Annoying boot up problem

My windows XP home edition runs, loads up the log in screen then stops there, i type the password in, it loads my desktop background, then instantly kicks me back out.

With anyother laptop id reformat it and be done with it. The problem is, i dont have the original windows disk that came with it, and none of my others work, it refuses to boot from the disk, so how do I fix it? or is it a lost cause?

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The laptop has a COA on the bottom, so you can use any OEM XP home edition cd to reload it... you just need to borrow one. If the COA is not on the laptop, then you have no proof of licence and you will need to buy a new copy.

You can repair this problem - however the malware writers have gotten very very good at hiding and just when you think you got it all, back it comes with a vengence.

First thing to do is start in safe mode - press F8 a bunch of times before the windows splash screen and choose safe mode without networking

If it lets you in then, you are in with a chance.

Next run hijackthis in safe mode and post the log here - let's see what you're up against!

What disk is it refusing to boot from?

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Originally Posted by OMGmissinglink

Sounds as if its not booting off the CD rom, check bios settings, set boot off CD rom first will resolve that issue if the CD drive functions.

I recommend you try booting into safe mode as NooNoo suggested !!

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Or its trying to boot from a poorly made copy