From Leo's mailbag:
> From: A Computer User
> Sent: July 19, 2005
> To: Ask Leo!
> Subject: system won't boot after "repairing" files
>
> Leo,
> Leo, I'm very Stuck. I have a Pentium 4 and use Windows XP.
> Recently when turning on my PC, an error message appeared
> saying one or more of my files were corrupt, and asked if I
> Windows should try and fix them. When I clicked yes, the
> screen turned blue and started deleting various files very quickly.
>
> Now when I turn my PC (Desktop) on, the system runs through
> start up and constantly returns to the start just as my
> homepage appears. Sometimes the PC turns off altogether.
>
> I have tried running the recovery disc, but my PC just turns
> off every time. Can you advise what I should Do?
It sounds like things are really, really, hosed on your
machine. I suspect you might have been bit by a virus.
I believe you'll need to do a repair-install of Windows
from your Installation CD. Then make sure to stay on top
of anti-virus and anti-spyware software. More on that
here:
http://ask-leo.com/how_do_i_keep_my_computer_safe_on_the_internet.html
Thanks for asking!
Leo