It's also interesting to note that I have NOT received that error message the entire time. Usually, the pop-up appears with that error message and I just let it be.
I don't click on it. By avoiding it, my computer doesn't crash or shut down. Only when I click on "cancel" does it shutdown immediately. But like I said, no error message yet today. The error very well could have been the result of malware. However, until the scan completes and you actually remove the infections they are still active on your computer. So, the detection alone is insufficient to prevent the effects.
Thanks for the update. Looking forward to the end results. A very short scan but powerful rootkit detector. Any help would be appreciated. This thread is locked. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. I have the same question Report abuse. Details required :.
Cancel Submit. Previous Next. Regards, Joel Sometimes deciding which battle to fight is the toughest battle of all.. How satisfied are you with this reply? Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site. LemP Volunteer Moderator. XP is not for free; unless you take the path of software pirating as you have. In fact you will not get XP in any form from Microsoft. What you must have done was a clean installation of Try watching this video on www.
Windows 11 is a major version of the Windows NT operating system developed by Microsoft that was announced on June 24, , and is the successor to Windows 10, which was released in He is technology enthusiast and an English teacher. The wikiHow Tech Team also followed the article's instructions and verified that they work. This article has been viewed 1,, times. To do so, you will need your Windows XP product key.
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By using our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Cookie Settings. Learn why people trust wikiHow. Download Article Explore this Article parts. Tips and Warnings. Related Articles. Part 1. Back up your files. Since you'll be reinstalling the operating system, there's a good chance that you'll lose your saved files in the process. Creating a backup file will ensure that you can restore the files at any time.
After backing up your files, you'll need to move the backup file to an external location e. Find your product key. The product key is a character code.
It's usually located on a sticker that's on the bottom of the computer laptops , the back of the CPU tower desktops , or inside of the Windows XP box. If you can't find your product key sticker, you can try using ProduKey to retrieve your computer's product key. Click Start. It's a green button in the bottom-left corner of the screen. Click My Computer. This monitor-shaped option is in the upper-right side of the Start window.
Doing so will open the My Computer folder. Enable viewing for hidden files and folders. To do so: [1] X Research source Click the Tools tab in the top-left side of the window.
Click Folder Options Click the View tab. Check the "Show hidden files and folders" circle. Click Apply , then click OK. Double-click Local Disk. If there are multiple Local Disk options, make sure that you double-click the C: drive. Double-click the Windows folder. This will open the Windows folder. Double-click the i folder. You may have to scroll down to find this option. Find the "winnt Doing so will launch the Windows XP setup process.
Wait for the setup window to appear. Depending on how fast your computer is and which programs were open when you double-clicked winnt Once the setup window appears, you may proceed with reinstalling Windows XP.
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