions on using repair option in the link below.

 

http://www.informationweek.com/news/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=189500364

 

Good find Longcol, I've used the repair option many times.

 

Saves on the format and reinstall time.

[Scruff 10]

Thanks everyone :-)