Problem with opening windows

  1. #1
    kyrie4 is offline Newbie

    Question Problem with opening windows

    HELP!!!
    My pc starts up ok, but very slow, then the desktop wallpaper shows, but no icons, no task bar, no start. I cannot open task manager or bring up "run". I have tried safe mode but just the same - an empty screen. The message which appears is Explorer Exe application error, also - run a DLL as an app.has encountered, also - Oxco150002. I'm guessing it's a virus. Any solutions? Thank-you


  2. #2
    VopThis is offline Senior Member (Canada)
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    With nothing executable or accessible in 'normal' or 'safe' mode, a 'repair install' might help you (but that might be a long shot):

    http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...ps/doug92.mspx
    More detailed instructions: How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install


    Otherwise, you might want to consider a clean install on a brand new hard drive and deal with the other drive as slaved or as a USB drive enclosure for any critical user files you wish to salvage.

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