Windows XP after Malwarebytes scan

[Moggy2497]

Hi

 

I had a recent issue with exe files turning into lnk files on my windows XP laptop.

 

After scouring the net, I found out that this could be rectified by running a MB scan, so I did.

 

MB recognised 134 threats and I quarantined them all. Then MB requested that I restarted my computer so the MB actions could take place, so I restarted my Laptop.

 

Since then, and only then, Windows XP has refused to boot up.  I get the Win XP log in screen and so I log in, and then i get the Windows start up music but then all I get the a plain windows blue screen and the Laptop sits there doing nothing.

 

 

Any help you can offer would be greatly appreciated.

 

Cheers!

[MrCharlie]

Welcome to the forum.

Have you tried starting in safe mode??

Do you have a good system restore point??

If so......

This will work if you have a good system restore point and can get to the Command prompt: (If it doesn't work the first time keep trying...you may be able get it)

Step 1: Use F8 to Boot to SafeMode With Command Prompt or Command Prompt

Step 2: Type the word "explorer" in black screen > enter

Step 3: Then Navigate to:

Win XP: C:\windows\system32\restore\rstrui.exe and press Enter

Win Vista/Seven: C:\windows\system32\rstrui.exe and press Enter (double click rstrui.exe)

Step 4: Restore Computer to Date you know you were virus free

Step 5: See if it boots up normally.....post on the forum so we can ensure the computers clean

MrC

[MrCharlie]

How are we doing????

 

MrC

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