My computer became a pain in the @ss

I also recommend that you use system restore. You'll be able to use it again. Or you can repair windows by inserting the Windows Cd in your cd drive. Well, I know what you feel right now, just don't panic and don't lose hope. I hope you'll be able to fix it in no time.

Hello guys, I will only post here, since its the last topic and i dont want to make an inidivual coment for each post. Yeh, i mean run32, not 34, (i know just miss typed) I tried tu run system restore a some days ago but somehow there is only 1 system restore point, i have tried to restore it several times, even in safe mode, but it say "system could not be restored to this point, plseas choose another system restore point"So that wont help. Right now, i dont have the XP CD instalation, but i am downloading it right now, and i am planning to burn it ina CD, (hope that is the same as the instalation CD) What is the difference between formating and reinstaling windows XP? My biggest concern is that when i erase all the files to rewrite them, the computer wont boot. Will formating bring it to default? Or will it delete everything? (windows, office, prgrams, ect). Will reinstaling XP work? Im not worried about having to reinstal since i have a 30gb Ipod where i can store all vital info before doing anything. Once again, Thank you all for your coments, and help

Formatting will erase everything including your data. This is the best way because your PC will run as you run it the first time. The downside of this is you have to be ready with all your device driver disc, window setup disc, all programs installation disc and has to backup all your data and restore it. Your data should include My documents, emails, bookmarks, program settings and other stuff you created. A reinstall is writing over your existing one, very much the same as formating procedure but you getaway with the erase everything, no driver re-installation and your program settings will not be lost. This is the safest approach to your problem. Which ever path you choose, be ready with all your installation disc(including CD keys), driver disc and your data backup before you start the fix. The XP you are downloading will do just fine and should be a disc, just use your original CD key. Wish this could somehow help you and good luck.

Hello again ferdNK. I might format my HD, to erase all the junk in it. My only concern is: Besides things such as photos, and school works (officeword), what should i have at hand once i format it. I dont care much about the extra programs lost (nero, Photo shop, encarta, ect) since i am handy enough to download the full versions in internet. What concerns me is: will i have to have some instalation for office, paint, the system things (such as clock, search utility, ect ect.)