As you have seen, you should not have used a
registry cleaner with Windows XP. You can
try a "Repair Install" and see if that works. If
not, your only option is a "Clean Install".
How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
Clean Install Windows XP
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html
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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User
Microsoft Community Newsgroups
news://msnews.microsoft.com/
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"kdaddy" wrote:
| i am having the same problem. i recently used registry mechanic choosing the
| compact registry option. Then i was instructed to restart my computer which
| starts always with the black screen stating that some hardware or software
| may have caused this problem and if i want to start in safe mode, safe mode w
| net or last good configuration. If i choose any of the safe modes then it
| list some .sys files and never goes to safe mode. On the other hand if i
| choose last good config or start windows normally the windows xp logo black
| screen comes up. The computer screnn then just becomes black and never goes
| to the desktop. Also when using the xp cd and n other occassions the
| computer will just pop itself off like a ghost or poltergeist is in it. Any
| suggestions or help to get me back to the desktop??????????? Pulezzz help
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| kdaddy
