Run the System File Checker, you may have a screwed up file.
System File Checker (sfc.exe) replaces screwed up system files.
Load your XP CD in your CD drive.
Start | Run | Type or paste: sfc /scannow | Click OK
sfc /scannow scans all protected system files immediately and replaces
incorrect versions with correct Microsoft versions.
System File Checker takes a while to run.
If you have XP Home and it asks for your XP Pro CD, see this KB article...
You may be prompted to insert a Windows XP Professional CD when you run the
System File Checker tool in Windows XP Home Edition
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/897128
If SFC.EXE did anything it will be listed in the Event Viewer.
Open the Event Viewer...
Start | Run | Type: eventvwr | Click OK | Click System |
Windows File Protection will be listed under the Source column. Look at any
Windows File Protection entries.
Explains a whole bunch about sfc.exe.
scannow sfc (sfc.exe)
http://www.updatexp.com/scannow-sfc.html
Description of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 System File Checker
(Sfc.exe)
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310747
HOW TO Verify That Windows File Protection Is Running
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/814597
Description of the Windows File Protection Feature
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/222193
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Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
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