Boot up and OS problems.?

Question

My computer is slow to boot up and sometimes doesn't boot at all. It will freeze before the OS even loads. If it does boot up, it will freeze on simple tasks like surfing the internet. I'm running windows XP. I've had this computer for almost two years and this problem came out of nowhere. I think it is a software error.

Virus and Malware scans come back clean. I don't have a "genuine" copy of windows so I can't wipe my computer.

Answer 1

If your PC used to be faster, or is acting strangely, it's probably infected with malware. Use the link below to learn more about "malware".

Then, you need to install: ONE Anti-virus (I use AVG free), ONE Firewall (Zone Alarm free), and Anti-spyware tools like: Windows Defender, Spybot, Ad-Aware, Spyware Blaster and cCleaner (free, use all 5 regularly).

Google for them, install them and learn how to use them (use Help TAB).

TIP: Last resort, back up (copy to CD / DVD / external hard drive) all personal data and do a Windows "Clean Install", get more info at (www.theeldergeek.com). The apps above can only clean up so much.